Sara Davies MBE celebrates inspirational achievements of North East entrepreneurs
Dragons’ Den star and founder of Crafter’s Companion, Sara Davies MBE, joined 99 North East entrepreneurs at Crowne Plaza Newcastle to celebrate the creation of 99 new jobs and 58 new, high growth businesses in the region. Graduates of the…
North East LEP reaction to ONS regional labour market statistics
The North East Local Enterprise Partnership’s chief executive, Helen Golightly OBE, has commented on today’s regional labour market statistics, released by the Office for National…
An outstanding college business partnership in Ashington
When a college and local business share a common goal, they can build a special working relationship that achieves exceptional results. The close partnership between…
Building our recovery through trade
There is no doubt that recent statistics have been challenging across the economy. Trade statistics have been volatile as we have seen the impact of…
Call for North Tyne businesses to tackle region’s key problems through innovation challenge
Businesses across Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside have been asked to rise to the Challenge and help the region tackle some of the biggest problems…
In conversation: Louise Kempton and Kim Smith
The North East LEP has recently begun a collaborative project with Newcastle University called Realising North East Ambition. Here, Dr Louise Kempton at the Centre…
Conversations and curve-balls
Peer Networks bring business owners and leaders together to learn with and from peers experiencing similar challenges. The North East LEP has helped 241 companies…
The Sustainable, Smart Port.
Port of Tyne to demonstrate blueprint for decarbonisation of UK ports The Port of Tyne will unveil a new sustainable smart port platform that will…
North East LEP reaction to Spring Statement 2022
“Against a very challenging backdrop of rising costs for people and businesses, and declining growth rates and living standards, Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcements will help relieve…