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Promoting Wellingborough & East Northants
A district with all the right attributes, we’re working towards positioning Wellingborough and East Northants, including Higham Ferrers, Irthlingborough, Oundle, Raunds, Rushden and Thrapston, as the region’s number one commercial hub.
Networking Opportunities
Join the Chamber and get the chance to meet like-minded businesses from the Wellingborough and East Northants area, including Higham Ferrers, Irthlingborough, Oundle, Raunds, Rushden and Thrapston, whether it’s finding new suppliers or additional business.
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for you
We lobby local and national politicians and organisations to encourage action to benefit Wellingborough and East Northants, including Higham Ferrers, Irthlingborough, Oundle, Raunds, Rushden and Thrapston, district businesses and the community as a whole.
Latest press releases

Unlocking the potential of Northamptonshire’s tourism industry – book your 1-2-1 session
As national awareness of the region grows, so do the opportunities for its businesses, Discover Northamptonshire Business Support has been created to support Northamptonshire’s tourism network and unlock its potential. Delivered via four workshops and one-to-one...

NNBN shortlisted for Midlands StartUp Award 2025
Northamptonshire-based start-up NNBN has been named a finalist ahead of the Midlands final of the UK StartUp Awards. The UK StartUp Awards was launched to recognise the booming start-up scene across the UK which has accelerated over the last few years with 846,000 new...

Record number of teams sign up for the Franklins £50 Challenge
A record number of 60 teams have signed up to take part in the Franklins £50 Challenge to raise money for 12 charities across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. The Apprentice-style challenge sees teams receive £50 seed funding from the organisers – prominent legal...

Sales director inspired by wife’s hearing dog to take on London Marathon
A sales director has been inspired to take on the London Marathon for charity for the first time by his wife and her hearing dog. Ben Johnstone, 46, of Irthlingborough, hopes to raise £2,500 for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People which has provided a hearing dog called...

Inspirational exhibition celebrates Northampton’s People, Places and Professions
A moving exhibition celebrating Northampton’s people, places and industries has been created by talented students from Northampton College. The Places, People, Professions exhibition features photos and artwork of around 20 notable Northampton landmarks combined with...

Sustainability experts impressed by students’ ideas for a green future
Northampton College students impressed leading experts with their ideas for a sustainable future at a major regional competition. Level 1 Media and A Level students pitched their ideas during The Green Future Challenge this month in front of Stephen Frampton MBE,...
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Promoting Wellingborough & East Northants
I joined the Chamber because I run a local business and I wanted to become part of an organisation dedicated to enhancing the prospects of Wellingborough & East Northants.
Rob Hart, Hart Family Brewers,
Managing DirectorI love the Chamber because it makes me feel part of a business community. Thanks to the Chamber, I have new business contacts, gained invaluable advice and also been kept up-to-date with the latest developments in the borough.
Oliver Jelley, Orange Juice Communications
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