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Five ways the North East reminded us of its business brilliance this week

We feel a little spoilt here at Bdaily this week. Once again it seems the North East has surpassed even its own high standards, reminding us of its business brawn and entrepreneurial excellence.

We take a look back on five stories which demonstrate everything that excites us about the region’s thirst for business success.

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New opportunity

Altogether is born as Newcastle creative agency Sumo disbands

Sarah Tempest and Michael Sutton worked together at recently-disbanded Sumo Design for the last 10 years. Now the pair have seized an opportunity to carry on their partnership with the launch of a new agency.

Pulling power

Former Dragons’ Den entrepreneur backs Newcastle recruitment startup

Well-known British entrepreneur, and former Dragons’ Den investor, James Caan has launched his first venture in the North East by backing an upcoming recruitment firm, specialising in the tech sector.

Indomitable Spirit

79 year old North East entrepreneur makes static electricity breakthrough

North East entrepreneur Tony Edwards has crafted a product that permanently banishes static electricity, proving that age is just a number at 79 years old.

Entrepreneurial allure

Young entrepreneurs and startups wanted: Campus North lands Young Founders opportunity

This summer, Newcastle will become the only place outside of London to host Young Founders, an initiative designed to kickstart the entrepreneurial business ideas of 16 - 18 year olds.

Global strength

Tees Valley ‘ready as ever to deliver in a global marketplace’, Lord Heseltine

Former Deputy Prime Minister Lord Heseltine has revealed proposals to rejuvenate economic prosperity in the Tees Valley, believing the region to ‘ready as ever to deliver in a global marketplace’.

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