Northampton hasn’t been only about shoes for a century. Museums show the history, and a few converted factories show where the flooring for factories went, but the business scene has evolved and expanded beyond the shoe business.
Not Just a Commuter Town
Northampton is right on the M1 and has easy access to the A45 and A43, and it is a hub for logistics and distribution. The warehouses surround the town. This is a coveted location for anyone in freight and supply chains. Add the business centers of Brackmills and the town center, and the shoe-town is actually a diverse economy.
Northampton also has a growing digital business scene that includes web design, SEO, content agencies, paid media, and branding and creative businesses. This story is a growing part of Northampton’s business scene, and we intend to provide it the space it deserves.
Chamber of Commerce and Business Support
Established in 1917 after boot and shoe manufacturers voiced export concerns during the war, the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce, after its growth into the largest business support organization in the county, has come to represent about one thousand local firms, collectively employing about a third of the workforce in the county. Missing what the Chamber has to offer is such a loss on training, networking, and advocacy front. Instead of having to pay consultants, Chamber members receive help for free. So if you’re a business owner here and you’re not a member, you should be.
As you start to grow your business, look at what the West Northamptonshire Council and the local Growth Hub also have to offer. They have a lot of support for businesses at the earlier or growth stages like funding, finding your first business location, and support for hiring.
Where Business Happens
It is not only important for Rugby, Franklin’s Gardens has great event and exhibition space, and has even hosted the county’s Business Exhibition in the past. In recent years, the town center has had a number of auctions for office and commercial space, and Brackmills Industrial Estate is, and has been for a long time, the top choice for anyone in need of a warehouse or distribution facility.
Who’s Actually Based Here
Northampton is home to a variety of businesses from manufacturing to logistics to professional services. Award shortlists have featured a variety of analytical services, industrial equipment, and promotional and sustainability products. This shows just how varied Northampton’s commercial offerings are.
What This Site Covers
We will document the developments in Northampton’s business community. This includes what people are doing, available resources, the developing commercial property market, and any other relevant business information that pertains to running a business in North Northamptonshire. This will include a substantial, dedicated digital and marketing agency section as well as business functions and agency services (team building events, office parties, corporate events, etc.) within the business community.
Do you have exciting business developments in Northampton? We absolutely want to be the ones sharing that news.