6 | Tees Business
BUSINESS BITES
£59M TRANSPORT BOOST
A groundbreaking £59m transport fund has
been devolved to the Tees Valley to radically
improve public transport across our region.
The six metro mayors in England will
receive half of a national pot to locally
deliver the schemes. Tees Valley’s allocation
is based on an equal division per head of
population.
Tees Valley Combined Authority says
it will work closely with the bus and rail
operators to maximise the investment
and ensure real change is driven to the
transport system.
RECRUITERS’ EXPANSION PLANS
Stokesley-based multi-sector recruiter
MSS People has increased its headcount,
opened a new base north of the border and
rebranded the business as part of its long
term ambitious growth plans.
The move will see it place ‘people’ at the
centre of all that they do for their clients,
candidates and themselves.
The rebrand also serves as a strong
signal of intent for the Teesside-based
business that in 2015 was recognised
by The Telegraph as one of the 1,000
Companies To Inspire Britain.
TECH SCALE-UP PLAN
Fourteen tech companies in the Tees Valley
are being helped to scale and grow with the
support of a new DigitalCity initiative.
DigitalCity Scale is a three-month
programme designed specifically for
ambitious businesses in the digital and
technology sectors who can demonstrate
high growth and potential for scaling.
The first cohort began their programme
at a launch event at Wynyard Hall.
VIRTUAL REALITY TOURS
A Teesside estate and letting agent is
combining the world of property and
virtual reality in a bid to transform client
experience.
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