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Looking to improve your bid writing skills? Join us for an insightful and free webinar, where you'll gain valuable tips and strategies to enhance your bidding process. Presented by: Stephen Murray, Training Services Manager at Executive Compass Date & Time: Friday, 28th March | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM What you'll learn: ✅ Key techniques for writing winning bids ✅ How to structure your bid, use the right language, and avoid common pitfalls ✅ Live Q&A to get your questions answered Don’t miss this opportunity to master bid writing! Reserve your spot now: https://ow.ly/y5n650VmjE4 #BidWriting #Webinar #Training #BusinessGrowth #ExecutiveCompass #WeAreUmi #BidSkills #FreeWebinar #MasterBidWriting

Some of our team spent a lovely day volunteering with Newcastle United Foundation, helping to keep Newcastle clean by litter picking around the city! 🌍🖤 It was great to give back to the community while enjoying the fresh air and teamwork. Big thanks to Newcastle United Foundation for having us! ⚽ #WEAREUMi #CommunityMatters #Teamwork

Does Your Business Need a Licence? ⚖️ Not all businesses require a licence, but in many cases, especially where public health and safety are involved, they’re essential. Without the right permits, you could be operating illegally! ⚠️ We break down the key licences UK businesses must apply for before trading. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/XwCv50UQkur

Be Part of the Net Zero Revolution! 🌱 Join us on April 3, 9:30 AM at CPI Darlington for the Tees Valley Launchpad Showcase, where we’ll explore 24 innovative projects shaping the UK’s sustainable future. Speakers include: 🎤 Nicki Clark, Chief Executive, UMi 🎤 Siobhan McArdle, Chair, Tees Valley Business Board 🎤 Chris Rowell, Head of Net Zero, TVCA 🎤 Tim Rutter, Head of AMP8 Transformation, Northumbrian Water Don’t miss expert insights, networking opportunities, and the chance to connect with leaders in sustainability. Register for FREE today! 🔗 https://ow.ly/fevi50ULJZx Tees Valley Combined Authority NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED #NetZero #GreenFuture #Sustainability

Ready to unlock the investment capital your business needs to scale and thrive? Join us for an expert-led session on attracting investors and accessing the funding required to achieve your ambitious goals. FREE Webinar – ‘Get Investment Capital: Making it easier to kick-start your next phase of growth’ Featuring: Charlotte Scott, Innovation SuperNetwork and Jane Siddle, NEL Fund Managers What you’ll learn: ✔️ How to secure the investment capital to fuel your growth ✔️ Insights to stand out to potential investors ✔️ Strategies to align investment opportunities with your long-term vision 🗓️ Date: 20th March 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Register now to gain actionable insights and strategies for scaling your business. 1 day to go... Reserve your place! 🔗 https://ow.ly/9FHq50Va5g5 #GetFunding #InvestmentCapital #BusinessGrowth #WebinarSeries #ScaleYourBusiness

B Social is coming to Newcastle! 🌍 Join B Lab UK for an evening of networking, inspiring conversations, and great company—plus plenty of pizza and drinks! 🍕🍻 Whether you're a seasoned B Corp, newly certified, or just exploring the idea of certification, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded businesses. 📅 When: Tuesday 29th April, 18:00 - 20:00 📍 Where: Newcastle Upon Tyne Hosted by McBryde & Co, an award-winning, B Corp-certified strategic communications consultancy dedicated to driving meaningful change. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! 👉https://ow.ly/7BHp50V9f0r McBryde & Co B Lab

What an incredible day at VentureFest 2025, packed with innovation, inspiring keynotes, and dynamic workshops and panel sessions! 💡 The North East Innovation Awards celebrated the region’s brightest minds, from sustainability breakthroughs to game-changing health tech. 🌍 Congratulations to all the winners: 🏆 Start Up Award: Spotlight Health 🏆 Scale Up Award: NunaBio Limited 🏆 Sustainable Innovation of the Year Award: NunaBio Limited 🏆 Inclusive Innovation Award: WeareActiveSoles 🏆 Innovation Champion Award: Mark Renney 🏆 University Spinout of the Year Award: METzero Technologies 🏆 Innovation of the Year Award: SQCDP.co.uk A huge thank you to everyone who made this day so memorable—speakers, panelists, entrepreneurs, and everyone who joined us! #VentureFest2025 #InnovationAwards #TechForGood #Sustainability #InclusiveInnovation

More exciting sessions at VentureFest North East this afternoon: 🎤 Keynote Speaker Hannah Underwood delivered an inspiring talk on how we can unleash the power of data, curiosity, AI, and human connection to address regional inequality and drive social impact. Her daring proposition challenged us to rethink broken systems and the forces shaping our future. 💡 In the 5G Workshop, experts from Innovate UK, North East Combined Authority, and Digital Catapult shared how the region is becoming a 5G hub and how businesses can get involved. 🚀 4 more businesses pitched their innovative 5G solutions, showcasing the region’s cutting-edge tech. A day filled with innovation, connection, and bold ideas! 🌟Get ready to take your seats for the North East Innovation Awards!🏆

Today's Pitch Sessions were fantastic! 💡 Eight innovative start-ups showcased their tech and business solutions to investors and an engaged audience. 🌍 Dr. Natalya Radko from Newcastle University shared insights on building an Entrepreneurial Mindset, focusing on mental agility and turning ideas into reality. 🧠✨ Delegates learned how SMEs can leverage AI with Professor Paul Watson and Steve Erdal, co-founder of Wordnerds, discussing their AI platform for customer feedback. 💡 Dr. Angela MacOscar from Northumbrian Water highlighted how innovation drives change in the water sector. 💧🌍 Up next: pitch sessions, a 5G panel, another keynote, and the North East Innovation Awards! #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #PitchSessions #TechForGood #VentureFest2025

The Innovation Showcase Exhibition is the place to be today, featuring groundbreaking projects from AI-driven healthcare solutions to tech advancements in sustainability. 🌱✨ It's a hub of innovation that could shape the future of business! Here’s the exciting part: one exhibitor will be crowned Innovation of the Year, and YOU get to decide who wins! 🏅 VentureFest attendees will vote throughout the day, making it a true community-driven celebration of innovation. Haven’t checked out the displays yet? Make sure to stop by and scan the QR code on the screens to vote for the innovation you believe will have the biggest impact. 💡💥 #InnovationExhibition #VentureFestNE2025 #VFNE25 #InnovationOfTheYear #TechForGood