Welcome to our latest TALK newsletter, dedicated to the entrepreneurial spirit of the North East and this month’s theme, the powerful ethos of 'Learning by Doing'.
Within the rich tapestry of everyday business, entrepreneurs face trials, take risks, and conquer challenges, each experience providing lessons to shape their journey.
But this 'Learning by Doing' philosophy isn't an entrepreneur's exclusive privilege. It's shared by forward-thinking employers, universities and local authorities as organisations alike realise the power of enterprise skills.
In this edition, we present a curated selection of events, guest blogs, news, and initiatives that are shaping the North East’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, student, employee, or seasoned business expert, this newsletter aims to fuel your passion for experiential learning. So let's delve into the vibrant happenings of our North East business community!
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FIRST News…
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And that’s a wrap!
On 6th June we saw over 300 business owners, friends, family and the North East startup ecosystem unite for the 2023 finals of Startup Awards North East. Hosted by LIVE Theatre on Newcastle’s quayside we are now delighted to announce the winners.
AND, if you weren’t there or want to relive the moment, thanks to the incredible team at dwmedia, you can watch the winning announcements on LinkedIn by clicking on the links below:
SKILLUP
SOCIAL IMPACT: SARAH MILLS - ART OF WINNING
HIGH GROWTH: MOHAMMAD ALANSARY - VT TREATMENT
Watch the live final winner announcements here
STARTUP
SOCIAL IMPACT: LISA CRYER - BLUEJAY WELLNESS CIC
HIGH GROWTH: DONNA BEATTIE - WILD ROSES THEATRE GROUP
Watch the live final winner announcements here
SCALEUP
SOCIAL IMPACT: DANIEL REED & SAM CHAPMAN - LIVEYOU
HIGH GROWTH: IAN BROWN - CHESTNUT BIO
Watch the live final winner announcements here
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Navigating the numbers: finance made easy
Boost employability with our fully-funded business accounting course. Gain practical bookkeeping, banking, and computerised accounting skills. No prior maths qualification needed.
WHEN: 10 sessions over 5 weeks, starting in June
10.00am - 1.00pm on a Tuesday and Wednesday
WHERE: Delivered in Sunderland
ELIGIBILITY: Anyone who is
19+, lives or work in Sunderland and does not have a A-C GCSE in maths
CONTACT: masud@youarefirst.co.uk for more information
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Entrepreneurial bus tour across the Tees Valley
Open to owner/managers of Tees Valley based businesses, this 2 day, fully funded event in partnership with FW Capital is a business event like no other!
WHEN: 28th - 29th June
WHERE: Across Tees Valley
TICKETS: HERE
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Blogs, Events, News and Ideas from the North East Business Ecosystem
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GUEST BLOG: Caroline Preston, The Good Work Pledge - Building Better Business Foundations
“When a business flourishes, it’s usually because the product or service is marketed well, desirable or in demand, customer service is great and there’s a good team of people behind it, all motivated and pulling in the same direction. So, it makes sense to give the ‘people’ element of your business the highest priority…” READ MORE
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GUEST BLOG: Laura Foster, A Testament to Tenacity - Reflecting on a Decade of Success and the End of an Era in ERDF Funding
“In the light of uncertainty around the delivery timeframe of successor funding calls (looking at you UK Shared Prosperity), it is with mixed emotion that I say goodbye to ERDF. Anyone who has engaged with it will tell you it’s not been without its challenges, and some would argue there has been an over-reliance on this type of funding in building SME support structures…” READ MORE
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North of Tyne Combined Authority’s 2023/24 Corporate Plan unveiled
The plan for working together with everyone in the region to create jobs, develop skills, and invest in our economy.
It outlines the things that have been done and will do in the future. Top 5 achievements so far include:
- 5000+ new jobs in the pipeline for growing businesses
- 3277 jobs expected to be saved in a tough economic climate
- 77 000+ courses taken up by local people to get good jobs
- 2390 businesses supported with advice and guidance
- 207 schools involved in tackling child poverty and inequality in attainments.
To read the plan, visit here
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FIRST’S CHOICE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS…
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CURATED OPPORTUNITIES TO FIND YOUR ‘RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE’ MOMENT:
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- 19-23/06: TechNExt Festival Fringe, various locations, TICKETS
- 29/06: Digital Meet-up, Whitley Bay TICKETS
- 30/06: Proud Allies Training, various locations TICKETS
- 03/07: Youth Provider's Forum, Stockton TICKETS
- 06/07: Unleashing the power of doing things differently, Newcastle TICKETS
- 18/07: Re-Emerging, MOTHEROTHER Artist Networking, Newcastle TICKETS
- 21/07: NE1 LTD Business Breakfast, Newcastle TICKETS
- 03/08: Startup NEXT, Newcastle TICKETS
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