EVENTS
Quick launch – Tees Business directors Martin Walker and Dave Allan along with Joanne Regan , Andrew Rowe and Andrew Moorby , of VelociTees ’ headline sponsors Azets .
PICTURE : TOM BANKS
VelociTees !
A quick word about our region ’ s fastest growing businesses …
Entries are now open for new awards launched by Tees Business in partnership with Azets to recognise and celebrate our region ’ s booming businesses - the fastest growing in terms of turnover and job creation .
A prestigious lunchtime event on Thursday February 16 will see Tees Business and headline sponsor , accountant and business advisor Azets , join forces to unveil The VelociTees - the fastest growing businesses across several categories .
Entries are now open for those who believe their business is among the fastest growing in the region based on turnover , job creation – or both !
There are three categories of Top Turnover VelociTees for businesses to enter . These are for :
> Large business - Open to businesses with a turnover of more than £ 10m in latest filed accounts .
> SME - Open to businesses with a turnover of between £ 3m and £ 10m in latest filed accounts .
> Small business - Open to businesses with a turnover of between £ 250,000 and £ 3m in latest filed accounts .
There ’ ll also be an award for the overall Top Turnover VelociTees , decided from the finalists in the above three categories .
There ’ s a further three categories of Top Job Creation VelociTees for businesses to enter . These are for :
> Large business - Open to businesses with more than 250 employees in latest filed accounts .
> SME – Open to businesses with 51-250 employees in latest filed accounts .
> Small business - Open to businesses with 10-50 employees in latest filed accounts .
There ’ ll also be an award for the overall Top Job Creation VelociTees , decided from the finalists in the above three categories .
Joanne Regan , regional managing partner at Azets , said : “ Azets is delighted to be headline sponsor for the inaugural VelociTees .
“ These awards are testament to the talent and growth of businesses across the region . We value the opportunity to showcase the vibrant business community across Teesside and look forward to celebrating the firms shortlisted and their incredible achievements .
“ Our sponsorship reflects Azets ’ commitment to shine a light on the Tees region ’ s thriving business sector . The VelociTees are the perfect way to support the local community and they are a crucial platform to encourage the growth of the sector as a whole .”
Entries are now open for The VelociTees !
Tees Business director Dave Allan said : “ Many businesses across the Tees region are expanding fast – in both turnover and job creation .
“ The VelociTees is a brilliant and fitting way to highlight and celebrate our amazing region ’ s booming businesses .
“ We ’ re delighted to have Azets on board , not only as headline sponsors but as accountancy professionals who can check and verify the shortlists and winners .
“ We ’ re excited to add The VelociTees to our growing stable of awards events , which already include the established Tees Businesswomen Awards , Tees Tech Awards and Best New Tees Business Awards .”
Tees Business also recently announced plans to launch the inaugural Tees Business Awards in April 2023 , sponsored by PD Ports .
The VelociTees are open to businesses in Middlesbrough , Stockton , Redcar &
Cleveland , Stokesley , Hartlepool and Darlington . To enter , businesses must have at least two years of filed accounts . Applications will be considered by qualified accountants from Azets , who will act as judges . The judges ’ decision is final . Visit The VelociTees page on the Tees Business website for details on how to enter . We ’ re also looking for partners to be part of the inaugural event as category sponsors – sign up now to celebrate our fastest-growing businesses – VelociTees !
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