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July 9, 2019

Business & Economy

STEPHANIE shining a light on North East space potential

An innovative programme is looking to help more North East businesses take advantage of the growing space technology sector. STEPHANIE was established two-and-a-half years ago to help firms capitalise on opportunities by sharing knowledge and good practice. Bringing together eight partners…

July 25, 2022

Business & Economy

George F White reaches £10 million funding milestone

Property specialist George F White has hit a major milestone helping the region’s rural businesses to secure £10m in grant funding to grow and improve their ventures. Supporting rural businesses is an expanding area for George F White, with a…

February 9, 2018

Business & Economy

Volunteers sought to help make Exhibition ‘Great’

Enthusiastic individuals with a passion for the North are sought to help fill 1000 volunteer roles for Great Exhibition of the North, an opportunity to be part of the biggest event in England in 2018 and deliver a warm-welcome…

February 4, 2020

Business & Economy

Ocean Coatings secures fresh investment ahead of expansion

Darlington-based Ocean Coatings is preparing for growth after securing a ‘transformational’ investment from an angel investor. The company, which was founded in 2015 by product development specialist Keith McGregor, was supported by the team at Leathers Corporate Finance with legal…

August 28, 2019

Business & Economy

Scott Bros. Ltd teams up with Teesside University on waste recycling project

A waste recycling firm is working with academics to give new purpose to a construction and excavation by-product. Scott Bros. Ltd has teamed up with Teesside University to find alternative applications for its particular brand of unwanted ‘filter cake.’ The company…

May 26, 2020

Technology

Grant boosts collaboration between tech SMEs voluntary organisations

£85,000 has been awarded to nine North East based charities and social enterprises as part of the North East Social Tech Fund. The money is to be reinvested directly into the nation’s digital economy, driving collaboration between voluntary organisations and…

May 23, 2024

Business & Economy

Creating an agile and sustainable supply chain

In a fast-paced, ever-changing consumer world, innovation, agility and sustainability are key to strengthening supply chains, writes Mark Lancaster, supply chain operations manager at Bergen Logistics’ Newcastle site. The rising cost of living, higher inflation and…

July 16, 2019

Business & Economy

Materials Processing Institute launches group to support organisations through digital revolution

A research and innovation centre supporting work across advanced materials, low carbon energy and the circular economy has created a new group to help organisations through the digital revolution. The Digital Technologies Group, launched by the Materials Processing Institute, brings…