The North East Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of its inaugural Future Leaders Programme, a new initiative designed to nurture early-career professionals and equip them with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the modern workplace.
Business leaders came together at a Chamber Thought Leadership session exploring how organisations can strengthen their environmental performance and turn sustainability commitments into practical action.
The Chamber has revealed the shortlist for its Inspiring Women in Business Awards 2025, celebrating women across the region who are driving change, innovation and growth.
More than 200 senior business leaders from across the region gathered at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light last week for the latest 1815 Lunch, hosted by the North East Chamber of Commerce.
Inspirational stories of resilience, leadership and action were shared at the North East Chamber of Commerce’s Inspiring Women in Business Conference, sponsored by digital infrastructure specialists Pulsant.
Senior business leaders from across the North East gathered at the latest Chamber 1815 Lunch to hear how regional connectivity and collaboration can unlock new opportunities for growth, trade and sustainability.
We went big and it paid off. The Chamber proudly led the largest regional delegation at this year’s British Chambers of Commerce Global Annual Conference in London.
Business leaders gathered last week for a powerful session exploring how employers can support people with criminal convictions into work, and how inclusive recruitment can help reduce reoffending, fill skills gaps and build stronger communities.
Senior business leaders from across the region gathered at the North East Chamber of Commerce’s Partner and Corporate Dinner for a wide-ranging conversation with the region’s Mayors, Kim McGuinness and Ben Houchen.
The Chamber has unveiled the shortlist for its prestigious Business Awards 2025, with 35 businesses and individuals from across the region reaching the final stage.
The Chamber will host its Partner and Corporate Business Dinner on Wednesday, 23 April, bringing together senior leaders from across the region for an evening of cross-party, cross-regional dialogue.
At our most recent Engineering and Manufacturing Forum, hosted by Sunderland College, we focused on workforce development and the evolving needs of industry employers.
Over 100 women from across the North East’s business community gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) at the Chamber’s Inspiring Women in Business event, highlighting the achievements of women and the steps needed to drive gender equality forward.
The event began with Michael Dickinson, NECC welcoming the everyone and introducing the speakers. He then summarised the services and training programmes provided by NECC.
On the 11th of February, the Chamber hosted the Sustainability Initiatives within the Plastics Industry event in collaboration with the British Plastics Federation (BPF), which provided valuable insights into the future of plastic recycling in the UK.
On Friday the 7th of February, the Chamber hosted a virtual business briefing in collaboration with Arts Council England, to cover funding opportunities in the creative sector.