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£750,000 invested in SoPost by the North East Development Capital Fund
Online product sampling specialist, which helps brands get products to engaged customers, set for growth following investment The North East Development Capital Fund (“the NEDCF”), supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”), has invested £750,000 in the product sampling platform, SoPost. The business,...
HiveHR Secures £500,000 Funding Following 6 Months Of Growth
Employee voice platform secures further funding after enjoying strong growth as more organisations look to stay connected to their newly remote workforce. The North East Development Capital Fund (“NEDCF” or “the Fund”) has led a £500,000 funding round for Newcastle-based HiveHR Ltd (“Hive”), an innovative employee listening tool, operating in...
IAPT Appoints Mr Wright As New National Operations Director
North East-based mental health organisation, Insight IAPT, has announced the appointment of Andy Wright as their new National Operations Director. Most recently, Mr Wright has been involved in several projects that focus on NHS talking therapies, as part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme. As an advisor...
New Technical Director For Barratt Developments
Barratt Developments North East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has appointed Stephen Wooldridge into the role of Technical Director. With an impressive career spanning over 13 years, Stephen brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the housebuilding industry. Having joined Barratt...
Colab Launching Careers For Young Individuals In The Creative Sector
Young people looking to work in the creative sector are now able to gain skills and learn their trade in a way that completely reflects how the industry operates thanks to a new approach by Gateshead College. CoLab at Gateshead College has been developed to best prepare students for work...
OPPORTUNI Secures Over £50 Million For Small Businesses
Teesside-based tech start-up, OPPORTUNI, announces contract wins for its clients exceeding £50m over the last quarter, boosting commerce across the UK at a crucial business recovery turning point. New data published on 7th May shows that government spending with small and medium-sized businesses continues to rise with more than £15bn...
Businesses Encouraged To Join The Good Work Pledge
 Celebrating ‘good’ has never been more important, and one regional organisation that supports countless other businesses across the country jumped at the chance to sign up to the Good Work Pledge – an initiative by the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) which recognises ‘good work’ that boosts the...
Manufacturing Company 'Express Engineering' Sells Off Aerospace Division
North East manufacturing specialist Express Engineering has sold its aerospace division to focus on developing its subsea energy products business. Gateshead-based Express Engineering, a global leader in innovative manufacturing, assembly and testing solutions for the subsea oil and gas industry, has sold its aerospace division for an undisclosed sum. The aerospace division...
Consulting Firm 'youngsRPS' Appoints A New Managing Director
  Leading property and development consultants youngsRPS has appointed a new managing director to take the reins of the business as it enters its next phase of growth; beginning with four associate promotions within the rural team. Graeme Bruce, who joined the business in 1987, will now lead the consultancy firm,...
Zero Emission Buses To Be Delivered To The North East
The North East Joint Transport Committee working in partnership with Go North East, Durham County Council and Northumberland County Council has been successful in an initial Expression of Interest in an effort to secure 73 new zero-emission buses for the North East. Up to £120 million is being made available...

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