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We've only just announced the details (Partner: Amazon - Venue: Wynyard Hall - Date: April 11), and we are already talking to some key businesses about joining us a sponsor of the 2025 BUSINESSiQ Awards. Really pleased to announce that Hayes Travel will present our Company of the Year award on April 11. To join them and Amazon on the big night, drop a line to @ryan.fenwick@localiq.co.uk

A quick Monday morning catch-up for you after our big Friday afternoon news - the first event to kick off our new Impact campaign. We'll be at the Hopetown railway museum in Darlington on Thursday December 12 with a keynote presentation from heritage and history expert Chris Lloyd – The Northern Echo Chief Feature Writer – and a panel of business experts to look ahead at what the next year will have in store for the North East. A limited number of free tickets are available at bit.ly/HopetownImpact. bp believe housing Cummins Inc. Darlington Building Society Durham County Council North East Chamber of Commerce Razorblue Group Tees Valley Combined Authority Teesside International Airport Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP

A big moment for us as we launch the first event to kick off our new Impact campaign. We'll be working hard all through 2025 to spotlight the opportunities here in the North East and boost the chance of more jobs and investment. It all starts at the Hopetown railway museum in Darlington on Thursday December 12 with a keynote presentation from heritage and history expert Chris Lloyd – The Northern Echo Chief Feature Writer – and a panel of business experts to look ahead at what the next year will have in store for the North East. There is also news of an extra bonus for all our guests on the day.... A limited number of free tickets are available at bit.ly/HopetownImpact. bp believe housing Cummins Inc. Darlington Building Society Durham County Council North East Chamber of Commerce Razorblue Group Tees Valley Combined Authority Teesside International Airport Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP

This is the big one! I said a few days ago BUSINESSiQ was changing as fast as our remarkable region - and this is the big news I wanted to share with you. Our 2025 BUSINESSiQ Awards will be held in partnership with Amazon at the stunning Wynyard Hall on Friday April 11 We aim high here to bring you the best we can, and you can't get much better than one of the most successful businesses on the planet and one of the most prestigious venues across the North East. It's going to be an amazing night - to be part of it and nominate a business hero, go to https://lnkd.in/ebSY9SYK

This is an important move for the North East legal sector as Simon Rowland takes over as head of the Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP Newcastle office from Nigel Emmerson. Simon says he is 'honoured' to take on the role and adds 'Nigel has set a remarkable standard'.

Level Up North East has evolved! Introducing Impact – our refreshed campaign with a continued focus on driving meaningful change and supporting growth. Our next live event, Impact: 2024 Successes and 2025 Plans, is coming up on 12th December. Join us to celebrate the achievements of 2024 and discuss exciting plans for the year ahead. Whether you’re looking to learn, network, or discover new opportunities, this event is designed to inspire and connect. 📅 Save the date and secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/eHcPNk9m Let’s make an impact together! #ImpactCampaign #Growth #Networking #BusinessTransformation #2025Plans #BUSINESSiQ believe housing | bp | Durham County Council | Teesside International Airport | Darlington Building Society | Cummins Inc. | Tees Valley Combined Authority | Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP | North East Chamber of Commerce | Razorblue Group

🎞️📽️Good morning! 📽️🎞️ Bright and early, here's the first major announcement we are revealing for 2025 - a complete rebrand and expansion of our flagship business programme to drive more investment, jobs and global focus to the North East. Welcome to Impact. bp believe housing Cummins Inc. Darlington Building Society Durham County Council North East Chamber of Commerce Razorblue Group Teesside International Airport Tees Valley Combined Authority Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP https://lnkd.in/eF3SFJdZ

Busy week here at BUSINESSiQ, but just time to squeeze in a quick video trailer.....🙂

As the news from Nissan Motor Corporation caused concern in Sunderland, it was the turn of Hitachi Rail to give us a glimpse of positivity over the future of its own plant. The company's swift development of electric trains - including the chance to retrofit existing diesel models - opens up an exciting opportunity to broaden the conversation around securing the future of the Newton Aycliffe plant. Good to see Giuseppe Marino and Jim Brewin on site to lead the charge alongside Alan Strickland and Kim McGuinness

These are words no Sunderland worker wants to hear: "Nissan will restructure its business to become leaner and more resilient...." Nissan Motor Corporation CEO Makoto Uchida also says "turnaround measures do not imply that the company is shrinking", but 6,000 workers at the company's vast Sunderland site will be keen to hear details soon as their boss announces 9,000 job cuts around the world.