Invest in Middlesbrough

FSB Business Bootcamp: Activate Your Ambition
2024-03-14 09:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Wynyard Hall, Wynyard Hall, Stockton-on-Tees, TS22 5NF, United Kingdom
Elevate your business at the FSB Bootcamp Activate Your Ambition event, with practical expert advice, inspiration and new perspectives for you and your business.
You will go away with:

Expert tips and tricks
New skills and tools for business efficiency
Understanding of global trends which you can capitalise on for your business
Greater confidence as a business owner
Actionable plans to achieve and activate your ambitions

Digital Skills Bootcamp
2024-03-14 - 2024-04-26
Would you or one of your team like to learn more about social media and digital marketing ?
You can sign up to join a ‘digital skills bootcamp’ being held in March 2024. It is to help local businesses to develop their skills and knowledge around digital marketing:

Social media
SEO
Blogging
Paid for campaigns
Video content
And so much more!

Funding is in place for SMEs based in Tees Valley including sole traders, Ltd companies, CiCs and charities.
Hosted by Enterprise Made Simple funded Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life.
This is a very practical course so be prepared to get stuck in and make a difference.

Intellectual property masterclass with Mathys & Squire
2024-03-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Stockton Central Library, Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU, United Kingdom
Learn how to protect your business, idea or invention and mitigate the major risks associated with IP. The workshop will cover the basics of IP rights (copyright, trade marks, patents and registered designs) and how to avoid expensive problems further down the line.
There will also be the opportunity to have a one-to-one consultation after the workshop so your business or idea can get the most from their expertise.
Book your place today or contact BIPC Tees Valley at bipc@stockton.gov.uk for more information.

Trade mission to Japan
2023-12-02 - 2023-12-08
From 2 to 8 December 2023, the Department for Business and Trade (formerly DIT) is inviting companies from the North of England to join an exclusive trade mission to Japan.
The trade mission programme is designed for businesses who have exported previously and operate within the following four sectors:

Decarbonisation
Financial, professional, and business services
Life sciences
Technology, including cyber security

You can register your interest online.

Business Breakfast - November
2023-11-24 08:00 - 09:00 | Teesside University Victoria Building, Victoria Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BA, United Kingdom
Join us at Teesside University International Business School for our Business Breakfast, where you can meet like-minded individuals and build lasting business relationships.
Whether you’re looking to grow your business, find new opportunities, or simply expand your network, Business Breakfast provides you with the opportunity to drive your business forward.

Autumn Statement seminar (Clive Owen LLP)
2023-11-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Riverside Stadium, Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, TS3 6RS, United Kingdom
Following the upcoming budget announcement Clive Owen LLP is holding an event on the 23rd November in the Legends Lounge at the Riverside Stadium.
The seminar will be led by tax partners, David Baggaley and Lee Watson. They will discuss the announcements made in the Autumn Statement and the impact they may have on you and your businesses. In addition, they will also cover some topical tax matters.
Daniel Benjamin, associate director at Evelyn Partners will also be delivering an update on the impacts the announcements may have on the economy and business landscape.

TEDxTeessideWomen
2023-11-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Flok, 20 - 26 Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1PR, United Kingdom
At TEDxTeessideWomen, we’re all about breaking down barriers and embracing diversity. We’ll be welcoming women, non-binary people and their allies to share their ideas, stories, and experiences in the most daring and honest conversations you’ll ever have. Our speakers will come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, each bringing their unique perspectives and insights to the stage.
In between talks, you’ll be entertained by some of the best performers, comedians, musicians, and poets Teesside has to offer. It will be a true celebration of what makes Middlesbrough and Teesside special.
By attending TEDxTeessideWomen, you’ll gain access to a wealth of knowledge and inspiration that will leave you feeling empowered and motivated. You’ll learn about the latest trends and breakthroughs, and you’ll discover new ways to approach challenges and seize opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to connect with like-minded individuals and form meaningful relationships that could last a lifetime.

Net zero performance
2023-11-13 09:30 - 12:45 | The Curve, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, TS1 3JN
This event is open to Chamber members only. If you’re not a member and would like to attend, or discuss the benefits of membership, please email: your@neechamber.co.uk.
Recent history informs us that change in the workplace has been profound. Organisations have changed beyond belief in recent times. The regulatory framework has also seen a number of changes, with firms also asked to embrace & show progress towards a ‘net zero’ future.
To help reach net zero by 2050, the UK has made a series of ambitious pledges. The target will require the UK to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, compared with the previous target of at least 80% reduction from 1990 levels.
The changes being made nationally include:

generating all electricity from clean sources by 2035, e.g., from wind, solar and nuclear projects.
banning new petrol and diesel cars from 2030.
installing 600,000 heat pumps a year by 2028 to replace gas boilers.
using carbon capture to remove between 20 and 30 million tonnes of CO2 a year by 2030.

This knowledge net-zero series will draw upon inspiration from several different sectors to shine a light on best practise, whilst encouraging honest discussion.
No two journeys to net-zero will be the same, but a robust strategy for action will be essential to making a strong and credible commitment and to make it possible to achieve the transformational change required.

This event will offer insights from electricity generators & electricity distributors on their path to net zero.
We will then focus on the ‘built environment’ & the progress the consultant, the client & the contractor are making towards net zero.
We will also hear from Innovate UK KTN with regards broader funding in this area.

This event, through the support of our members, will provide insight into how organisations across the North East are addressing the challenge. We will explore a pathway through a value chain including.

Reviewing progress on net zero energy generation, including electricity generation, fuelling the future, and providing an infrastructure fit for the 21st century.
Designing and constructing the future.

Offshore Wind North East (OWNE) conference
2023-11-08 - 2023-11-09 | Beacon of Light, Sunderland, Stadium Way, Monkwearmouth,, Sunderland, SR5 1SN, United Kingdom
Offshore Wind North East (OWNE) is a leading event that explores themes and opportunities in the offshore wind sector. We bring together an impressive line-up of speakers to update you on their business activities, opportunities for the supply chain and how to engage going forward.

Animex
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-10 | Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ, United Kingdom
Animex is an international festival of animation, games and VFX. Taking place on the 6-10 November at Middlesbrough Town Hall, it features a week of insights, networking and more.
Whether you work in industry and want to learn from like-minded people, a hobbyist who wants to see how the pros do it, or a student wanting to make connections to help launch your career, there’s something for everyone.

Tees Valley Business Summit
2023-07-06 09:30 - 16:00 | Teesside University Student Union, Southfield Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BA
The Tees Valley Business Summit is the largest business showcase and conference event in the Tees Valley, an economic region worth £79bn to the UK economy. It’s the go-to event for those looking to do more business in the Tees Valley region.
Date: Thursday 6th July 2023
Time: 9:30am to 4pm
Location: Teesside University Students’ Union

Unlocking net zero potential through collaboration
2023-06-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Teesside Advanced Manufacturing Park (TeesAMP), Ferrous Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1DJ, United Kingdom
The Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) was set up by partners Teesside University and TWI to be a hub for industrial decarbonisation, with the aim of being a centre of excellence for net zero technologies. NZIIC draws on Teesside University’s expertise in clean energy and sustainability, which previously saw the launch of two earlier centres dedicated to this ongoing work; the Circular Economy and Recycling Innovation Centre, and the Industrial Decarbonisation and Hydrogen Innovation Centre, both also set up in partnership with TWI.
The Unlocking Net Zero Potential through Collaboration event will see speakers from Kellas, ARUP, Protium, SABIC, bp, National Grid, Redcar College and more, giving talks on the themes of: infrastructure, carbon capture, blue & green hydrogen, destination net zero, decarbonisation skills – and what organisations are doing to support the target of reaching net zero.
The event will take a deep dive into enabling net zero, opportunities for business / project collaboration and plenty of time for networking.
Join us on the day to explore the brand new NZIIC facilities, a purpose built facility based on the Tees Advanced Manufacturing Park (TeesAMP,) in Middlesbrough
Date: Wednesday 7 June 2023
Time: 9am to 5pm
Location: TeesAMP, Ferrous Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1DJ

Tees Valley Skills Workshop
2023-04-25 09:30 - 11:30 | AV Dawson HQ, Riverside Park Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1UT, United Kingdom
Speak Up to Skill Up!
There’s nothing more crucial to the future of the North East than having the right skills and getting the right talent pipeline in place will enable the region to succeed. Every business has an interest in improving the North East’s skills system so join us at this workshop and give your views.
We will be looking for the answers to two simple questions –
· Which skills do you find it difficult to source/ recruit?
· If you could change one thing about the local skills system, what would it be?
The government has tasked the North East England Chamber of Commerce with working with businesses in Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside and the Tees Valley to understand their needs and create a blueprint for skills and training to take the region’s economy forward, this plan will then be made statutory and put into law.
So, your opinions will have real weight and change things, the more input we receive, the better the plan we can produce.
Please note, this event is not open to training providers

Circular Economy Seminar
2022-12-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Materials Processing Institute, Eston Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SU, United Kingdom
The Materials Processing Institute is pleased to announce the first in a series of seminars on subjects linked to the challenges presented by the transition to Net Zero.
Registration and Buffet Lunch – 12:15pm – 1:00pm
Presentations – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
1. An Introduction to the Circular Economy Dr Lucy Smith, Group Manager, Circular Economy, will provide an overview of the Circular Economy and how the Institute is implementing Industrial Symbiosis and other strategies to support the Foundation Industries and their
supply chains.
2. Recovery of Zinc from Iron and Steelmaking By-products Dr Tutu Sebastian, Senior Researcher in the Institute’s Circular Economy Group, will discuss how the Institute is researching the removal of zinc from iron and steelmaking by-products to support a circular economy.
3. Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Chris Smith, Technical Collaborator in the Institute’s Circular Economy Group, will discuss the process of Lithium-ion Battery Recycling and the research being undertaken by the Institute to make this process as environmentally friendly as possible.
4. An Introduction to PRISM Joe Lee, Project Manager of PRISM, the Institute’s Programme of Research and Innovation for the UK Steels and Metal Sector, will discuss the various grant funding available to those looking to invest in innovation. This seminar is being hosted by Materials Processing Institute with support from Tees Valley Business, which is the Local Growth Hub for the Tees Valley, established by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority. This seminar is being run as part of the PRISM programme funded by Innovate UK.
Cost: £25 + VAT per person

Culture & Leisure Sector Skills Meetup
2022-12-07 09:30 - 12:30 | Kirkleatham Walled Garden, Kirkleatham Walled Garden, Plantation Road, Kirkleatham, TS10 4QT, Kirkleatham, TS10 4QT, United Kingdom
Working in partnership with Teesside University, Tees Valley Business’s Skills for Growth project is hosting a free meetup for Culture and Leisure businesses in the Tees Valley.
This event is an opportunity for business leaders to come together to get expert insights and the latest information on local skills, to discover how to tap into the funding and consultancy support available and to help shape future creative skills provision in the Tees Valley. Attendees will also hear from leading industry voices from the likes of ARC, Ambassador Theatre Group, Tees Valley Arts and MIMA.

Digitalisation & Cyber Security Conference 2022
2022-12-06 09:30 - 16:00 | Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, TS21 2EH, United Kingdom
We are delighted to announce our line-up of fantastic speakers and exhibitors for the next Digitalisation & Cyber Security Conference!
Join us on the 6th of December 2022 at Hardwick Hall, where the NEPIC network will come together to explore the digital solutions can accelerate growth and create business opportunities within the chemical, process and pharmaceutical sectors. Hear from world-leading manufacturers and innovative solution providers, and learn how the North East is embracing digitalisation and protecting itself from cyber-attack.
Delegates can benefit from:
– Full conference and exhibition area access
– Networking opportunities
– Tea coffee & lunch provided

Let’s Talk Innovation: SMEs in Tees Valley
2022-11-24 09:30 - 16:00, 2022-11-23 09:30 - 16:00 | Fusion Hive North Shore Road, Fusion Hive North Shore Road, TS18 2NB Stockton-on-Tees,, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 2NB
Join us for a two day workshop, free of charge, on 23rd & 24th November 2022 at the Fusion Hive, organised by the Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) to help support SMEs in the Tees Valley region.

Jobs Fair Event in Middlesbrough
2022-11-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Riverside Stadium, Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, TS3 6RS, United Kingdom
We are running a Jobs Fair event in Middlesbrough 23rd of November 2022 from 10am to 1pm.
The aim of the event is to get jobseekers back into work, it will be over 20 companies recruiting on a day and hundreds of jobs available.
The Jobs Fair is free to attend for those looking to gain employment and suitable for any ages.
No registration is required.

North East Networking
2022-11-15 17:00 - 19:00 | 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.

North East Networking
2022-11-15 17:00 - 19:00 | 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.
