The Leicester Shire Economic Partnership (LSEP) is a not-for-profit company established by the East Midlands Development Agency (emda) to foster and promote economic development within Leicester and Leicestershire.

East Midlands Development Agency (emda) is one of nine Regional Development Agencies in England, set up in 1999 to bring a regional focus to economic development.

The Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been established in Leicestershire since 1860.

Loughborough Chamber of Trade and Commerce is a thriving active organisation comprising of many businesses of every size from small retailers to international companies.

UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps UK based companies succeed in international markets.