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Tees Valley SMEs urged to secure investment support before deadline
Tees Valley-based SMEs with ambitions to grow are being invited to join a fully funded programme aimed at supporting business owners with access to finance. Tees Valley Securing Investment directly connects organisations with grants, funds and private investors, aiming to address the long-standing barriers faced by the region’s businesses in accessing money. Tees Valley Securing Investment...
Leading innovation event VentureFest returns to drive business growth
After a year’s hiatus, VentureFest, the North East’s premier innovation event, is back and ready to empower businesses across the region. Set to take place at Newcastle’s Civic Centre on March 18, this highly anticipated event will bring together the brightest minds in business, innovation and investment for a full day of insight, collaboration, and growth opportunities. Delivered by Innovation...
New record for digital tickets on Northern train services
The number of customers using digital tickets on Northern trains has hit a monthly high – at more than 70% (71.45%) of all journeys between January 5 and February 1. On its highest single day, the number was almost 80% (79.5%). It follows significant investment by Northern in its digital ticket infrastructure in recent years, making it easier than ever to buy a ticket via its app, website or one...
Azets UK makes raft of mid-year promotions
International business advisory group Azets has made a number of promotions in the North East. They are among the 122 mid-year promotions at all levels in its UK business and include Newcastle-based Louise Phillips, previously VAT senior manager, as one of eight promoted directors. Azets, a UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm, has regional offices in Alnwick, Crook, Durham, Hexham,...
360 Growth Partners welcomesbusiness development specialist to team
Newcastle-based business growth specialist 360 Growth Partners is expanding its team of experts by welcoming Justine Joisce as an associate. Justine has more than 30 years of marketing and business development experience in senior roles within national and regional consultancy and professional services organisations, including Addleshaw Goddard, Ward Hadaway and global life-science agency...