Invest North East England news
Thorn Lighting celebrates its 90th anniversary on 29th March 2018, and remains as innovative a force as ever. Over the past nine decades Thorn has established itself as a global leader in the lighting industry. Today it is known for smart and reliable high-performance lighting solutions with integrated controls, serving countless applications. Its name is […]
A £120m investment fund to drive local growth and job creation will now go live after the agreement was signed on 23 March 2018 by the representatives from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and The North East Fund Limited (TNEFL). The North East Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund, will offer a range […]
The dynamism and drive of North East businesses is what sets them apart from other UK companies working within the space sector, according to a national space industry leader. Stuart Martin, CEO of the Satellite Applications Catapult, was one of several speakers from across the UK who was in Durham today (March 22) for the […]
A prestigious £7.4m development built at a fast-growing science and technology park was officially opened yesterday (March 21). Business leaders and local dignitaries gathered at the opening of the new Explorer facilities at the North East Technology Park (NETPark), in Sedgefield, County Durham, which are designed to house innovative, fast growing companies operating in high-tech, […]
Port of Blyth Supports GMS Hornsea One Jack Up Project With a growing reputation as a major UK offshore energy support base in the billion pound North East subsea industry, Port of Blyth is able to offer clients the service, project support and expertise they require to prosper. The Port is now home to a […]
A fast-growing business and IT firm is making a move to new premises in an area set to play a key role in creating thousands of jobs for County Durham. Waterstons is moving to Durham County Council-owned Northumbria House at Aykley Heads in Durham City. The council recently announced its ambitions to attract more than […]
Construction work to build Europe’s first centre for emerging technologies and digital innovation is close to completion in Gateshead. The £7.8m complex is being funded by Gateshead Council, the European Regional Development Fund and the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). PROTO will open in the summer at on Baltic Business Quarter situated next to […]
When you first started your business, it’s very likely you invested a whole lot of time, money and effort to get it on its feet. So, now what? For those of you who have survived the shaky start-up years and built a successful company, you may be wondering how to grow your business beyond its current reach. If you have expansion or […]