Become a Business Partner

At the East of England Business Partnership, EEBP, we believe that true success is built through meaningful connections. Our invitation-only partnership offers exclusive access to a dynamic network of business leaders, innovators, and influencers. This is a community where collaboration, opportunity, and growth converge.

Becoming a business partner with EEBP opens doors to unparalleled opportunities. Our business partners—CEOs, presidents, managing directors, entrepreneurs, and C-suite executives—are the driving force behind some of the most successful and forward-thinking companies in the East of England. By joining EEBP, you gain access to a powerful network that supports your goals, amplifies your influence, and cultivates lasting relationships.

Our partnership is designed to provide tangible benefits that enhance your business, including exclusive access to events, priority invitations, and the chance to connect with other high-level professionals. Whether it’s through intimate luncheons, high-profile receptions, or keynote presentations, EEBP members come together to exchange ideas, forge new relationships, and capitalise on emerging opportunities.

At EEBP, we don’t just offer ordinary partnerships—we provide a strategic advantage. Our business partners enjoy a suite of benefits tailored to support their growth and success:

Priority Invitations to Exclusive Events: Gain access to premier business events, networking luncheons, and receptions designed to facilitate high-level connections and foster collaborative growth.

Promotional Opportunities for Your Business: From free listings to featured promotions, EEBP partners have the chance to elevate their brand through our platforms, reaching key decision-makers and potential partners across the region.

Opportunities to Present and Sponsor: Showcase your expertise and position your business as a leader in your field with opportunities to present at our events and sponsor key initiatives.

Strategic Networking with Industry Leaders: As a partner, you will be part of a prestigious community of business leaders, with the chance to build meaningful relationships that lead to real business growth.

Exclusive Access to Influential Contacts: Our Gold and Platinum partners benefit from privileged access to our circle of accredited diplomats, providing unique opportunities to expand your international reach and target new markets.

Each partnership program tier offers increasing levels of access and opportunity, allowing you to tailor your experience based on your business needs and growth ambitions.

We are currently inviting 250 Founder Partners to join the EEBP at a reduced rate. This is a rare opportunity to be part of the foundation of something extraordinary, gaining the benefits of the partnership while helping shape the future of business in the East of England.

Partnership of the EEBP is by invitation only. To be considered, your business or organisation must be nominated by a member of the Executive Advisory Board, a brand ambassador, or an existing business partner. Our partners are carefully selected based on their leadership, impact, and contributions to the region’s business community.

For enquiries, please contact our Chair, Lady Lucinda Perry, ladyperry@eebp.org.uk

To join the EEBP is by invitation only, and your business or organisation must be put forward to be considered to join by a member of the Executive Advisory Board, a brand ambassador, or an existing business partner. We are open to accepting presidents, managing directors, entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and C-suite executives of companies with 25 or more staff.

  • £475 per annum to include up to 2 senior representatives of that company
  • 2 complimentary invitations to attend luncheons, dinners, receptions and events (Annual Value £300)
  • Your company can offer a prize in our prize draw at both the LDA and EEBP events and receptions (Annual Value £200)
  • A free listing on the LDA website with preferential rates to join the EEBP
  • Priority invitations to LDA and EEBP events and presentations (Annual Value £400)
  • Regular updates on LinkedIn
  • Preferential fee to promote your business on the LDA or EEBP website
  • An opportunity to sponsor an event or reception (at an agreed fee)
  • An opportunity to present at an event or reception (at an agreed fee)
  • £675 per annum to include up to 3 senior representatives of that company
  • 2 complimentary invitations to attend luncheons, dinners, receptions and events (Annual Value £300)
  • Your company can offer a prize in our prize draw at both the LDA and EEBP events and receptions (Annual Value £200)
  • A free listing on the LDA website with preferential rates to join the EEBP with a free upgrade (Minimum Annual Value £200)
  • Priority invitations to LDA and EEBP events and presentations (Annual Value £600)
  • Regular updates on LinkedIn
  • Preferential fee to promote your business on the LDA or EEBP website
  • An opportunity to sponsor or present at an event or reception (at an agreed fee)
  • An opportunity to present at an event or reception (at an agreed fee)
  • £975 per annum to include 4 senior representatives of that company
  • Provide your company access to mailings, marketing and promotional campaigns through the LDA database, managed by us, with regular updates of accredited diplomats in all the UK embassies and high commissions, and business partners, so that you can do your own direct marketing campaigns with our support and guidance (Annual Value £1,500)
  • 2 complimentary invitations to attend luncheons, dinners, receptions and events (Annual Value £300)
  • Your company can offer a prize in our prize draw at both the LDA and EEBP events and receptions (Annual Value £200)
  • A free listing on the LDA website with a free upgrade to join the EEBP (Annual Value £200)
  • Priority invitations to LDA and EEBP events and presentations (Annual Value £800)
  • Regular updates on LinkedIn  
  • A free promotion on the LDA and EEBP websites (Annual Value £500)
  • An opportunity to sponsor an event or reception (at an agreed fee)
  • An opportunity to present at an event or reception for approximately 5 minutes (Annual Value £300)
  • £1,275 per annum founder partners—to include 5 senior representatives of that company
  • Provide your company access to mailings, marketing and promotional campaigns through the LDA database, managed by us, with regular updates of accredited diplomats in all the UK embassies and high commissions, and business partners, so that you can do your own direct marketing campaigns with our support and guidance (Annual Value £1,500)
  • 3 complimentary invitations to attend luncheons, dinners, receptions and events (Annual Value £450)
  • Your company can offer a prize in our prize draw at both the LDA and EEBP events and receptions (Annual Value £200)
  • A free listing on the LDA website with a free upgrade to join the EEBP (Annual Value £200)
  • Priority invitations to LDA and EEBP events and presentations. (Annual Value £1000)
  • Regular updates on LinkedIn
  • A free promotion on the LDA and EEBP websites (Annual Value £500)
  • An opportunity to sponsor (at an agreed fee)
  • An opportunity to present at an event or reception for approximately 10 minutes (Annual Value £600)
  • The opportunity to be invited to National Day Celebrations (Annual Value £500)

Negotiable and by invitation

As an Official Patron of the EEBP, your brand will enjoy premier visibility and access across all of our events and platforms. This package offers a comprehensive range of benefits designed to elevate your profile within both the EEBP and the LDA and the wider business community. The key benefits include:

  • Pay a fee and commit to 2 years and benefit from a substantially reduced rate, this is negotiable depending on the size of your business or organisation all organisations
  • The Patron package includes all the benefits attributed to the official sponsorship package at £5,000
  • Your business can be a patron for both or just one of our divisions
  • Regular targeted promotions to potential clients through our app driving sales and increasing your brands visibility
  • To be featured on both websites would normally cost £5,000 per annum for the LDA and £5,000 per annum for the EEBP, once you were to commit, the fee would be reduced to a minimum of £15,000 for 2 years a £5,000 saving

Please note Annual Values are based on an average level of benefits.

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