Seven thematic groups have been formed. They address many of the challenges that affect business and the six goals set out in the partners' Strategy.

The Business and Industry Group for the Environment (Big E) addresses Strategic Goal Four: to make Norfolk an exemplar of environmentally sustainable prosperity.

The Business Support Alliance addresses Strategic Goal One: to improve business performance and encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.

Employment and Social Cohesion addresses Strategic Goal Three: to reduce deprivation and social exclusion by increasing access to and the quality of employment and training through regeneration.

Norfolk Learning Partnership addresses Strategic Goal Two: to promote learning and skills to raise aspirations to meet the future needs of Norfolk.

The Norfolk Profile and Investment Group addresses Strategic Goal Five: to communicate and maximise the benefits of Norfolk’s positive profile locally, regionally, nationally and internationally in order to increase competitiveness, trade and investment.

Transport Group also addresses Strategic Goal Six: to develop an infrastructure that supports sustainable economic growth whilst maintaining the quality of the county's environment and heritage.