These are the type of people that we feel help us, our clients and our region to be ‘Better’.
Entrepreneurs Forum North East – www.entrepreneursforum.net
The Entrepreneurs´ Forum was created in 2002 by a group of the North East region´s leading business people. The idea was simple – to create a cross sector peer–group of like minded individuals who could share ideas, knowledge, inspiration and opportunities in a confidential environment. A non trading environment where real business is discussed and introductions are welcomed.
If We Can You Can Campaign – www.ifwecanyoucan.co.uk
Becoming part of ‘ifwecanyoucan’ and creating your own profile is simple and free. And it’s for anyone who’s either already running a business or is thinking about starting up.
North East Golf Network – www.northeastgolfnetwork.co.uk
Welcome to the home of business golf in the North East of England. The North East Golf Network (NEGN) is brought to you by a few partners who enjoy making profit and making birdies, so that the region’s business executives who enjoy golf can combine two of their keen interests in one day.
North East Economic Forum – www.neef.co.uk
The North East Economic Forum provides strategic opportunities for key stakeholders to meet to discuss the North East economy. The calendar of events provide opportunities for regional stakeholders to listen to national and international speakers and to discuss these issues at an unprecedented level in the North East.
North East Chamber of Commerce – www.necc.co.uk
The North East Chamber of Commerce is a cutting edge independent membership organisation representing the interests of over 4,500 North East businesses.
Stokesley Business Network – ttp://www.stokesley.biz
The Stokesley Business Club was formed in 2007 by Jonathan Wheatley and Sharon West from MCWare. The club is held in various places around Stokesley usually once a month for anyone to attend free of charge from businesses in Stokesley. The club has gone from strength to strength over the 2 years it has been running, with regular visits from over 30 companies. Each club meeting is a perfect opportunity for local companies to network or give presentations on what they can offer the community.
Middlesbrough Business Forum – www.middlesbroughbusinessforum.co.uk
Middlesbrough Business Forum provides the local business community with a dedicated forum to share, learn, chat and do business. Set up by Middlesbrough Council it engages local businesses in conversation with one another, provides inspiration, reflects on economic development and promotes the fact that Middlesbrough is ‘open for business’.
North East Business Awards – www.nebusinessawards.co.uk
The search is on for North East companies with something to shout about for the year 2009. Have you launched a new product? Have you enjoyed success exporting? Have you been active in the community? Have you contributed to improving the environment? Or, have you just had a good year? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, then there’s at least one business award category for you to enter.
North East Digital Awards – www.northeastdigitalawards08.co.uk
Established in 2007, The North East Digital Awards celebrate the excellence of the growing digital industry in the North East of England showcasing the best of the region’s digital talent.
NE Business – www.nebusiness.co.uk & Evening Gazette – www.gazettelive.co.uk
North East News and Business media updates including small business, technology, commercial, awards, events and user generated content.
The Enterprise Team – www.theenterpriseteam.co.uk
Redcar & Cleveland is a great place to live, work, learn or run a business. As well as stunning scenery, growing local investment and an impressive industrial heritage, the place is packed with ambitious, energetic people, like you. If you live in Redcar & Cleveland and you’d like to set up or grow a business, or take enterprising projects out into your community, the enterprise team will help you do it.
Codeworks – www.codeworks.net
Codeworks is a centre for digital innovation based in North East England. Codeworks work with technologists, digital companies, entrepreneurs, university researchers, venture capitalists, economic developers, rationalists and visionaries in the development and creation of digital companies.
Codeworks Connect – www.codeworksconnect.net
Codeworks Connect is the trade association for digital businesses working in North East England. Set up in 2004, we provide first class support to businesses working in the region’s thriving digital sector. The members work in all areas of digital media and technology – from web design and development right through to animation, games, e-commerce and software development.
Business Link North East – www.businesslinknortheast.co.uk
Business Link is a government-funded service designed to help businesses start up, survive and grow. The Business Link service is delivered right across England, however here in the North East we have a high quality and responsive team with local knowledge, experience and understanding to work with you to get the best from your business.
One North East – www.onenortheast.co.uk
One NorthEast is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) covering North East England, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, Tees Valley. One North East’s vision is a vibrant, self reliant, ambitious and outward looking region promoting the benefits of living, working and doing business here.
Service Network North East – www.service-network.co.uk
Service Network is the only independent voice of the service sector in the North East of England. Service Network is a dynamic, action orientated organisation with a mission to provide a stimulating environment for ambitious businesses, both large and small to learn, grow and prosper.
North East of England Regional Portal – www.northeastofengland.com
A regional portal database about the North East England. This extensive regional portal database covers the five counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Cleveland and Cumbria.
Refresh Teesside – www.refreshteesside.org
Refresh Teesside is a community of designers and developers, based in Tees Valley, working to refresh the creative, technical and professional culture of New Media endeavours in their areas. We aim to promote design, technology, usability and standards.
TyneTwestival – http://newcastle.twestival.com & http://twitter.com/tynetwestival
In September 2008, a group of Twitterers based in London UK decided to organise an event where the local Twitter community could meet offline, meet the faces behind the avatars, enjoy some entertainment, have a few drinks and tie this in with a food drive and fundraising effort for a local homeless charity. The bulk of the event was organized in under two weeks, had close to 300 people in attendance (with a waiting list) and was able to do some good for charity in the process.
Hambleton District Council – www.hambleton.gov.uk
Hambleton offers the ideal location for business with excellent transport networks, high quality sites and premises, tailored business support and an unparalleled natural environment.
Which Web Design Company – www.whichwebdesigncompany.com
Which Web Design Company was setup by two enthusiastic entrepreneurs. Businesses with little knowledge of the Internet and websites were losing faith in the web design industry. So it was time to create a central resource and database of web design companies with the main focus of allowing current clients to independently review the services provided by a web design company.
FreeIndex – www.freeindex.co.uk
FreeIndex is the completely free directory. Visited by over 1 million people every month, FreeIndex allows businesses to create a detailed business profile to showcase their products and services, which in turn helps consumers to make informed choices when choosing a service provider.
Creative Boom – www.creativeboom.co.uk
Creative Boom – a national online magazine that aims to celebrate, inspire and support the creative industries throughout the UK and the rest of the world, including everything from music, design and fashion to film, photography and writing.
North East of England Directory – www.northeastofengland.com
This extensive regional database covers the five counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Teesside and Cumbria, and includes information on all aspects of business and leisure life in this thriving region, the portal for the North East.
If you would like any further information on any of the organisations linked to above, or would like to submit a link to be added to this page, please contact the Better team on talk[at]betterbrandagency.com.
