The Business & IP Centre North East is holding a free ‘business brunch’, focussed on North East businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors (although all are welcome to join). At the Manufacturing & Engineering Business Brunch, you will make new business contacts, gain fresh industry-specific insights, and take away practical tips to implement in your business.
We will be hearing from a team of Expert speakers on several key topics:
Kim English & Colin Hastings – production systems improvement
Kim English and Colin Hastings are past business executives and seasoned Toyota trained Lean professionals who bring expertise, coaching and implementation skills to address key business issues, delivering tangible changes to operational performance. Their company, BTA, provides solutions based on their wealth of knowledge from a wide range of sectors including food and beverage, automotive, engineering, pharmaceutical, warehousing and logistics, home furnishings, FMCG.
James Staniforth – complying with environmental legislation, and sustainability
James is extremely passionate about the environment and business and believes that collectively we can make a difference to the future of our environment, businesses and communities. He is the Founder of Sustainable Business Services; working in both business sustainability and environmental efficiencies for over six years has combined his passions, helping him support businesses to become more environmentally aware.
Tracey Watson – international trade
With over 35 years’ experience across commercial operations, supply chains, compliance, and business support, Tracey has a strong track record of helping companies trade efficiently and safely. As Director of Tees Global Ltd, she works with businesses across the UK to simplify complex customs rules, reduce risk, and support international growth. She is also the founder and editor of Horizon – North East, the region’s only international-trade-focused magazine.
Attendees are welcome to stay for the whole event, or drop in and out as preferred.
There will also be the chance to network over hot breakfast sandwiches and tea/coffee. We hope to see you there!
This event is funded by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, supported by Gateshead Council.
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