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AWARDS
Support – Additional Lengths ’ managing director Victoria Lynch with Tees Business director Dave Allan .

AWARDS SUPPORT

Additional Lengths back event to promote future business stars

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Stockton-based success story that began in a back bedroom has announced its continued support as headline sponsor of the Best New Tees Business Awards – with a call going out to potential category sponsors .
For the fourth successive year , the Best New Tees Business Awards , a Tees Business event , will celebrate our region ’ s brightest and best new businesses and the entrepreneurs who drive them .
Now with a slightly revamped format , the 2024 ceremony will be held in the Coleman Suite at Hardwick Hall on the afternoon of Wednesday November 6 , with a twocourse lunch .
The awards will again shine a light on the huge pool of talent the Tees region has to offer , celebrating the bravery , courage and determination shown by entrepreneurs in starting a business within the last three years .
There will be the usual inspirational stories , speeches and , of course , the presentation of 10 awards to businesses and individuals .
Victoria Lynch , cover star of this issue of Tees Business , has taken Stockton-based Additional Lengths from a back bedroom business to being the UK ’ s second-largest hair extensions company .
And because she ’ s built a business from scratch , Victoria says she is proud to be supporting new entrepreneurs through the awards ceremony .
“ It is an honour to be the headline sponsor of the 2024 Best New Tees Business Awards ,” she said .
“ Tees Business is an organisation that is close to my heart and has shown me and my business a lot of support over the years .
“ To be sponsoring an award that celebrates the amazing new and emerging business talent in Teesside is an absolute pleasure .”
Tees Business director Dave Allan said : “ These awards showcase the vibrant new businesses that are driving economic growth and fostering a culture of creativity and ambition in our region .
“ We ’ re thrilled to have Additional Lengths back on board as headline sponsor , as there are few better examples of a business showing what is possible from small beginnings . Victoria is a role model for new entrepreneurs .”
Businesses now have the chance to be associated with the Best New Tees Business Awards through various sponsorship opportunities – as well as giving much-needed support to the
Venue – Hardwick Hall ’ s Coleman Suite will host the 2024 Best New Tees Business Awards on Wednesday November 6 .
region ’ s up-and-coming stars of the future .
There are category packages available , which will give your organisation a wave of publicity and exposure before , during and post-event , along with a smaller package for the event programme .
Previous winners of Best New Tees Business Awards trophies include GB Bank , 1st for EPA , The Petite Agency , Phoenix 2 Retail , Coupland Leather , Trew Surveying and Southern Asset Management .
To ask about sponsorship opportunities for the 2024 event , call 01642 450255 or email info @ teesbusiness . co . uk .
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