Thank You to Our Partners

Thank you to our partners, we really do appreciate your support and being part of our inspiring day.

One to Watch Award Partner

ScaleUp North East

ScaleUp North East

Scaleup North East, delivered by RTC North, offers bespoke support for ambitious business owners, focusing on growth, profitability, and wealth. Its diverse team of experienced Partners provide strategic coaching, mentoring, and consulting. Hundreds of North East businesses have seen transformative results, leveraging the expertise of passionate, respected Partners.

Scale-up Award Partner

White Digital

White Digital

With offices in Darlington and Newcastle, White Digital is a Creative & Digital Agency with a unique way of measuring a showing the value they generate. SEO, PPC, Paid or Organic Social or full brand and creative support, White Digital take a holistic view of each client focussing their efforts and leveraging different skills to move the needle on the numbers that really matter.

Impact Award Partner

UMi

UMi

UMi make it easier for businesses to do more and go further by finding and packaging the best information, expertise and finance. Since 2007, UMi has helped more than 600,000 businesses, defrayed £300m in grants and loans, leveraged £650m of private investment, created or safeguarded 40,000 jobs and facilitated contract wins worth £185m.

Champion Award Partner

Prima Cheese

Prima Cheese

Established in 1996 with a strong family heritage at the heart of the business, Prima Cheese has grown to become the UK’s leading cheese processor. We specialise in Pizza Cheese, but have diversified into the supply of other dairy products primarily for the foodservice and food manufacturing markets - now we export to over 50 markets worldwide.

Entrepreneur of the Year Award Partner

Ward Hadaway

Ward Hadaway

Ward Hadaway is one of the UK's Top 75 law firms and a long-time supporter of the Forum. With more than 450 staff and over 90 partners, they are a full service law firm with a reputation for quality, innovation and a partner-led commitment to client service excellence.

Lifetime Achievement Award Partner

North East Combined Authority

North East Combined Authority

The North East Combined Authority is led by North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness and leaders of the seven local authorities. Our purpose is to champion the full potential of our region. Collaborating with our partners and local authorities, we’ll create a better way of life by connecting communities, giving people the skills to succeed, and improving wellbeing for all, so that the North East is recognised as an outstanding place to live, work, visit and invest.

Drinks Reception Partner

Week2Week Serviced Apartments

Week2Week Serviced Apartments

Discover the ultimate hassle-free, home-away-from-home living with Week2Week. Whether you're staying for a few days, weeks, or months, their fully equipped apartments and houses are your ideal retreat. Contact Week2Week for corporate bookings, extended stays, relocation and leisure stays.

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