Business Durham is the business support service for Durham County Council
Business Durham is the business support service for Durham County Council, helping to deliver more and better jobs and a strong competitive economy.
We have the knowledge and experience to guide businesses of any shape, size, and age, with access to funding, premises, and an extensive network of partners who can add to our offer. We will tailor our support package to give you the best possible guidance and practical help for your business to thrive in County Durham.
Business Durham works closely with partners to encourage an enterprise culture, helping entrepreneurs to turn bright ideas into successful reality and students to develop enterprise skills to become our future business leaders.
We manage a business property portfolio and excel in finding suitable space for businesses to grow – commercial office space, modern laboratories, and industrial units.
Business Durham attracts capital and inward investment to the county and develops an innovative economy that enables companies to grow and flourish.
We build long-term relationships to foster sustainable business growth, raise economic aspirations, and make County Durham a great place to do business.
Meet The Team
Sarah Slaven
MANAGING DIRECTOR
I am delighted to lead our dedicated team of professionals who help make County Durham a great place to do business.
We support businesses at all stages, from helping start-ups to supporting current businesses to grow, attracting inward investment, creating jobs, and nourishing a vibrant economy.
Business Durham manages a commercial and industrial property portfolio so that we can find suitable options for your business.
If you are looking for support for your business or are considering moving to County Durham, please get in touch.
Angela Wilkinson
Durham Dales Centre Shop Assistant
Brooklyn Hunt
Durham Dales Centre Shop Assistant
Christian Pape
Business Property Director
Donna Graham
Executive Assistant
James Douthwaite
NETPark Apprentice (Property Support)
Jessica Hancock
Property Support Officer
John Egan
Receptionist (Consett)
Karl Farrell
Property Support Officer (North)
Kathryn Brown
Durham Dales Centre Assistant
Kathryn Lowe-Oliver
Durham Dales Centre Supervisor
Kelly Hassell
Business Services Project Officer
Lyndsay Wilkinson
Receptionist (Tanfield Lea)
Monica Etcheverry
Salvus House Assistant
Morgan Adams
Property Support Officer
Nikki Downey
Durham Dales Centre Supervisor
Rachel Hogg
Customer Services Assistant
Sarah Murray
Executive Assistant
Sue Pidd
Durham Dales Centre Shop Assistant
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Business Durham is the business support service for Durham County Council, helping to deliver more and better jobs and a strong competitive economy.
Contact our friendly team for help with your business.
