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.

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About Business Durham.

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.

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