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Speaker – Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen will conclude the launch event .

The big Tees

Delegates urged to sign up for This Is Tees Valley launch event
Strong views – Middlesbrough College CEO Zoe Lewis discusses opportunities and challenges with her fellow panel members at the 2022 launch event .

The region ’ s businesspeople can now book to attend the launch of national publication This Is Tees Valley 2023- 24 at Wynyard Hall , with Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen among the speakers , along with a Q & A featuring a panel of local business experts .

Up to 200 local business leaders are expected to attend the prestigious event on Wednesday July 19 ( noon-2pm ) to mark the launch of the annual publication produced by Tees Business in association with Tees Valley Combined Authority . The event is being sponsored by
Middlesbrough-based critical power specialist Durata , whose quality director Alison McGee will be among the speakers .
There will also be a Q & A discussion with an expert panel including Casper Shipping director Nikki Sayer , AV Dawson managing director Charlie Nettle and Double Eleven director Mark South .
Resolution director Dave Allan said : “ We ’ re delighted to be holding the launch of This Is Tees Valley 2023-24 at such a prestigious venue as Wynyard Hall . Our thanks to Durata for backing this important event .
“ It promises to be a hugely positive gathering as we look to our region ’ s future with real optimism . But I ’ m sure our expert panel won ’ t shirk from outlining the ongoing challenges too .
“ It will be fascinating to hear mayor Ben Houchen ’ s summary at the end of the panel discussion , as it ’ s clear there ’ s lots going on but very clear hurdles to overcome too if we ’ re to fulfil our region ’ s potential .”
Delegates can enjoy a buffet and refreshments over networking before the formalities get underway at the free-toattend event .
Pre-booking via the Tees Business website is essential .
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