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Empowering North East Entrepreneurs: Not Your Normal Networking
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Empowering North East Entrepreneurs: Not Your Normal Networking

Posted on the 08 Jul 2025

Forging a path at the helm of a growing business can often prove isolating. That’s precisely why the Entrepreneurs’ Forum exists: a dynamic, entrepreneur-led, not-for-profit organisation focused on inspiring and supporting business owners who are ready to accelerate growth, lift their horizons, and transform not just their companies, but the broader North East economy.

Finalists Announced for 2025 Entrepreneurial Awards
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Finalists Announced for 2025 Entrepreneurial Awards

Posted on the 03 Jul 2025

The Entrepreneurs’ Forum has revealed the finalists for its annual Entrepreneurial Awards, which celebrate the most inspiring and impactful business leaders from across the North East.

North East Entrepreneurs Report Recovery in Confidence but Remain Critical of Government Policy
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North East Entrepreneurs Report Recovery in Confidence but Remain Critical of Government Policy

Posted on the 09 Jun 2025

Confidence among North East entrepreneurs is beginning to rebound, with 67% of business owners now feeling optimistic or very optimistic about their prospects – a marked improvement over the past two quarters, though still well below the confidence levels regularly seen 12 months ago, when more than 85% reported optimism. 

Double Eleven’s Kimberley Turner Joins Entrepreneurs’ Forum Board
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Double Eleven’s Kimberley Turner Joins Entrepreneurs’ Forum Board

Posted on the 20 May 2025

The Entrepreneurs’ Forum has announced the appointment of Kimberley Turner, CFO and Commercial Director of Middlesbrough-based independent gaming studio, Double Eleven, to its Board of Directors.

Q&A with Abi and Tom Reid, Merwave
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Q&A with Abi and Tom Reid, Merwave

Posted on the 13 May 2025

Ahead of their fireside chat at our upcoming spring conference, Abi and Tom Reid, co-founders of Merwave, share all.

Financing the future
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Financing the future

Posted on the 13 May 2025

Maven is one of the UK’s most active private equity investors and has a track record of identifying and supporting high-growth businesses. In the North East, Maven manages three regional funds and also invests on behalf of the Maven Venture Capital Trusts. Here, Maven showcase three of their latest collaborations with great North East entrepreneurs.

Q&A with Simon Moyle, Vivup
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Q&A with Simon Moyle, Vivup

Posted on the 16 Apr 2025

Ahead of his keynote at our upcoming spring conference, Simon Moyle, high-growth leader and former CEO of Vivup, shares all.

Nominations and Applications Open for 2025 Entrepreneurial Awards
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Nominations and Applications Open for 2025 Entrepreneurial Awards

Posted on the 01 Apr 2025

The Entrepreneurs’ Forum is once again celebrating the North East’s boldest and brightest business talent as nominations and applications open for its 2025 Entrepreneurial Awards.

Corporate Membership Offers Exclusive Opportunity to Join Entrepreneurs’ Forum
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Corporate Membership Offers Exclusive Opportunity to Join Entrepreneurs’ Forum

Posted on the 17 Mar 2025

The North East’s largest membership organisation for founders is opening applications from corporate businesses to become part of their thriving entrepreneurial community.

North East entrepreneurs say Government economic policy is hampering growth
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North East entrepreneurs say Government economic policy is hampering growth

Posted on the 12 Mar 2025

North East entrepreneurs feel their contribution to the economy is undervalued and lack any confidence that Government policy will lead to economic growth, the latest Entrepreneurs’ Forum survey reveals.

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