East Durham Business Network

08/01/2025

You can read the latest issue of magazine, featuring YourLocal.com - Teesside, Delanoy Funeral Services, East Durham College and many more, via the link below!

https://eastdurhambusiness.co.uk/magazine/

08/01/2025

Later this month East Durham Business Network (Business Durham Clearwater Developments LEC: Communications/Digital/Publishing) is hosting its quarterly networking event, this time at Ramside Hall in Durham.

It will be on Tuesday, January 28, and registration to attend is now open.

The event offers the perfect chance to meet like minded businesses and learn more about the opportunities available across the North East.

Click on the link 👇 to book

https://www.businessdurham.co.uk/event-details/east-durham-business-network-meeting-1

11/12/2024

A leading logistics company is helping to improve learning for students at East Durham College after developing a new training arm.

Vantec Europe Limited (VEU) has won a contract with the college to deliver two immersive classrooms, at its campuses at Peterlee and Houghall:

https://eastdurhambusiness.co.uk/east-durham-college-students-to-benefit-from-state-of-the-art-training-suites/

11/12/2024

Businesses across East Durham are being encouraged to give their support to an annual careers fair aimed at inspiring students to pursue careers in a range of sectors.

Seaham High School is hosting its annual careers event for over 1100 pupils from age 11-16 on Monday, January 20, to show students about the range of opportunities available with employers in the area:

https://eastdurhambusiness.co.uk/businesses-encouraged-to-support-annual-careers-fair-to-inspire-next-generation-employees/

11/12/2024

A new facility opens its doors today offering safe housing and longer-term support for women across County Durham.

Durham County Council has extended its contract with Changing Lives for the provision of supported homeless accommodation until June 2026:

https://eastdurhambusiness.co.uk/supporting-county-durham-women-through-homelessness/

11/12/2024

Thousands of families in County Durham will be given some extra Christmas cheer through a food box scheme.

Durham County Council has used £81,000 of its Household Support Fund (HSF) allocation to purchase 2,000 support boxes for families this Christmas:

https://eastdurhambusiness.co.uk/christmas-food-boxes-spread-cheer-to-families-in-need/

11/12/2024

Durham County Council has confirmed that Seaham Food Festival will return for 2025, on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August.

It features more than 120 traders selling everything from street food to local beverages, and applications are now open for traders interested in taking a stall next year:

https://eastdurhambusiness.co.uk/trader-applications-for-seaham-food-festival-now-open-as-dates-confirmed/

03/12/2024

The RadissonBlu Durham has revealed a £5 million refurbishment project to elevate its guest experience and reaffirm its position as a premier destination in Durham City:

https://eastdurhambusiness.co.uk/multi-million-pound-refurbishment-under-way-at-radisson-blu-durham/

03/12/2024

Peterlee and Newton Aycliffe-based GEM Partnership have appointed Kelly Lee as Training Director. Read more on Aycliffe Today!

A training and recruitment specialist which recently marked 15 years in business has announced the appointment of a new director to further boost its training offering. GEM Partnership, which provides training and recruitment services across the North-East and has an office on Aycliffe Business Park...

03/12/2024

Yesterday our steering group members, Guy Bashford from Business Durham, Leanne Fawcett from LEC: Communications/Digital/Publishing and Gursh Kahlon and Ranj Gill from Clearwater Developments braved the wet weather to pop to The Lamp Room in Seaham for a network planning meeting as we start to think about our aims for 2025. It was a productive meeting and the food was delicious too!

14/11/2024

Don't forget you can read Issue 13 of East Durham Business magazine, which features news and updates from YourLocal.com - Teesside, Delanoy Funeral Services, Clearwater Developments and many more - in full online:

https://eastdurhambusiness.co.uk/magazine/

14/11/2024

In the latest issue of East Durham Business magazine, Sam Treadwell and Sara Jolly from East Durham College tell us about the college’s thriving apprenticeship provision and how they’re working to bridge the gap between the education sector and business community…

https://eastdurhambusiness.co.uk/the-sas-of-edc/

05/11/2024

Food fans are encouraged to save the date for the return of one of the region’s biggest food festivals.

Durham County Council has confirmed Bishop Auckland Food Festival will return to the town on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April.

Each year the two-day event attracts thousands of visitors for a jam-packed weekend full of food, fun, and entertainment:

https://eastdurhambusiness.co.uk/dates-announces-for-next-years-bishop-auckland-food-festival/

05/11/2024

Everflow, the UK’s leading multi-utility provider for businesses, has revealed the pilot of its EcoMOTs service has saved a trial cohort of 24 SMEs a total of £84,000 on their water and energy bills, and reduced their water usage by 25 megalitres, the equivalent of eight Olympic-sized swimming pools:

https://eastdurhambusiness.co.uk/peterlee-based-utility-company-helps-businesses-save-84000-on-their-energy-bills/

01/11/2024

Our magazine is the perfect platform for businesses to showcase their successes and business milestones.

Delanoy Funeral Services recently celebrated their fourth birthday and we've been with them from day one, watching them grow from a covid launch to the successful community company it is today.

Congratulations John and Julie!

🌟 Lovely feature in this quarter's East Durham Business Magazine, celebrating the fourth anniversary of Delanoy Funeral Services in Peterlee.

A heartfelt thank you to our community for your continued support. We're committed to providing compassionate and innovative services, reinvesting in our business, and we're proud to announce the addition of our new all-electric private ambulance. This eco-friendly vehicle ensures a quieter, more peaceful journey for your loved ones. 🚐💚

Thank you for trusting us during these important moments. Here's to many more years of service and care in our community! John and Julie🙏

23/10/2024

Issue 13 of East Durham Business magazine features an interview with the North East team from national window cleaning company Your Local, who talk about their plans to create jobs and grow in the region

23/10/2024

Believe Housing Limited have announced that board member John Marshall is taking over from Hazel Dale as its new Chairman. Read more at www.eastdurhambusiness.co.uk

14/10/2024

Over the next couple of weeks we'll be sharing features from Issue 13 of East Durham Business magazine, which is out now.

First up it's Kerry Walker from Business Durham who talks about her role as Business Growth Director, the economic landscape in County Durham and the role networks can play in the continued success of our area:

https://eastdurhambusiness.co.uk/ask-the-expert-kerry-walker-business-durhams-business-growth-director/