Based in Tees Valley, on the border of the North East and North Yorkshire, we are involved with a number of regional business support, enterprise and networking organisations.
Please find below a series of related links and related posts to some of these organisations that are we feel help us, our clients and our region to be ‘Better’. For more information about our Brand Graphic Design and Creative, Marketing, Social Media and Social Networking, Web and Digital services please Contact the Better team.
Tees Valley, North Yorkshire and North East Links:
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.a:design association – www.adesignassociation.org.uk
a:design association is the voice of the design and creative community in the North East of England. a:design association is a North East based not for profit organisation, which means that whatever money we do make goes straight back into helping us develop better services for our members.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.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.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.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.
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 info[at]betterbrandagency.com.
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