North East employment rises to nearly 1.2m
North East LEP Chief Economist Chris Milne examines the latest Labour Market Statistics and concludes that while there are still challenges to overcome, the figures provide more evidence that the regional economy is continuing to grow in the longer term.…
Together we can take on the world
A guest post by Gillian Marshall, Chief Executive of the Entrepreneurs’ Forum. The future of leadership and entrepreneurship were at the fore during our recent…
Firm doubles turnover with GrowthAccelerator
North East construction company Howard Russell Construction has seen its annual turnover double after signing up with GrowthAccelerator, the government-backed service which helps businesses to…
Arab Ambassadors visit North East
A high-powered delegation from Arab countries chose the North East and Tees Valley as the first ever English region to visit for a business fact-finding…
In Conversation with Paul Woolston
There’s a tangible sense of positivity in the North East business community. I hear it when I speak with business people and I feel their…
Young engineer Jennifer flying high fronting Heathrow campaign
A University of Sunderland engineering student following in her parents’ footsteps is the face of a new advertising campaign to showcase North East England business…
Final call for business to front free Heathrow advertising campaign
The North East LEP has issued a final call for businesses to lead a major free advertising campaign to be shown to millions of passengers…
Accenture’s Bob Paton appointed as Interim Chief Executive of North East LEP
Respected business leader Bob Paton has been appointed as the interim chief executive of the North East LEP. The highly experienced managing director of Accenture’s…
North East LEP launches search for businesses to front free advertising campaign worth £500,000
We’re asking North East businesses and organisations to come forward with images to show why the North East is the place for businesses to invest,…