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It might sound obvious that people are the key to an organisation’s success, but getting there and creating a winning culture where staff and customers feel valued and everyone works towards a shared goal isn’t easy. Here Mark Thompson, director of people
Vinay Bedi, principal investment consultant at Vertem, reveals how a successful marketing campaign has brought the Jesmond-based stockbroker to the attention of North East investors Vertem www.vertem.co.uk @vertemam Vertem’s commitment to providing high-quality, unique stockbroking services has proved highly successful since
Founder and chief executive of business energy benchmarketing specialist troo, Andrew Richardson, discusses how the company is striving to redefine the utilities brokering market, and how a newly- agreed partnership with the Chamber will benefit the membership troo www.troocost.com @troocost
Two of the region’s leading education institutions have joined forces to support the Chamber’s prestigious Annual Dinner in Durham Cathedral, raising funds for its important maintenance work Durham University, which is currently ranked in the Top 5 of UK Universities
Mark Lane looks back on some of the changes that turned Gateshead College into one of best education institutions in the country, in conversation with outgoing chairman, Robin Mackie, who is standing down after 11 years “As a college we’ve
Gary Stockdale, co-founder and head of investment research at Vertem Asset Management reflects on the suspension of the Woodford Equity Income Fund Vertem Asset Management www.vertem.co.uk @vertemam The prolonged closure of the Woodford Equity Income Fund has prompted many of
Working in collaboration with the region’s universities has long been an integral part of the Siemens business helping inspire innovation, connectivity and enhance skills within the communities and industries they operate in One partnership that continues to do just that
Taking North East business views to Westminster, and bringing Westminster representatives to the North East, is ultimately a big part of why the Chamber exists. On June 27, following the President’s Reception at the Discovery Museum, a small group of
The Port of Tyne has secured a £60m refinancing package from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking to support its investment programme. The five-year agreement, which comprises a £30m revolving credit facility and a £30m term loan, provides the port with capital
Hartlepool-based expanded metal mesh manufacturer, The Expanded Metal Company, has taken on three new apprentices as part of its ongoing commitment to workforce development. Thomas Harvey, 17 and Daniel Wearmouth, 18, from Hartlepool have joined The Expanded Metal Company as apprentice machine
The North East England Chamber of Commerce and venue Newcastle Cathedral played host to a thought- provoking and widely-reported speech by Sir John Major on Brexit, and other major issues affecting the region Over 250 North East business leaders gathered at Newcastle
The boss of one of the region’s leading football clubs gives a candid talk on the challenges of leadership The first Chamber Medium Members Leadership lunch was held at the home of Sunderland AFC, the Stadium of Light Members heard Jack