Gateshead-based Entrepreneurs’ Forum increases support with new partner deals

The Entrepreneurs’ Forum has announced a string of new partnerships to bolster ties with the North East business community.

The entrepreneurial membership organisation has signed corporate partner deals with print and packaging firm The Encore Group, marketing agency Narrative Integrated Communications and leisure operator Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel, in addition to a business support partner agreement with London North Eastern Railways (LNER).

Entrepreneurs’ Forum corporate partners work closely with the organisation to share expertise and raise awareness of the help they can offer entrepreneurs in the region, while business support partners offer advice and connect members with useful services.

The Entrepreneurs’ Forum, based in Gateshead, represents over 300 member companies with more than 23,000 employees and collective revenues above £2.3bn.

Existing partners include Barclays Eagle Labs, Deloitte, Newcastle United, Sage and Ward Hadaway.

The organisation’s chairman, James Robson MBE, said: “We’re delighted to announce these new partnerships, which will further enhance our relationship with the North East business community, and offer additional support to our members.

“Help from such a wide range of experienced partners is integral to the success of the Entrepreneurs’ Forum as we seek to build an entrepreneurial eco-system that truly helps business owners to thrive across the entire region.”

He added: “I’m looking forward to establishing lasting relationships with our latest partners and existing members.”

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