We’re here to help
If you’re a North East business looking for free, impartial, expert, and one-to-one support and advice on everything from Brexit to the coronavirus pandemic, look no further than the North East Growth Hub.
Our experienced team can guide you through the business support, and finance and funding available to help your business thrive in 2021.
Whether you’re struggling with new rules because of the UK’s exit from the European Union, or your business has been impacted by COVID-19, help is available and we can make sure you get the right support for your individual business.
Eligibility Checker
To meet with a Connector, your business must be located in the North East LEP area (Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland). Before booking an appointment, check your postcode here.
Book an appointment
Please fill out your details below and one of our Connectors will be in touch as soon as possible. Alternatively call 0191 561 5468Meet the connectors
Ken Arnold
Ken thrives on being able to help business owners and their businesses to help themselves.
Specialities
Business Support,
HR,
Information Management,
Marketing
Craig Harrison
Craig thrives on being able to help business owners and their businesses to help themselves.
Specialities
Internal Growth & Market Access,
Marketing and Project Management
Karen Berry
Karen is excited to work on the Mentoring for Growth programme connecting ambitious founders and executives seeking to scale their
Specialities
Ian Wood
Ian has a vast experience of supporting businesses in both the public and private sectors to identify opportunities to grow
Specialities
Business Support,
Information Management,
Operations Improvement,
Overhead Management
Fleur Brown
Fleur is excited to engage with businesses across the North East, supporting them on their business journey.
Specialities
Business Development,
Franchising,
HR,
Marketing and Project Management
Parveer Pannu
Palu has recently turned his attention to helping businesses to grow and is looking forward to supporting businesses large and
Specialities
Business Support,
Operations Improvement,
Overhead Management
Alan Hodgkiss
Specialities
Business Support,
Internal Growth & Market Access,
Marketing and Project Management,
Overhead Management
Kami Kundi
Kami is looking forward to supporting businesses across the North East to grow and thrive.
Specialities
Business Development,
Business Support,
Marketing and Project Management
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