Business news - August 2011
August 2011
Welcome to the first electronic edition of Business news, the newsletter brought to you by South Tyneside Council to keep you informed about the activities we're involved in to support local businesses and the economy.
In this edition we bring you up to date on a number of exciting projects, including the latest on the new BT Business Centre on South Shields riverside, a major new project called 'Supply South Tyneside' and details on new funding support for small and medium sized businesses.
We're committed to accelerating economic growth in the area and ensuring that we have a workforce with the skills and qualifications which will help make South Tyneside an ideal place to start, grow or locate your business.
We hope you find this newsletter informative and helpful.
Cllr. Michael Clare,
Lead Member Jobs, Enterprise & Regeneration
In this edition
Businesses helped to take on new staff
The council has launched a project to help small companies to create a new job within their company by providing funding towards an employee's salary.
Work starts on Green Incubator
The construction of a state-of-the art business facility that will bring new jobs and opportunities to South Tyneside is now underway.
Boost for Business
Businesses in the Borough will be better placed to compete for local contracts - thanks to a new Council and BT South Tyneside initiative.
Funding for businesses
North East Finance recently announced an additional £5m Microloan Fund which will will provide funding to start-ups and established businesses.
Interview with Restaurant Design Associates
Judith Addyman, started Restaurant Design Associates in 2007 with her husband. Read their story.
Annual business dinner
South Tyneside Business Forum are holding their Annual Dinner on Friday 30 September at South Tyneside College. Tickets are priced at £45 + VAT.
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