Brightest brains take on North East business problems
Durham University hosts UK and international maths, probability and statistics specialists this spring The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has teamed up with Durham University and the Smith Institute to offer a unique opportunity for the region’s businesses to…
Lighting the fuse of economic growth
A major new research project has been launched to explore how the Creative, Digital and IT (CDIT) sector in the North East can be developed…
The North East Automotive Alliance’s key achievements so far
Launched on the 27 March 2015, the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) was set up to support the sustainable economic growth of the North East…
North East Enterprise Agency Ltd supporting North East business growth
North East Enterprise Agency Ltd (NEEAL) is a unique collaboration of multi award-winning, locally embedded enterprise agencies, operating across the North East to provide SMEs…
National Living Wage becomes law on 1 April 2016
On 1 April 2016 the National Living Wage will become law. The Government is urging businesses to prepare early for the changes and make sure…
Independent healthcare organisation takes on new premises at North East BIC
An independent healthcare organisation, which has significantly reduced NHS waiting times, has taken on new premises at the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC)…
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…
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…