Business Durham

Offers advice and guidance to support the growth and development of County Durham businesses and acts as the business gateway to Durham County Council.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 29 July 2026

• Type of support: Expertise and advice
• Business stage: Start-ups (1-2 years trading) and Established
• Industry: Agriculture and food, Business and finance, Construction, Education and Health
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  Hospitality and catering, IT, digital and creative, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mining, Real estate and property, Science and technology, Service industries, Transport and distribution, Travel and leisure, Utilities providers, and Wholesale and retail
• Number of employees: 0 to 9 employees, 10 to 249 employees, 250 to 500 employees and More than 500 employees
• Region: North East

What can you get?

Business Durham is responsible for managing a portfolio of business property, as well as attracting capital and inward investment to the County.

They also provide information on:

• Starting a business
• Innovation support
• Events and networking
• Business opportunities
• Sources of finance

Who’s it for?

Support is available for businesses that have begun trading.

Organiser

Durham County Council

On the Business Durham website

Published 29 July 2026