enterprise support alliance
Cambridge,
The Enterprise Support Alliance is a not for profit business. This means that
any money earned by the business has to be reinvested in our work. The
Enterprise Support Alliance is an Enterprise Agency, a member of the National
Enterprise Network and has Academy Status from the Institute of Enterprise and
Entrepreneurs (IOEE). Our roots are in the East of England and we are keen to
continue to build on the extensive and excellent relationships we have in place.
Our ambition is not however restricted to the East of England as we are keen to
develop new and exciting relationships with professionals across the UK. The
Alliance is led by Pat Smith who has a long term track record of leadership
across the East of England. Pat is supported by 3 fellow shareholding Directors
and our team of specialist colleagues. Pat is best known for his work as Chief
Executive of Business Link East. Pat has led organisations providing services in
every Local Authority area, and to over 100,000 people a year across the East of
England, on issues such as business support, international trade, inward
investment and skills development. Our activities include: Delivery of business
support activities to fulfil our ambition Building a collaborative network of
like-minded people and organisations who want to get involved in delivery of
projects. Bidding, often in partnership with other organisations, for publicly
funded tenders to deliver business and enterprise related services. Organising
conferences, seminars, and workshops on a range of topics related to stimulating
enterprise in all its forms, and to identify and find ways to overcome the
issues preventing the growth of established businesses. The Enterprise Support
Alliance is a member of the Deyton Bell Group which also includes Deyton Bell
Limited, Deyton Bell Global, and the Regional Economic Alliance.