Director of Exwold & Founder of Alexander Jewitt & Co.

"The access the Entrepreneurs’ Forum gives business owners to a strong and diverse network is vital to the success of so many North East firms. Being an entrepreneur should never be a lonely existence and the opportunity to engage with fellow business owners who have experience and expertise to share is without doubt one of the most valuable resources available to our members."

Senior Partner at Recognition PR.

"I value the Forum as it provides the ideal platform for like-minded individuals to talk peer to peer about ideas and opportunities to develop their business. The North East’s most important priority is new jobs. The best way to create these is by growing private sector businesses, hence the need for the Entrepreneurs’ Forum's vital work."

Director of Wessington Cryogenics.

"Supporting local businesses is rewarding because investing in them and helping to remove barriers to growth such as access to finance , skills and promoting best practice generally leads to increased productivity and competitiveness, which is fantastic for the North East and UK economy. There's a huge amount of pride in the North East and this creates an environment for self-perpetuating growth."

Former Managing Director of Ebac & Owner of Entreprenising.

"The North East doesn’t shout about what it does. If we lift our heads up for a short while, we can make a stronger economy."

Director of Bell Bros (Ashington) Limited. 

"I accepted the invitation to join the board of the Forum as I reckon it's payback time for all the support and encouragement its members have given me over the past few years... some of which haven't been easy. It is good to know we are not alone."

Chief Executive of Visualsoft.

"Organisations like the Entrepreneurs’ Forum are hugely important; I’ve been a member of the Forum for many years. Running a business can be a lonely place, but the Entrepreneurs’ Forum brings entrepreneurs together and provides them with an environment to share knowledge and experience."

Co-founder and Director of Dipsticks Research.

"I’ve been a Forum member for many years and throughout that period the Forum has been a pivotal North East organisation that has not only inspired me to go that extra mile, but a platform that has enabled me to discuss the wider business ‘ups and downs’ with other entrepreneurial individuals; an invaluable asset in the North East not to be taken lightly."

Co-founder and Managing Director of Osbit Ltd.

"The Entrepreneurs’ Forum is important for business owners because you get to meet like-minded individuals and highly-successful people who you can learn from, share stories and share experiences."

Managing Director of The Nicholson Group.

"I joined the Forum to be inspired, and I have been, enjoying the world class events and rubbing shoulders with the best in North East business, and would now like to help inspire others as I believe that 'there's no improvement without change and no change without learning taking place'. The Forum is the perfect place to do just that."

Chief Executive of Parkdean Resorts.

"Since its founding in the early 2000s, the Forum has demonstrated the importance of supporting North East business leaders, who are creating jobs, driving growth and strengthening our regional economy, through it’s fantastic events calendar and mentoring programme. For me, the Forum is an invaluable source of inspiration, and I’m delighted to support the Forum’s vital work."