Corby Enterprise Centre business hub marks a decade of success in town

It's been 10 years since the business centre opened its doors to clients
By Alison Bagley
Published 3rd Dec 2020, 12:53 BST
Updated 3rd Dec 2020, 12:55 BST
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A Corby business centre that has created 200 jobs and provided space for more than a hundred enterprises has marked its tenth anniversary.

Corby Council opened the doors to the Enterprise Centre in London Road, in December 2010 to support the borough’s business community, helping hundreds of people.

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Based on the Priors Hall estate, the Corby Enterprise Centre now provides office space and meeting rooms to more than 100 businesses.

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Corby Council leader Cllr Tom Beattie said: “Ten years ago we hoped that by building the Enterprise Centre we could support businesses, new and existing by providing sufficient office space in an ideal location.

"Ten years later we have achieved just that and continue to do so with the centre approaching full capacity, even despite the difficult year we have faced with the Coronavirus pandemic.

"We are extremely proud to have seen lots of businesses grow over the years and we hope that the success continues within both the Enterprise Centre and the Innovation Hub.

"Happy tenth birthday Corby Enterprise Centre.”

The official ribbon cutting by former mayor Gail McDade and Nick Petford vice chancellor of the University of NorthamptonThe official ribbon cutting by former mayor Gail McDade and Nick Petford vice chancellor of the University of Northampton
The official ribbon cutting by former mayor Gail McDade and Nick Petford vice chancellor of the University of Northampton
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Purpose built, the Enterprise Centre was designed to attract new and existing businesses to the area.

Now the centre is home to 38 offices, 15 studios and three meeting rooms with 24/7 access to tenants.

Following the success of the Enterprise Centre, Corby Council has since acquired a second site, the Corby Innovation Hub on Bangrave Road which also boasts both office space and industrial accommodation.

The Corby Enterprise Centre received more than £1.1 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Jimmy Noble receives the keys 10 years ago this monthJimmy Noble receives the keys 10 years ago this month
Jimmy Noble receives the keys 10 years ago this month
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The remainder of the £8.3 million was funded by The East Midlands Development Agency, Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership, Northamptonshire County Council and Corby Council.

The Centre opened December 6 2010 with the official opening ceremony on June 24, 2011 by Corby mayor Gail McDade and Vice Chancellor of the University of Northampton, Nick Petford.

The centre has worked with various agencies to include: Enterprise 4 Corby, Princes Trust, Barclay’s Business Banking and SEMLEP Growth Hub

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