Invest in Middlesbrough

North East Networking
2022-11-15 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Central Library, Middlesbrough, TS1 2AY
Join us for the next in our new series of member meet-up events. Our roadshow of regular events will be providing a platform for business owners in different parts of the North East England Region to come together in an informal and engaging environment.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network, provide peer support, learn about local support streams, and provide candid feedback on topical matters impacting your business – whether these are challenges we can help you overcome, issues that need to be raised, or opportunities to increase support provisions that will enable business success.
This event will be hosted in partnership with Middlesbrough Council and Business & IP Centre Tees Valley.
Agenda

5.00pm Arrivals and informal networking
5.15pm Welcome and introduction
5.20pm A word from our hosts, BIPC Tees Valley
5.30pm Small group networking and discussion sessions
6.15pm A word from our partners, Middlesbrough Council
6.30pm Closing remarks and informal networking
7.00pm Event Close

Free-to-attend with light catering and refreshments available open to both members and non-members. Places are limited so book early.
Event contact
For general enquiries regarding the event, please contact Harry Harrison (07977 430000)

Grow Tees Valley Conference 2022
2022-10-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Riverside Stadium, Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, TS3 6RS, United Kingdom
The Grow Tees Valley Conference is designed to help local businesses access the expertise, market opportunities, support and finance they need to grow. The Conference is free to attend.
The Conference programme will include:

High profile speakers from national and local organisations, providing insight to the latest thinking on business growth, including Julie Gilhespie (Chief Executive at TVCA), Siobhan McArdle (Chair at Tees Valley LEP), Mauricio Armellini (North East Agent at Bank of England) and Sarah Glendinning (Regional Director at CBI).
Speakers covering the latest opportunities for businesses to access new markets, support and finance, including Sophie Dale-Black (Director – UK Network at British Business Bank).
In depth work with experts to address barriers to growing your business.
Case studies of successful businesses we can learn from.
An exhibition and showcase of local success stories.

The Conference is part of Grow Tees Valley, a part-funded service available to growth-oriented Tees Valley businesses employing fewer than 250 staff with an annual turnover no greater than €50m per annum. The Grow Tees Valley project is receiving up to £3.238m of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.

Middlesbrough Digital Sector Showcase
2022-10-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Boho One, Bridge Street Weest, Middlesbrough, TS2 1AE
Middlesbrough’s digital tech sector is growing at a rapid rate, with over one hundred job opportunities currently live in both technical and non-technical roles.
Whether you’re looking to move straight into a job within the sector or want to plan for the future, we’ll have a range of specialists on hand to support your requirements.
Throughout the day we’ll also be running a series of digital up-skilling workshops, and the opportunity to explore Middlesbrough’s Boho Zone – the heart of Middlesbrough’s digital tech community.
Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.
Schedule:
10:00 – Welcome, Refreshments, and Networking
10:30 – Introduction Talks
11:00 – Teesside University Degree Apprenticeship Launch
11:30 – Boho Zone Tour
12:30 – Light Lunch
13:30 – Introduction Talks #2
14:00 – Teesside University Degree Apprenticeship Launch #2
14:30 – Boho Zone Tour #2
Please reserve your free space here.

Teesside Expo
2022-09-29 10:00 - 15:00 | The Grand Marquee at Wynyard Hall, Brierley Dr, Wynyard, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS22 5SH, Stockton On Tees, TS22 5SH, United Kingdom
Seminars on key business topics
Educate and help develop your business
Exhibition of a wide range of local organisations
Business networking connecting you with exciting new opportunities and clients

Hosted at The Grand Marquee, Wynyard Hall
Book your free tickets here.

Middlesbrough Job Fair
2022-09-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Town Hall
You’re hired!

Local job vacancies
Christmas temporary roles
Apprenticeships for all ages
Training and career advice
Volunteering opportunities

This is a free drop-in event, no appointment needed. Just turn up.
Employers
To book your free stand contact:
Jessica Evans – Email: jessica_evans@middlesbrough.gov.uk , Tel: 07929 715 090
Lisa Smith – Email: lisa_smith@middlesbrough.gov.uk , Tel: 07849 832 273

NEPIC Clean Growth Conference 2022
2022-09-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, TS21 2EH, United Kingdom
NEPIC’s Clean Growth Conference returns to Hardwick Hall this September!
Clean Growth is an opportunity to leverage the need to decarbonize to secure the future of existing regional assets, and critically, to create jobs, secure investment and deliver economic growth. NEPIC are re-launching this popular conference to highlight the importance of Clean Growth for the region and to showcase case studies of it in action.
This year’s line-up will be diverse, taking into account the range of challenges and opportunities that the North East process industries face, and will feature an overview of the landscape, talks on low carbon energy, low carbon feedstocks, low carbon processes, climate tech funding and case studies from manufacturers within the region.
Join us on 20th September 2022 to better understand the significant implications for ‘Clean Growth’ in the North East of England and what this could mean to your business.

EMCON
2022-09-08 | Xcel Centre, 2 Long Tens Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6AP, United Kingdom
Join over 1,000 visitors and 100 exhibiting companies for EMCON 2022 at the Xcel Centre, Newton Aycliffe as we celebrate excellence in one of the UK’s fastest growing sectors.

Tees Engineering Network Event
2022-07-01 08:00 - 10:30 | Wilton Centre – WAPG, Wilton, TS10, United Kingdom
Senior figures from Sembcorp, owner and operator of Wilton International and one of the UK’s leading providers of sustainable solutions and Quorn, a leading global food manufacturer of meat-free products, will be the keynote speakers at the event.
Hear first-hand about the projects that are happening in the region. Meet and network with the key decision-makers and the local supply chain as you find out about future opportunities available to your business.
Places are limited and go fast so register your place now!
Agenda:
8.00am – Breakfast & networking
8.30am – Welcome from TEN
8.35 – Welcome from Wilton Centre
8.40am – Quorn
9.10am – Sembcorp
9.40am – Q&As
9.50am – Further networking
10.30am – End

Advanced Manufacturing Sector Skills Meetup
2022-06-29 13:00 - 16:30 | Materials Processing Institute, Eston Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SU, United Kingdom
Are skills shortages stopping your Manufacturing business from reaching its full potential? Join Tees Valley Business’s Skills for Growth team and Teesside University for a FREE sector skills meetup for the Tees Valley and get the latest skills insights to help you futureproof and grow your business.
You’ll also hear from Sharon Lane, Managing Director of Tees Components and our newest team member!

Tees Valley Advanced Manufacturing Sector Skills Meetup
2022-06-29 13:00 - 16:30 | Materials Processing Institute, Eston Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SU, United Kingdom
Are skills shortages stopping your Manufacturing business from reaching its full potential? Join Tees Valley Business’s Skills for Growth team and Teesside University for a FREE sector skills meetup for the Tees Valley and get the latest skills insights to help you futureproof and grow your business.

Tapas Tuesday
2022-06-21 12:00 - 14:00 | The Prickly Pear Bistro, Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 7SF, United Kingdom
By popular request, Tapas Tuesday is back! We have a superb new venue, the Prickly Pear Bistro in Middlesbrough.
Join us for two hours of informal networking, delicious food and to hear from our speaker, which this month is Lizzie Turner, managing director of Peachy Digital, who will share the story of how she went from dodging university to setting up a marketing agency working with household names.
Places are limited, don’t miss out!

Digital & Creative Sector Skills Meetup
2022-06-15 11:45 - 15:15 | The Curve, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, TS1 3JN
This event is for all of you Creative, Animation, Marketing and Digital businesses that make up the collective community of the Tees Valley’s Creative & Digital sector. This is your opportunity to meet your business neighbours and help shape the future of your industry.
Join Tees Valley Business’s Skills for Growth team, Teesside University and DigitalCity for this FREE meetup and be part of a collective conversation that packs some punch as we discuss developing our talent, the impact of skills challenges and business growth beyond Covid-19.
Why Join?
You’ll hear from leading industry voices from the likes of Adobe, Better Brand Agency, and The Juice Academy on how they are tackling skills gaps and preparing for the future.
Network with likeminded people who share the same passion and creativity as you and who understand your industry.
Hear from the Skills for Growth team and get expert insights and latest information on the Digital and Creative skills gaps in the Tees Valley, now and in the future, so that you can plan ahead.
You’ll also discover how to tap into the funding and consultancy support available locally to help you get the right people, skills, and tools in place to help your business grow.
Plus, have the opportunity to add your voice to the conversation and share your experiences on how skills shortages are affecting productivity or preventing growth in your business and help us shape future skills provision in the Tees Valley that works for you.
As events return to a new normal, enjoy face to face networking over light refreshment and lunch.
Who You’ll Hear From

Mark Andrew, Senior Development Manager of Higher Education for Adobe
Mark Easby, Founder and Managing Director of Better Brand Agency
Georgia Fitzgerald, Associate Director of The Juice Academy
Digital Specialists from DigitalCity
Tees Valley Business’s Skills for Growth team and Teesside University researchers

Who Should Join?
If you have a digital or creative background and work in the Tees Valley (Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, and Stockton-on-Tees), this meetup is for you! Whether you represent a digital or creative agency, PR and marketing company, are a graphic designer, web developer, games creator, social media professional or copywriter. Or if you’re one of our local creatives, from artists and film makers to fashion or interior designers. This session has been created with you in mind!

Covid Vaccine Bus at Riverside Park
2022-06-14 09:00 - 18:00 | Riverside Park Industrial Estate, 4 Eggleston Court, Middlesbrough, TS2 TRU, United Kingdom
No appointments needed
Tues 14th June – Teessaurus Park,
• Riverside Park Industrial Estate, TS2 1QE
• 9am – 6pm: 1st, 2nd and booster jabs available for ages 12+
Don’t miss out. Your FREE vaccine is waiting for you.

How UK fashion brands can succeed in the USA post-covid by combining digital and physical selling
2022-06-01 10:00 - 11:00
Join this webinar to learn from the industry’s most knowledgeable experts how savvy fashion brands are managing their post-covid recovery and using digital channels to ensure future business growth in the USA market.
You’ll hear directly how Harris Wharf London has used vital digital tools to enter the USA market, and grown their distribution there.
Finally we will explore with JOOR how you can use a multichannel marketing and sales strategy to diversify your business, stay agile and grow internationally.

Understanding the implications of EPR in Europe for ecommerce sellers
2022-05-31 10:00 - 11:00
Join DIT with Ellie Hanson, Programme Lead for EPR at AVASK to learn about new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation and how recent changes have affected businesses trading within Europe.
Learn how these new eco-taxes are being administered and the new processes that sellers must follow.
In this webinar, we will take a deep dive into what EPR is and how to remain compliant when selling or importing into Europe, with a focus on the current changes in France and Germany.

ems: Networking
2022-05-27 11:00 - 12:30 | Riverside Park Industrial Estate, 4 Eggleston Court, Middlesbrough, TS2 TRU, United Kingdom
ems: Networking is good old fashioned networking.
All attendees get to introduce themselves and their business, let’s face it, that’s why you are coming along.
There is a structure in place so you get to talk to as many people as possible, making it a good use of your time.
Attendees are then encouraged to mingle and network with everyone in the room so they get a chance to start conversations and build relationships. This is the starting point and we want to facilitate these relations.
We believe networking should be done with purpose and that it should add value to your business. Why not join us and see the value it could add to you.
For more information and details on how to book your place visit the eventbrite website.

Get Fit to Export: Tees Valley
2022-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Commerce House, 1 Exchange Square, Middlesbrough, TS1 1DE, United Kingdom
Do you have an ambition to grow your business? Are you unsure if exporting is for you?
Join the Department for International Trade North East for a free workshop & find out what you can do to make your business export ready.
Who’s it for?
This workshop is for anyone who:

Has an ambition to grow their business through exports
Wants to plan the next steps into exporting as part of an overall business growth strategy
Is unsure what exporting might involve, but wants to understand the risks and implications to resources; the expertise, time and skills needed before going any further

Why join?
Whether you are considering exporting, or are unsure if trading overseas is right for your business, this session will provide:

An understanding of what skills, resources, and knowledge you will need to sell overseas successfully
Advice on how to conduct a self-audit of your business
A checklist for next steps

Join us on Thursday 26th May 2022 at Commerce House, Middlesbrough and explore your export potential!

NERCCU Cyber Security: Small Business Guide 2022
2022-05-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-20 09:00 - 10:00
The North East Regional Cyber Crime Unit (NERCCU) in partnership with Cleveland Police; Durham Constabulary and Northumbria Police present Cyber Security: Small Business Collection 2021.
Cyber security needn’t be complicated or expensive; many of the things which are easy to do and free are the most effective in preventing a cyber attack from happening in the first place. This event will explain the NCSC’s Small Business Guide, how we can more cyber resilient and what actions we should take to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of cyber crime.
During the online event we will be providing practical examples, such as a ‘live hack’ which shows why getting the basics right is so important.
Register your place quickly as spaces are limited.
(This webinar will be hosted on Zoom and link to the event will be sent prior to the event from a .police.uk email address)

Hartlepool Business Week 2022
2022-05-23 - 2022-05-27
Full details about Hartlepool Business Week 2022 can be found on the investinhartlepool.co.uk website

ExpoTees 2022
2022-05-18 13:00 - 2022-05-19 17:00
We invite you to join us for this face-to-face showcase event showcasing the next generation of digital expertise.
ExpoTees is an annual exhibition of outstanding work from final year students from the School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies – an opportunity to recruit bright new talent to your organisation.
Schedule:
Wednesday 18 May 2022 – Animation, Visual Effects and Games
1.30pm: Registration open
1.30pm – 5.00pm: ExpoTees Exhibition
Thursday 19 May 2022 – Computer Science, Digital Media and Engineering
1.30pm: Registration open
1.30pm – 4.00pm: ExpoTees Exhibition
5.00pm – 6.00pm ExpoTees Awards
6.30pm: Event close
For more information and details on how to book your place visit the eventbrite website.

Drax and Worley announce new supplier roadshow
2022-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Wynyard Hall, Wynyard Hall, Stockton-on-Tees, TS22 5NF, United Kingdom
Following on from a successful introductory webinar in September 2021, which can be viewed here, renewable energy company Drax is continuing a programme of supplier engagement to help deliver its pioneering bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) project in the Humber. Drax are inviting new and prospective suppliers to attend one of two roadshow events across the Humber and Teesside to learn more about how to get involved with BECCS at Drax. The roadshow events will be co-hosted by Drax and our FEED partners, Worley. Suppliers hoping to work on the project will have the opportunity to discuss detailed plans for construction of BECCS at Drax with Drax and Worley engineers and submit a formal expression of interest for the project via the supplier registration portal.
For more information and details on how to book your place visit the eventbrite website.

MBC Big Bosses on the Spot Event
2022-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Town Hall
Aged between 12-17 and live in Middlesbrough? Have you always wanted to ask the BIG questions to those who make decisions for our town?
Here is your chance to ask those important questions to the people in charge of making BIG decisions in Middlesbrough!
Just like on BBC Question Time! Meet Decision Makers and speak to them about what matters most to you!
The Middlesbrough Young Champions welcome you to BIG BOSSES ON THE SPOT.
This event is for Young People who live, work or study in Middlesbrough aged 12-17 or up to 25 if care experienced or with SEND. We want to discuss common problems and solve them together.
The Middlesbrough Young Champions want to make Middlesbrough a happier, safer and even more positive place to live. We think that this event will help that!
Followed by networking and pizza for all attendees!
For more information and details on how to book your place visit the Eventbrite website.

Animex - International Festival of Animation, VFX and Games
2022-05-16 - 2022-05-22 | Town Hall
Presented by Teesside University, the Tees Valley’s international festival of animation, VFX and games is returning in 2022 as an in-person event taking place at Middlesbrough Town Hall for the biggest Animex Festival to date!
Please follow this link to book your place via the Animex website.

Armed Forces Business Challenge Event to up-skill your team
2022-05-12 09:30 - 16:00 | Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AD
Armed Forces Business Team building day with fun challenges, hosted by the British Army in Middlesbrough. The event is free to business!
Armed Forces Business Challenge Event to up-skill your work team
Book your ticket on the Eventbrite website. Only one ticket required per team.
A free team building CPD challenge event at Stockton Road Army Reserve Centre, Middlesbrough on the 12th May 2022 allows businesses to reconnect face to face with their teams whilst working together on some fun British Army themed challenges. These challenges range from coming up with a team solution to move a recover a vehicle that is stranded, to rescuing a casualty and many more fun things! It’s an ideal way of professional developing your team for free!
The event is free – all you need to do is enter and get a team of 4-6 people together from your organisation in the Teesside area! Please not we can take teams of up to 12 on special request.
Why not get a team together? What is stopping you, come and have some fun on 12th May 2022.
Please note: Only the Team Leader needs to register for a free ticket. All pre-event information and updates will be sent out from the British Army to the Team Leader via the contact details provided, so that you can share with your chosen team! To upload your Team Members names, please fill in here.
To prepare:
– Bring a packed lunch and a water bottle.
– All you need is a team of 4-8 people (if requested we can accommodate up to 12 per team), enthusiasm for a challenge, sturdy footwear and some rugged clothing suitable for outdoor challenges.
– Do not worry if you are not fit, the event will be challenging but will not push you to your limits – all tasks are designed for a mix of physical abilities. The aim of the day is fun, with your team working together to solve problems and tasks using your collective brains, not to push your physical limits – don’t worry; we leave that to our soldiers on their training!
If you require more information please email: 4X-ArmyBeTheBest@mod.gov.uk

Meet us in Middlesbrough!
2022-05-11 08:00 - 10:00 | AV Dawson HQ, Riverside Park Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1UT, United Kingdom
We would like to welcome you to our first breakfast event in the TS region.
After opening our new Middlesbrough office in November 2021, we feel this is a perfect opportunity to get to know our neighbours. After a short welcome and introduction from our team, there will be an opportunity to network and enjoy the spectacular views at the new AV Dawson headquarters at the Port of Middlesbrough.
Please RSVP by Friday 6th May if you can join us, we look forward to seeing you there!

Showcase Tees Valley 2022
2022-05-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Riverside Stadium, Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, TS3 6RS, United Kingdom
Be inspired by notable industry leaders, actively promote your business and discover invaluable local sector opportunities.
About this event
Be inspired by notable industry leaders, actively promote your business, collaborate with like minded professionals and discover invaluable local sector opportunities.
Our teams have sourced and secured an impressive network of speakers from innovative brands and businesses as we bring last years Showcase live to Tees Valley. We will be welcoming and sharing opportunities in sectors such as Infrastructure, Advanced Manufacturing, Process, Offshore and Renewable Energy, and Digital.
Join us for a day of networking and hearing from some fantastic speakers from leading companies.
With plenty of opportunities for networking and our exciting sector speakers you will be able to select relevant sessions to you and catch up with familiar faces and new ones.
Hear from:

Robin Lapish – HS2
Tom Nightingale – Equinor
Graham Wright – RWE
Leonie Hilsdon – Paragon Rapid Technologies
Stuart Walker – BP Hydrogen Team
Jon Elphick – Hitachi Rail
Colin Simpson – Tomlinson Hall
Benjamin Shaw – Lockheed Martin UK – Space

You must register to attend this event. Please visit the Showcase Tees Valley 2022 website to register.
