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Aycliffe Today celebrates 10 years of delivering local news
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !
Aycliffe Today has marked 10 years in
“ Here ’ s to the next 10 years !” business since launching a decade ago . Aycliffe Today ’ s printed B2B publication ,
The website was launched in February 2012 Aycliffe Business ( formerly Aycliffe Today to deliver daily community , business and Business ), was launched in December 2012 . sports news to an online audience .
The publication has now worked with more
Since then it has amassed millions of than 200 companies that have used Aycliffe page views and grown a huge social media Business to promote their services , goods and following , while delivering a string of major products , or to raise local awareness , promote news stories and exclusives over the years . their brand or help to recruit local people .
Aycliffe Today currently has more than 9,000 Walker added : “ I ’ m very proud that we ’ ve followers on a Facebook page that reaches raised the profile of so many businesses locally . more than 40,000 people a month .
“ Aycliffe Business Park is the beating
Its Twitter account has 8,200 followers and heart of County Durham ’ s economy , and the its LinkedIn page regularly reaches 20,000 importance of shouting about our business people a month with business news . success stories – to other organisations as well
Creator and editor Martin Walker said : “ It ’ s as the general public – can ’ t be underestimated . hard to believe it ’ s been 10 years since I came “ We ’ re looking forward to planning Aycliffe up with the idea of Aycliffe Today .
Business ’ s 10th birthday celebrations later this
“ It has certainly been an interesting few year !” years in that time , and we ’ ve usually been first Aycliffe Business are working on issue # 56 , to break all the big Aycliffe stories . due out in April . The booking deadline is
“ A special mention to Tania Henzell and 5pm on Friday , March 25 . To book space , call Paul McGeary , who played such a big part in Martin Walker on 01325 728024 or email helping me get Aycliffe Today off the ground . martin @ aycliffetoday . co . uk .
AYCLIFFE FIRM TO HELP COLLEGE WITH GROUNDBREAKING ‘ ROBOT LAB ’
Tutors have been given a tantalising glimpse of the technology heading towards their college that will transform the way the next generation of students learn and work .
Darlington College placement coach Tomos Ellis and business development advisor Paul Clark were taken on a tour of Cobots Online , the Aycliffe-based robotics specialists helping them with the latest phase of development for learners .
The college is developing a robotics automation training facility , electric vehicle workshop , technical support lab and a business hub for professional qualifications in a major boost for students and apprentices .
Bright new future ( left to right ) Darlington College placement coach Tomos Ellis and business development advisor Paul Clark with Cobots Online commercial manager Matt Thompson and business development manager Mark Thompson at their hi-tech facility in Newton Aycliffe .
Cobots Online is part of ALM , a cubicle hardware manufacturer on Aycliffe Business Park , and was born when it invested in cobots .
Business development manager Mark Thompson said : “ It ’ s great that the college is now becoming involved so students can receive hands-on learning .
“ Industry is moving on and cobots will allow the UK to compete on the global stage as they reduce the cost of labour .”
BUSINESS BRIEFS
BURTREE BIRTHDAY National caravan and motorhome dealer Kimberley is celebrating ten years of business near Newton Aycliffe since taking over the well-known seven-acre site at Burtree Gate in 2012 .
As the only Kimberley branch in the North-East , the Burtree branch has become an integral northern base for the dealer over the last decade and the source of lifelong memories for many long-standing customers and staff .
Kimberley is the fourth dealer to have occupied the site since it first opened in the early 1960 ’ s , which predates the businesses formation in 1981 .
COUNCIL TO INVEST MILLIONS Plans to invest millions of pounds in frontline services , including highways , streets , parks and nature reserves , have been agreed by County Durham councillors .
A report to councillors detailed various investments to improve green spaces , country parks and help achieve the council ’ s target to reduce its carbon emissions .
DISCOVERING DURHAM An organisation which champions local food , drink and arts and crafts producers is giving dozens of microbrands a route to market , as it prepares to mark its second birthday .
Discovering Durham – which is run by passionate entrepreneurs Liza Johnson of The Tea Enthusiasts , Dawn Wilson of The Glass Raven and Matty Booth , who founded the Working Hand Brewery – supports over 70 producers from across the County Durham area who are looking to increase awareness of their products .
AYCLIFFE BUSINESS Aycliffe Business are working on issue # 56 , due out in April . The booking deadline is 5pm on Friday , March 25 . To book space , call Martin Walker on 01325 728024 or email martin @ aycliffetoday . co . uk .
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