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Tees Valley leaders and businesses in campaign to showcase region

A campaign aimed at promoting Tees Valley as a place to do business has started today, complete with backing from local business leaders.

Launched at the Tees Valley Business Summit at Teesside University in Middlesbrough, Live Work Play in Tees Valley will highlight what the area offers companies already based here and those considering starting up, expanding or relocating to the area.

Tees Valley has a rich industrial history but the changing landscape has seen the area adapt and grow in a range of other sectors such as digital and creative, low carbon technology, logistics, advanced manufacturing and engineering.

Across many sectors Tees Valley is at the forefront; constructing offshore wind projects in the North Sea; pioneering new feedstock technologies; developing a cluster of biofuel plants; leading on carbon capture technology; delivering world class engineering; supporting business with technology enabled business process outsourcing; and building on world-class businesses.

The campaign - which is a close collaboration between Tees Valley Combined Authority, Tees Valley Unlimited, and the five local authorities – has been backed by the North East England Chamber of Commerce and has gained support from Tees Valley firms such as Nifco, Mobile Mini as well as smaller independent businesses such as The Olde Young Tea House in Middlesbrough.

Dave Budd, Mayor of Middlesbrough and Chair of Tees Valley Combined Authority, said: “It’s such an exciting time for Tees Valley and we know that people living and working here already are proud of the area. We also know that in the business community will support our campaign to help showcase our area to a wider audience.”

Paul Booth, Chair of Tees Valley Unlimited, said: “Tees Valley is a vibrant place for both people and businesses. We want to shine the spotlight on this wonderful area and reignite pride and passion in everything that we have to offer.

“We’re already leading the way in major industries and are building a reputation nationally as a dynamic and innovative area. We’re making great strides but we want to go further; we want to see more businesses make the Tees Valley its home so we can continue to grow and compete with other areas across the UK.”

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