News article
Launch of the Greater Essex Business Board manifesto
13/02/2026
Greater Essex: Globally Connected, Powered by Ambition - a major milestone for the region’s economic future.
With a £55bn economy, 94,000 businesses and 878,000 jobs, Greater Essex is already one of the UK’s fastest‑growing regions. The new manifesto, unveiled by the Greater Essex Business Board (GEBB), sets out how the area can accelerate growth even further, attract new investment and unlock opportunity for employers of every size.