The Suffolk Business Board was established in May 2024 following the integration of New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership functions into Suffolk County Council. It comprises representatives from business, education, the voluntary sector and local government.
Business Board members:
Chair: Mark Pendlington
Deputy Chair: Cllr Matthew Hicks, Suffolk County Council
Doug Field, East of England Co-Op
Oliver Paul, Suffolk Food Hall
Lisa Perkins, Tech East
Peter Brady, Orbital Global
Kelly Boosey, Oxford Innovation
Leanne Gittins, LME Recruitment
John Dugmore, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
Tom Ball, Ipswich Town Football Club
Hannah Bloom, Suffolk Community Foundation
Paul Ager, Associated British Ports
Marek Hornak, University of Suffolk
Nikos Savvas, Eastern Education Group
Cllr Richard Smith MVO, Suffolk County Council
Cllr Andy Mellen, Mid Suffolk District Council
Cllr Neil MacDonald, Ipswich Borough Council
This toolkit brings together the core Suffolk Economy resources designed to help partners promote Suffolk’s strengths, ambitions and opportunities. It gives you quick access to consistent messaging, visual assets and shareable materials that support investment conversations, business engagement and wider place promotion.
The toolkit reflects our priorities in developing the Suffolk Economy, and ensures that we are able to present a clear and unified story about the county.
Brand assets
Logos, templates and visual guidelines for use in presentations, reports and digital content.
Key messages and facts
Clear, up-to-date information to support conversations about Suffolk’s economic strengths, business environment, and sector opportunities.
Downloadable content
Ready-made graphics, social media assets, and slides for use across your channels, campaigns, and events.
Case studies and examples
Real stories that demonstrate Suffolk’s capabilities, innovation, and impact.
You’re welcome to use these materials in your own communications, presentations, pitches and events when promoting Suffolk’s economy, investment offer, or business strengths. Content can be adapted to suit different audiences – just ensure the core messages and brand elements remain consistent so we maintain a strong and shared voice across the region.
If you need something specific that isn’t included, or if you’re planning a campaign or event where a tailored asset would help, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to support: suffolk.economy@suffolk.gov.uk
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