North East LEP reaction to today’s North East Combined Authority devolution decisions
North East LEP reaction to today’s North East Combined Authority devolution decisions Helen Golightly, North East LEP chief operating officer, said: “Today’s recommendations agreed by the North East Combined Authority underline the region’s general continued support for devolution. “There are…
Women and Innovation – what’s going wrong?
On International Women’s Day, 8th March 2016, HSBC announced the shortlist in their recent business competition. Of the ten people short-listed, there was just one…
Two new Innovation Board members join the North East LEP
The North East LEP has welcomed two new members to its Innovation Board, which is responsible for driving innovation and economic growth in the North…
New finance support for North East businesses announced
The North East’s leading business organisations are coming together to develop an innovative new way to help companies access finance and grow their operations. The…
Entrepreneurs: Would you mentor an ex-offender entrepreneur?
The Centre for Entrepreneurs (www.centreforentrepreneurs.org) is currently conducting researching into ex-offender entrepreneurship. Finding employment is a major struggle for people with criminal records, despite the…
THE BIG PIE Friday Challenge
The largest ever Enterprise Education Challenge is taking place across the North East. Launching today on Friday 18th March the BIG PIE Friday Challenge, which…
LGF update: A new creative space for innovative businesses
Construction of a new Centre for Enterprise and Innovation is progressing apace on the University of Sunderland’s City Campus. Supported by a £4.9m investment from…
LGF update: All change for Central Metro Station
An exciting £6m scheme to modernise the Metro ticket hall and platforms at Central Metro station in Newcastle is starting to take shape. The project,…
LGF update: Apprentices sparking a bright future in North Tyneside
Sparks are flying for all the right reasons at Tyne Metropolitan College’s IGNITE Centre for Engineering and Innovation – which is fast becoming the North…