Exporting is GREAT hub returns to North East

Across the world, customers are looking for your products and services. In a globalised, digitised world, the potential for North East companies to find new customers and lucrative markets beyond the UK has never been greater. Companies that sell overseas…

North East economy strengthening with record numbers in work

A record number of people in work and fewer people without a job are both confirmation of a strengthening regional economy, North East LEP economist…

Paul Woolston to stand down as LEP Chair

Paul Woolston, who has led the North East LEP since its formation nearly five years ago, is to leave his post together with several colleagues…

Leadership and Entrepreneurship Advancing Programme (LEAP) programme

The University of Sunderland and FabLab Sunderland are launching the Leadership and Entrepreneurship Advancing Programme (LEAP) programme, in collaboration with the UK Commission for Employment…

Entrepreneur creates next generation of outstanding PE teachers

An entrepreneur who visited the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) for help starting his business has taken an Open Space membership as his…

In Conversation with North East LEP Chairman, Paul Woolston

Firstly, this is the ideal platform from which to wish everyone in the North East business community a prosperous new year. The festive break gives…

Increase in North East apprenticeship starts 

There has been an increase in the number of apprenticeship starts by learners from the North East LEP area in 2014/15, with the top three…

Newcastle bids for European Capital of Innovation Award 2016

The North East LEP is supporting an ambitious bid for Newcastle to be named Innovation Capital of Europe 2016. Focusing on the city’s skills and…

Venturefest 2015

More than 600 businesses, entrepreneurs, innovators and investors attended this year’s Venturefest North East making it the most successful to date. The one-day event, which…