Feb
11
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
ONE of the North East’s leading hotels has received industry recognition following feedback from corporate event hosts. 600-year-old Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-le-Street, was highly commended in the 2015 VenueVerdict accreditations after recording Net Promoter scores of +60 from meeting event hosts in feedback surveys, over a 12-month period. VenueVerdict’s Event Planner Feedback module provides hotels… View Article
Feb
4
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
Ramside Hall Hotel, County Durham is being transformed into Rio de Janiero for a colourful, carnival-themed charity ball. The fifth annual Moorbennhall Charity Ball, organised by Andrew Bennett and Calvin Moore (pictured below with TV star Denise Welch), will be held at the luxury hotel near Durham on Saturday April 16th. Guests at the event, including Gogglebox… View Article
Jan
27
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
Have you downloaded our new app yet? It’s so handy for DBC events, member directory, news & offers. Thanks to Russell and his team at Voxdev we love it and hope you will too! Download Here
Jan
27
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
2015 saw a Durham University student take the top spot in the national Student Employee of the Year Awards; an annual competition which celebrates student employers and employees from across the country at local, regional and national levels. Adam Hughes, a second year Music student at Durham University, was nominated for his work as a… View Article
Jan
27
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
The Finance for Business North East Microloan Fund managed by Rivers Capital Partners has had one of the most successful operating years since its inception four years ago. The Fund provides much needed access to cash for small businesses in the region with a streamlined process and quick decision time. The Fund has supported a… View Article
Jan
26
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
KBC Limited provides accredited and bespoke training and consultancy in health and safety and quality and environmental management. They work with corporate organisations across the whole spectrum of the economy to help make fast business improvements and achieve ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and other national and international standards for management excellence. KBC Ltd… View Article
Jan
25
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
Across the world, customers are looking for your products and services. In a globalised, digitised world, the potential for North East companies to find new customers and lucrative markets beyond the UK has never been greater. Companies that sell overseas are more productive, innovative, profitable and sustainable. So why not? Making the move into a… View Article
Jan
15
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
What is on offer? • Up to 35% funding towards projects costing from £3,000 up to £8,000 • Assistance to find the right expertise if required • Links to other complementary funding in the North East What type of businesses can apply? • Actively trading small or medium-sized businesses (less than 250 staff) • Based… View Article
Jan
15
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
An Even Better Place to WorkTM is an on-line, self-managed solution of measures, activities and resources to enable people to feel even more valued, open, engaged and happier at work. It is designed to improve the quality of work life for everyone and will support team leaders in getting the best from their people, leading… View Article
Jan
15
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
PARTYGOERS can light up their love lives next month at one of the North East’s best-loved venues. St James’ Park – home to Newcastle United – is holding a special, ‘traffic light’ Valentine’s party on Friday, 12 February, when those looking for love can give the green light to romance. Guests will be given a… View Article