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✨Investors – Join us for an exciting pitch event in Tees Valley ✨ We’re thrilled to be showcasing 4 innovative early-stage start-ups who are shaping the future and are actively fundraising! T hese ambitious entrepreneurs are ready to share their vision with our Tees Valley Investor Connect members! 🚀 You can expect: ✔️ Dynamic start-up pitches ✔️ Facilitated Q&A session ✔️ Networking opportunities over nibbles 📅 26th November, 1-4pm 📍Darlington Don’t miss your chance to discover the next big thing in Tees Valley! Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/3pnO50TIMCO

Exciting News for Sat Nav Users! UMi has teamed up with Boo! Marketing to offer an exclusive discount on top-notch marketing advice and support! 🎉 Led by marketing pro Anna Short, Boo! Marketing brings years of practical experience in both the private and public sectors, making marketing simple and effective. Take advantage of 10% off on any of our packages here: https://ow.ly/ysjB50Tv9ZO

Rural Durham Business Owners! Join us on 24th October for Maximise Your Rural Business Potential and learn smarter ways to grow your business. 📅 24 Oct 2024 | 17:30 – 21:00 📍 East Durham College Limited spots—register now! 👉 https://ow.ly/gr9y50TJtv1 #RuralBusiness #DurhamGrowth #WorkSmarter #Networking

🚀 Looking to boost your team's skills to grow your international sales! Watch our Head of Commercial Services, Paul Clark as he identifies a step-by-step guide for upskilling your team for international success👇🏻 Find out more here - https://ow.ly/juMm50Tvjar

✅ Meet Phil Sly, a knowledgeable Business Adviser at Durham Business Growth With nearly 20 years of experience in business support, Phil is dedicated to helping SMEs grow. Today, Phil specialises in helping businesses become grant-ready. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/YtUS50Tv2NA

✨Are you a first-time angel investor?✨ Do you want to take part in our Angel Investment Development Programme and meet experienced angels who can co-invest with you?✨ Innovation SuperNetwork and UK Business Angels Association are delighted to invite you to this Investor Meet-up event ahead of our Angel Investment Development Programme, delivered as part of the Tees Valley Securing Investment programme. Co-hosted by Charlotte Scott, Senior Investor Relations Manager at Innovation SuperNetwork, and Roderick Beer, Managing Director of the UKBAA, the national trade association for angel and early-stage investment. We'll introduce you to the lead investor and professional partners collaborating on the course with a short panel and opportunity to ask questions. At this event you will: ✨Meet experienced angel investors active in our community ✨Connect with fellow first-time angels ✨Meet our partners taking part in the Angel Investment Development programme ✨Find out more about the course content and next steps 📅Thursday 24th October, 3pm-5pm 📍Bannatyne Hotel, Darlington Book now - https://lnkd.in/eku-hiVr Tees Valley Combined Authority Business Tees Valley

🌟 Looking to diversify your business and boost resilience? Exploring new overseas markets is a fantastic way to do just that! 🌍 But before you dive in, it’s crucial to understand the barriers, competition, and costs involved. Our latest article highlights key considerations for choosing the right exporting markets, helping you navigate the global landscape. Discover valuable insights as part of our Exporting Bundle! - https://ow.ly/TGCh50TvXPM

We had a wonderful evening at Hardwick Hall with Durham Business Group highlighting the positive impact of Durham Business Growth on local businesses in County Durham. A special thank you to Liz Pattinson from PATTINSON & MILBURN TRAINING LIMITED for sharing her inspiring journey. Liz emphasized how the programme has supported her business, providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities she encountered along the way. It was a fantastic event celebrating business growth & collaboration #BusinessGrowth #CountyDurham #Collaboration #Networking #DurhamBusinessGroup

Great evening at Hardwick Hall with Durham Business Group, talking about Durham Business Growth and its impact on local businesses in County Durham. Huge thanks to Liz Pattinson from PATTINSON & MILBURN TRAINING LIMITED for joining us and sharing her success story from the programme. Wonderful event celebrating growth and collaboration in County Durham! #BusinessGrowth #CountyDurham #Networking #DurhamBusinessClub

Are you looking to upskill your workforce? 🚀 Join one of our immersive, part-funded, skills bootcamps in 2024! 🌟 All topics covered will be taught through hands-on application, with participants getting the opportunity to learn about innovation tools and approaches, and then apply these during the bootcamp to their own work context with support from our team of Innovation Experts. 💡 Following the bootcamp participants will be ready to apply the skills learned, and be clear on the next steps to take to be more effective innovation advocates in their own organisation. 🚀 "The course opened my eyes into what innovation is about, and how we can become more agile. I'm looking forward to going back and introducing some of the concepts and ideas that I've learned." - Michael Hunt, Executive Business Manager, Nexus Find out more today👉https://ow.ly/hJkC50SWGAN