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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Funding for businesses


North East Finance recently announced an additional £5m Microloan Fund which will will provide funding to start-ups and established businesses.
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A day in the life


A day in the life of David Harper, the chairman of HarperCo.
Judith Addyman

Interview with Restaurant Design Associates


Judith Addyman, started Restaurant Design Associates in 2007 with her husband. Read their story.
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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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