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Maven invests £4.75m in sustainable food packaging specialist iPac
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Maven invests £4.75m in sustainable food packaging specialist iPac

Posted on the 24 Mar 2026

Maven Capital Partners has completed a £4.75 million investment in iPac, a leading manufacturer of thermoformed packaging for the food sector. The business supplies innovative and sustainable solutions to many of the UK’s tier 1 food producers whose products are stocked by major retailers including Tesco, M&S, Aldi and Sainsbury’s.

Helping landlords and tenants to light the Fuse
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Helping landlords and tenants to light the Fuse

Posted on the 24 Mar 2026

One of the UK’s fastest-growing providers of commercial property solutions has connected the past with the future — thanks to new name Fuse.

Accountancy firm launches Director Development Programme for aspiring associate directors
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Accountancy firm launches Director Development Programme for aspiring associate directors

Posted on the 24 Mar 2026

Robson Laidler Accountants has appointed four members of its team onto its new Director Development Programme. 

Agency ‘launched in a Gateshead Starbucks’ eyes up £1m turnover as it turns ten
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Agency ‘launched in a Gateshead Starbucks’ eyes up £1m turnover as it turns ten

Posted on the 20 Mar 2026

A business born at a table inside a North East branch of Starbucks has turned ten - and is on-course to turn over £1m for the first time. 

Gardiner Richardson wins international award
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Gardiner Richardson wins international award

Posted on the 19 Mar 2026

Newcastle-based strategic brand communications agency, Gardiner Richardson, has won silver at the international DBA Design Effectiveness Awards for its brand and communications work to help drive footfall to the historic Grainger Market in Newcastle City Centre.

Develop North PLC reports strong performance and solid foundations for next phase of growth
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Develop North PLC reports strong performance and solid foundations for next phase of growth

Posted on the 16 Mar 2026

North East investment company Develop North PLC (Develop North) has reported a year of strong performance in its annual results for the year ending 30 November 2025, creating a solid platform for its next phase of growth following the publication of its new investment strategy and fundraise.

Teesside Airport Secures Landmark Air Freight Deal With Global Carrier
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Teesside Airport Secures Landmark Air Freight Deal With Global Carrier

Posted on the 06 Mar 2026

Cargo flights to China are set to take off from Teesside International Airport following a landmark agreement to establish a major new long-haul air freight link – delivering a significant boost for regional trade and global connectivity.

Horizon Works Announces New National Series of Invented Podcast
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Horizon Works Announces New National Series of Invented Podcast

Posted on the 06 Mar 2026

Industrial marketing company Horizon Works is proud to announce the next evolution of its innovation-focused podcast, Invented, with a new, expanded series set to launch in April 2026.

Businesses invited to ‘Meet the Money’
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Businesses invited to ‘Meet the Money’

Posted on the 06 Mar 2026

A national business funding roadshow is heading to the North East, offering companies the chance to connect directly with banks, investors and financial backers.

Hay & Kilner strengthens commercial property team with appointment of James Stacey
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Hay & Kilner strengthens commercial property team with appointment of James Stacey

Posted on the 05 Mar 2026

Hay & Kilner has further strengthened its commercial property offering with the appointment of James Stacey as a Commercial Property Associate.

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