Planned £260m Gateshead Quays development could bring 2000 jobs to the region 

Tuesday 16th of June 2020

The ambitious scheme, if agreed at planning, will unlock local training and apprenticeship opportunities and create approximately 2,000 jobs during and after the three-year construction phase.  

Chamber says employment figures show scale of challenge ahead

Tuesday 16th of June 2020

Jonathan Walker, assistant director of policy, North East England Chamber of Commerce said: “The headline labour force statistics show that the regional economy was still in job creation mode right up to point when Covid-19 hit. These numbers do not yet fully show how severe the impact of the current crisis has been on our labour market.

Forgetting normal

Thursday 11th of June 2020

Every so often I forget. Does that happen to anyone else?

JDR Cables Year in the Life - June 2020

Wednesday 10th of June 2020

A global business success story in the wind, oil and gas sector with strong roots in the North East is seeing significant demand for its products and embarking on an ambitious growth plan in America.

Siemens Energy supporting businesses and going for global growth

Monday 8th of June 2020

The world’s most efficient combined-cycle gas turbine, the Siemens 9000HL, arrived in the UK this month after travelling over land and sea from the Siemens factory in Berlin. This will form the heart of Keadby2 and deliver efficient, reliable power to over 840,000 UK homes. Credit: Siemens Energy Ltd.

Chamber launches NE Business Support to get back on track post Covid-19

Monday 8th of June 2020

The region’s largest independent business organisation has launched a new series of virtual knowledge events and networking opportunities to support North East companies come out of lock-down.

Levelling Up the Agenda is Still Important

Friday 5th of June 2020

Assistant Director - Policy, Jonathan Walker's Column for the Journal

We're supporting Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind through our economic survey

Thursday 28th of May 2020

Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind is the leading local mental health charity. While it is part of the national Mind network it is an independent charity that delivers services that make a direct impact solely upon those living in Teesside.

South Korean business insights for North East

Thursday 28th of May 2020

The recent North East England Chamber of Commerce webinar with its South Korean equivalent brought a host of advice and insights on the Covid 19 impact on business.

Journal column from James Ramsbotham, Chief Executive, North East England Chamber of Commerce, 28th May 2020

Thursday 28th of May 2020

I’m writing this column straight after an extremely enlightening webinar with my counterpart in South Korea which is not something that happens every day of the week!

Chamber News

Chamber News

Planned £260m Gateshead Quays development could bring 2000 jobs to the region

Chamber says employment figures show scale of challenge ahead

Forgetting normal

JDR Cables Year in the Life - June 2020

Siemens Energy supporting businesses and going for global growth

Chamber launches NE Business Support to get back on track post Covid-19

Levelling Up the Agenda is Still Important

We're supporting Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind through our economic survey

South Korean business insights for North East

Journal column from James Ramsbotham, Chief Executive, North East England Chamber of Commerce, 28th May 2020