Business

There are many retail businesses, trade suppliers, professional service providers, as well as many self-employed trades people operating in and around Saxmundham. There are a number of larger businesses based on the Carlton Park Industrial Estate near to the town centre. The town has a very active business association with over 50 members.

Businesses of Saxmundham (BOS)

Businesses of Saxmundham (BOS) (www.saxmundham.biz) exists to promote the member businesses and services in Saxmundham and the surrounding area. The association meets on the 1st Monday of every month.

Other useful business links

Brook Farm Residents Association (BFRA) (www.bfra.org.uk) supporting the wellbeing of the Brook Farm and surrounding area.

Business Link Suffolk (www.bls.org.uk) offers impartial, subsidised business advice to small and medium sized businesses in Suffolk.

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce (www.suffolknetwork.co.uk) via the Suffolk Network promotes and expands the business interests of its members to demonstrate to the world that Suffolk is a destination for Inward Investment and active and dynamic companies or businesses.

Suffolk Development Agency (www.suffolksolutions.com) advise on business development issues including finance and taxation, business expansion, planning and networking.

IP-City (www.ip-city.com) is a network of businesses and organisations whose mission is to support and develop the huge opportunities that Ipswich and its surrounding region offer as a centre for hi-tech enterprise.

East of England Development Agency (www.eeda.org.uk) seeks to improve the prosperity of the eastern region by focusing on economic development and regeneration.