North East Chamber of Commerce

Our Chamber Inspiring Females Awards Final is THIS Friday! 🤯 Today, we’re putting the spotlight on the incredible nominees for the Most Inspiring Female Business Leader of the Year category, proudly sponsored by Palintest. This award celebrates women with a strong regional profile who have achieved significant accomplishments throughout their careers. These outstanding nominees have shown exceptional leadership and made a remarkable impact on our North East business community. We look forward to celebrating the incredible achievements of these trailblazing women on 29 November! ✨ Alison Dunn - Society Matters CIC - Chloë Clover ⚡- WANDER - Jen Clare - Lumo

Carols & Connections at Newcastle Cathedral... the perfect way to sleigh your networking this Christmas! 🎶✨ Get into the festive spirit with us on Monday 9 December in the stunning surroundings of one of the North East’s most iconic venues. Think carols, festive treats, and plenty of chances to connect with local businesses - all wrapped up in one magical evening! This event, kindly sponsored by Circle Cloud, is open to both members and non-members. Bring along a colleague, friend, or contact and make some new connections to light up your festive season! Don’t miss out! Book your place now 👉 https://okt.to/H5pP0F..

This week Helen Huitson and I represented North East Chamber of Commerce at the Tees Valley Supply Chain Showcase, delivered by RTC North and Tees Valley Combined Authority at Hardwick Hall. We were joined by fellow business support organisations NEPIC NOF Engineering and Manufacturing Network, Department of Business & Trade and the five Tees Valley Local Authorities. We heard from a fantastic range of speakers discussing their work in the region and opportunities to collaborate and supply local activity including; Meldrum Group - Dave Meldrum Osbit - Katie Protheroe SeAH Wind Ltd - David Jack Equinor - Tom Nightingale MCIM Eastgate Engineering - David Brennan WANDER - Chloë Clover ⚡ Airbus - Peter Gibson thanks to Lesley Hawke MIEx Terry McStea Jim Barr for a tremendous event 👏 👍

With just one week to go until our Chamber Inspiring Females Awards Final 2024, we’re celebrating the incredible nominees for the Most Inspiring Employer in the medium to larger business category, sponsored by Handelsbanken. 🏆 These organisations lead the way with initiatives that inspire the next generation, promote strong representation for women, and champion women in senior leadership roles. Excitement is building for next week’s final, where we’ll celebrate the businesses and individuals shaping a stronger, fairer North East. It’s set to be a true showcase of inspiration and innovation... we can’t wait! 🥳 Karbon Homes - Muckle LLP | B Corp™ - Nexus

What’s the best advice for girls and women dreaming of a career in aviation? Let’s find out! ✈️   In today's Inspiring Females video with Newcastle International Airport, we hear from the incredible women shaping the skies as they share their advice, encouragement and inspiration behind their aviation journey. From building confidence to chasing your passion, they show that aviation is for everyone, and the possibilities are endless.   This video series celebrates the Airport’s commitment to inclusion, opportunity and breaking down barriers, perfectly reflecting the spirit of our Inspiring Females Awards.   Keep an eye out for more videos as we approach the Awards Final on 29 November! 🏆 #InspiringFemales #WomenInAviation

Get your festive cheer on at our Christmas Jumper Networking & Co-working event!🎄 It’s time to dust off your best (or worst!) Christmas jumper and join us on 15 December at The Stamp Exchange for an afternoon filled with festive fun, great connections, and productive vibes! Book your spot here 👉 https://okt.to/JrzPSe.. 🎁 What’s in store? - A cosy co-working space to wrap up your year. - Networking with like-minded professionals in a relaxed atmosphere. - Seasonal treats and plenty of holiday cheer! Whether you're here to make new connections or just embrace the Christmas spirit, this is the perfect way to finish 2024 on a high! See you there 👋

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Not long left to find out the winners at our Chamber Inspiring Females Awards Final 2024! 👏 Today, we’re highlighting two special award categories, proudly sponsored by NRG.: 🏆 Most Inspiring Employer of the Year (Small Business) 🏆 Community & CSR Inspiring Female of the Year (Charity) The first category recognises organisations that have made a significant impact on their workforce development and retention, whilst inspiring the next generation. The second, a brand-new award, will honour individuals who champion for their colleagues, and are passionate to make a real difference. Which of these outstanding nominees will claim the title in their category? The anticipation is building! HTG - Secure Cloud Experts - Motif8 Embroidery & Print Ltd - Week2Week Serviced Apartments Limited - Alisar Jane Taylor - True Colours Theatre - Juliet Sanders - Feeding Families (UK)

Absolutely fantastic to celebrate North East Chamber of Commerce Partner member NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) on their British Chambers of Commerce national award for people and work business of the year 🏆 👏 ⭐ 🥂 The Award recognises the impact and innovation across the company's Together for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (TIDE) Strategy, improving health through their Living Well offer and talent development programmes. Huge congratulations! And thank you Dr. Elouise Leonard-Cross and Louise Patterson for being such fab company for Jennifer Rycroft and myself! This was the 21st year of the British Chamber Awards and it was a truly inspiring evening at the LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) where we got to not only celebrate our North East winner, but also the hard work and determination of brilliant businesses from across the network. #chambernetwork #BCCAwards2024 #peopleandwork

As 2024 soon draws to a close, we’re inviting our members to join us for our final events of the year! Swipe through the carousel for a snapshot of what’s coming up! These are opportunities to connect, reflect, and prepare for the year ahead, surrounded by the region's thriving business community. From networking to impactful discussions, each event is designed to support your goals and foster collaboration. 📅 Explore the full diary here: https://okt.to/5fgNhE We look forward to seeing you there! #NECCevents