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We share the latest news, views, and announcements from businesses and individuals driving growth, demonstrating innovation, and celebrating successes in the region. If you have a story to share, get in touch!

25 years of #BreakingtheBias

Why it’s time to embrace personal branding

Lisa Eaton, managing director of Unwritten and Fabric, shares her thoughts on personal branding, and how it can have a positive impact on your business

Engineer Saietta Group drives growth plans with Sunderland expansion

An engineering firm behind next generation electric vehicle power is creating jobs in a “landmark” Wearside expansion that is returning work to the UK from the Far East.

Kromek Group wins £1.7 million Government agency deal – just days after protecting NATO leaders

A technology firm known for helping thwart terror plots has secured a fresh £1.7 million contract.

Bernicia unveils £210 million investment to deliver at least 600 new homes and bolster maintenance and repairs programmes

North East housing association Bernicia has announced it will invest £210 million into homes, estates and communities over the next four years.

Boost as £300 million, 2000-job SeAH Wind Teesside factory plans move forward

Moves to create a £300 million wind turbine parts factory have taken a major step forward.

Sam Fender announced as patron of North East Homeless

Take the short cut to success through Peer Networks

Business people consistently tell us that they want to speak to and learn with and from other business people, especially people who have faced and tackled similar issues.

Stockton’s PX Group expands with Fairport Engineering takeover

An energy sector support services firm says it has laid the foundations for further growth after completing a takeover.

Battery maker Britishvolt powers Cambois factory plans with Indonesian nickel deal

A company behind 8000-job vehicle battery factory plans has signed an international low-carbon supply deal.

Ryanair officially opens £150 million Newcastle International Airport base

A budget airline says it has created 60 jobs after spending $200 million to open an airport base.

North East investment fund supports £3m Northumberland executive housing scheme

TOC Property Backed Lending Trust PLC (PBLT) is supporting the creation of a Northumberland housing scheme.

Celebrations as Newcastle United Foundation’s £8 million NUCASTLE community hub officially opened

An £8 million community hub providing people with new skills and life opportunities has officially opened.

Pearson Engineering secures £25 million British Army tank deal

An engineer has secured a £25 million contract to help produce the next generation of a fighting vehicle.

Awakening the full entrepreneurial force of the North East

The past few years have been a real rollercoaster and with soaring costs, changing global dynamics, changed working practices, evolved consumer behaviours and an overheated talent market, these ups and downs and twists and turns are likely to continue for some time.