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SUMMARY:Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Professional Discovery Session
DESCRIPTION:Extract from event advert \n“Grant Thornton and Teesside University are proud to launch the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Professional programme – designed to upskill professionals (across a broad range of roles) in sustainability.Investing in environmental\, social and governance (ESG) skills helps employers’ future-proof their business against market shifts\, changing consumer preferences and growing regulatory requirements.” \nInformation and to register\, please click here.
URL:https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/business/event/corporate-responsibility-and-sustainability-professional-discovery-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grow,Invest
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T120000
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SUMMARY:Buying a franchise: What serious business owners need to know before they commit
DESCRIPTION:Extract from event advert \n“Buying a franchise can be a powerful way to start a business\, but it is not a guaranteed shortcut to success. This session is designed for individuals considering franchise ownership who want a realistic understanding of what they are committing to – financially\, operationally\, and personally. \nIn this webinar\, Julie Taylor\, Franchise Strategist and Advisor\, will demystify the franchise buying process and explain how franchising actually works behind the scenes. Topics include understanding franchise fees and ongoing costs\, assessing franchise opportunities objectively\, recognising red flags\, and why many applications are declined — even from capable candidates.” \n\n\nFor more information and to register\, please click here.
URL:https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/business/event/buying-a-franchise-what-serious-business-owners-need-to-know-before-they-commit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grow,Invest
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T170000
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SUMMARY:Digital Connectivity Business Drop In: Hartlepool
DESCRIPTION:Extract from  event advert \n“How can digital infrastructure and connectivity help your business? \nCome and speak to @TeesValleyCA’s Digital team at an upcoming drop-in session\, to share your experiences and help shape future support and interventions. \nTees Valley Combined Authority would like to understand: \n\nIf your internet connectivity and mobile coverage is suitable for your current and future business needs\nHow your business could benefit from smart technology\nAny other digital services you think would improve the region\n\n  \nFor more information and to register\, please click here.
URL:https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/business/event/digital-connectivity-business-drop-in-hartlepool/
LOCATION:The BIS\, Hartlepool\, 13-17 Whitby Street\, Hartlepool\, TS24 7AD
CATEGORIES:Grow,Invest,Start
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T112655Z
UID:9545-1776852000-1776859200@redcarcleveland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tees Valley - Digital and Creative Breakfast Networking
DESCRIPTION:Extract from event advert \n“Join us at The BIS for an exciting Digital & Creative Breakfast Networking session for the Tees Valley. Meet other businesses in the digital and creative clusters\, hear an overview of the Research & Innovation support available through Teesside University\, and connect with the team to explore opportunities and next steps.” \nFor more information and to register\, please click here.
URL:https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/business/event/tees-valley-digital-and-creative-breakfast-networking-3/
LOCATION:The BIS\, 13-17 Whitby Street\, Hartlepool\, TS24 7AD
CATEGORIES:Grow,Invest,Start
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103308
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T095600Z
UID:9744-1776852000-1776859200@redcarcleveland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Investment Zone Roundtable Series: Creative Industries
DESCRIPTION:Extract from event advert \n\n\n“Join our Tees Valley Investment Zone Roundtable taking place on Wednesday 22 April\, 10:00-12:00\, at The BIS\, Hartlepool. \n\n\n\n\nThis informal session will put focus on Digital & Creative Industries and will help to refine the IZ’s business support offer – we’d love for you to share your insights and experience with us. \nThe Investment Zone brings a unique opportunity to the region: £160million to accelerate the region’s digital and creative industries and unlock their full economic potential. We’re working to shape a framework for the right funding\, expert support\, cutting-edge facilities and investment for local firms to thrive.“ \n  \n\nFor more information and to register\, please click here.
URL:https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/business/event/investment-zone-roundtable-series-creative-industries/
CATEGORIES:Grow,Invest
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T131500
DTSTAMP:20260418T103308
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SUMMARY:Digital trade in time-sensitive & perishable supply chains (Metaship)
DESCRIPTION:Extract from event advert \n“Join us online to explore how digital trade boosts speed and efficiency in perishable goods shipping.Bruce Trebble (Metaship) will be leading this practical session focused on digital trade in time-sensitive supply chains\, exploring how businesses can: \n\nreduce delays and friction when moving fresh or fast-moving goods\nimprove visibility across the full supply chain\nstreamline documentation\, compliance and border processes\nreduce the risk of errors\, delays and spoilage”\n\nFor more information and to register\, please click here.
URL:https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/business/event/digital-trade-in-time-sensitive-perishable-supply-chains-metaship/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T160000
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UID:9459-1776862800-1776873600@redcarcleveland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Enterprise Session: Redcar
DESCRIPTION:Excerpt from event advert \n“Thinking about starting or growing your business but not sure where to begin? These friendly sessions\, delivered by our Enterprise Lead Ainsley Mullen\, are here to help you take your next steps with confidence. Whether you’ve got the spark of an idea\, a business plan in progress\, or you’ve already started trading\, these sessions are a great fit. You’ll get practical advice and supportive guidance to help you build a sustainable business in Redcar and Cleveland.” \nPlease note this event is free to attend.\nFor more information and to register\, please click here.
URL:https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/business/event/enterprise-session-redcar-2/
LOCATION:Redcar Civic Centre\, Ridley St\, Redcar\, TS10 1TD
CATEGORIES:Grow,Start
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T150000
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SUMMARY:Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Measures and Employer Actions
DESCRIPTION:Extract from event advert \n“Get ahead of the Employment Rights Act 2025 with a clear breakdown of the reforms set to reshape sick pay\, dismissal rules\, family rights and worker protections through 2026–27. \nThe Employment Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent in December 2025 and over the next couple of years it will introduce additions and amendments to existing legislation\, including the Employment Rights Act 1996. \nThis session will give an overview of the major reforms\, including changes to sick pay\, dismissal rules\, familyrelated rights\, and new protections for zerohours and agency workers. It will also explain when each change is due to take effect. \nYou will leave with the knowledge to review your policies\, update systems and support managers as these changes roll out through 2026 and 2027.” \nFor more information and to register\, please click here.
URL:https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/business/event/employment-rights-act-2025-key-measures-and-employer-actions-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grow,Invest
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103308
CREATED:20260413T101602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T101602Z
UID:9753-1777370400-1777377600@redcarcleveland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Investment Zone Roundtable Series: Digital & Creative Industries
DESCRIPTION:Extract from event advert \n\n“Join our Tees Valley Investment Zone Roundtable taking place on Tuesday 28 April\, 10:00-12:00\, at the National Horizons Centre\, Darlington. \n\n\n\nThis informal session will put focus on Digital & Creative Industries and will help to refine the IZ’s business support offer – we’d love for you to share your insights and experience with us. \nThe Investment Zone brings a unique opportunity to the region: £160million to accelerate the region’s digital and creative industries and unlock their full economic potential. We’re working to shape a framework for the right funding\, expert support\, cutting-edge facilities and investment for local firms to thrive.“ \n  \n\nFor more information and to register\, please click here.
URL:https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/business/event/investment-zone-roundtable-series-digital-creative-industries-2/
LOCATION:National Horizons Centre\, 38 John Dixon Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 1HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Grow,Invest
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103308
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T101230Z
UID:9601-1777453200-1777482000@redcarcleveland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Digital Connectivity Business Drop In: Redcar
DESCRIPTION:Extract from  event advert \n“How can digital infrastructure and connectivity help your business? \nCome and speak to @TeesValleyCA’s Digital team at an upcoming drop-in session\, to share your experiences and help shape future support and interventions. \nTees Valley Combined Authority would like to understand: \n\nIf your internet connectivity and mobile coverage is suitable for your current and future business needs\nHow your business could benefit from smart technology\nAny other digital services you think would improve the region\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, please click here.
URL:https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/business/event/digital-connectivity-business-drop-in/
LOCATION:The Palace Hub\, 28-29 Esplanade\,\, Redcar\, TS10 3AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Grow,Invest,Start
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T120000
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UID:9738-1777456800-1777464000@redcarcleveland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Investment Zone Roundtable Series: Digital & Creative Industries
DESCRIPTION:Extract from event advert \n\n\n“Join our Tees Valley Investment Zone Roundtable taking place on Wednesday 29 April\, 10:00-12:00\, at The Palace Hub\, Redcar \n\n\n\n\nThis informal session will put focus on Digital & Creative Industries and will help to refine the IZ’s business support offer – we’d love for you to share your insights and experience with us. \nThe Investment Zone brings a unique opportunity to the region: £160million to accelerate the region’s digital and creative industries and unlock their full economic potential. We’re working to shape a framework for the right funding\, expert support\, cutting-edge facilities and investment for local firms to thrive.“ \n  \n\nFor more information and to register\, please click here.
URL:https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/business/event/investment-zone-roundtable-series-digital-creative-industries/
LOCATION:The Palace Hub\, 28-29 Esplanade\,\, Redcar\, TS10 3AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Grow,Invest
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T140000
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UID:9693-1777464000-1777471200@redcarcleveland.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Lunch Lab
DESCRIPTION:Extract from event advert \n\n\n“Welcome to The Lunch Lab – where networking meets good food and even better conversation. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for The Lunch Lab – Tees Valley’s freshest networking concept.\nA relaxed\, midday meet-up where you build your own plate (wraps\, bowls\, bites…) and build real connections with like-minded professionals.\nExpect good food\, a great speaker\, and even better conversations. \nThis isn’t your usual lunch-and-leave event. The Lunch Lab brings together Tees Valley’s business community for two hours of great networking\, great connections\, and great bites – all wrapped up in a fun\, speed-networking format that guarantees you’ll meet more people\, not just stick with who you came with.” \nPlease note: There is a £15 cost to attend this event.\n\nFor more information and to register\, please click here.
URL:https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/business/event/the-lunch-lab/
LOCATION:Bison’s Bar & Grill\, 103 High Street\, Norton\, TS20 1AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Grow,Invest,Start
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103308
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SUMMARY:NEPIC Cluster Connect – April
DESCRIPTION:Extract from event advert \n“This free\, monthly meeting brings together NEPIC members and offers the opportunity to make introductions\, develop connections and gain support and inspiration from industry colleagues\, along with helping to raise your personal and business profile. \nJoin us at the Wilton Centre for our April Cluster Connect. \nSpeakers TBC. \nPLEASE NOTE: If you are a NON-Member and would like to attend a Cluster Connect please contact karen.woodland@nepic.co.uk and we will be able to discuss membership with you.” \n \nFor  more information and to register\, please click here.
URL:https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/business/event/nepic-cluster-connect-april/
LOCATION:The Wilton Centre\, Wilton\, TS10 4RF
CATEGORIES:Grow,Invest,Start
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