North East Rural Growth Network Releases New Rural Enterprise Funding
The Rural Growth Network (RGN) pilot project began in 2012 with £3.2m of funding for the North East from Defra. Over the last three years it has been testing ways of overcoming barriers to economic growth in the North East’s…
SSI task force – local support
Following the closure of the SSI Steelworks, the local Task Force is working to help local people find new jobs, learn new skills or set…
Rural Growth Network Grant Programme funding for 2016/2017 covering rural Durham, Gateshead and Northumberland
A project call for Expression of Interest to the Rural Business Growth Fund (RBGF) is now open for applications. This is one of two new…
UK Northern Powerhouse International Conference & Exhibition
The UK Northern Powerhouse International Conference & Exhibition takes place on 25th and 26th February 2016 in central Manchester. The The official UK Northern Powerhouse…
North East businesses highlight key skills required for graduate recruitment
Communication skills top North East LEP and Tees Valley Unlimited survey wish list Good communication, team working and reading/writing abilities are the most in-demand skills…
In conversation with Business Support Board Member, Rob Earnshaw
Digital skill is at the heart of our region’s growth The Bank of England still recognise the North East as one of the Fastest growing…
North East business trebles in size at the BIC
A regional e-commerce business is gearing up for growth by expanding into an office three times the size at the North East Business and Innovation…
North East LEP welcomes devolution deal signing
The North East LEP has welcomed the announcement of today’s devolution deal signing. Paul Woolston, North East LEP Chair, said: “We warmly welcome the historic…
An update from the Rural Growth Network
Antony Braithwaite, Chair of the North East Farming and Rural Affairs Network (NEFRAN), gives an update on the progress of the North East Rural Growth…