The DEEP (Digital Enterprise Engagement Programme) initiative focuses on bridging the digital divide for individuals and Businesses across Freeport East, encompassing Suffolk areas such as Felixstowe, Ipswich, Stowmarket, and Sudbury, as well as Essex locations Harwich and Clacton.

By supporting small/micro businesses and individuals, DEEP aims to create a digitally empowered community, ensuring both emerging and established businesses can thrive in today’s technology-driven economy while equipping individuals with the tools they need to succeed in the workplace.

Upcoming event:

MENTA are excited to host DEEP: Digital Skills for Businesses in the Freeport East Area. A chance to network and learn valuable digital skills to help your business adapt, grow and thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Event details: 

Knights Studio, Adastral Park, Barrack Square, IP5 3RE

Thursday 26th of February 2026,  08:30 to 12:30 

The day will include a breakfast networking session alongside talks from industry experts:

Scott Cogman – Connected Innovation

Mark O’Grady – Tax Optimiser

Ed Kendall – Genie AI

Angus Denholm-Hay – JournoLink

Liz Barclay – Business111

Hugo Pickford-Wardel – AI optimist

Lewis Barham – Responsive IT

DEEP for Businesses:

MENTA will be delivering a series of full-day online workshops designed to help businesses build confidence in their digital skills and improve how they promote themselves online. These interactive sessions are ideal for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and start-ups looking to grow their digital presence and reach new customers.

Each workshop offers practical guidance and real-world strategies on essential digital topics, including:

• Building a strong online presence – Learn how to establish and maintain a professional and engaging digital identity.
• Using social media effectively – Discover how to choose the right platforms, create engaging content, and grow your audience.
• Selling online securely – Understand best practices for e-commerce, protecting customer data, and building trust.
• Website optimisation – Improve your website’s performance, user experience, and visibility in search engines.
• Introduction to Google Analytics – Gain insights into website traffic and customer behaviour to support smarter business decisions.

DEEP for individuals looking for employment:

As part of our DEEP programme, we are also offering the opportunity for a limited number of jobseekers to obtain a free Clarity 4D personality profile and interview skills support. A Clarity 4D personality profile helps job seekers by increasing their self-awareness, improving interview confidence, and identifying roles that suit their natural strengths. It supports better communication, enhances team fit, and shows personal development potential—making candidates more prepared, focused, and appealing to employers.

What’s included:

• A Free Clarity 4D personality profile
• A 1-2-1 session to demystify their profile and establish the individual’s employment needs.
• A second 1-2-1 session with an advisor supporting them on their employment needs established in the previous 1-2-1 session.