Tees Business Tees Business issue 13 | Page 5

Serving the Teesside Business Community | 5 /EVENTS Teesside Philanthropic Update Bar Zero, Middlesbrough Early-risers gathered for a breakfast event as Teesside Philanthropic Foundation gave an update to supporters on its latest fundraising activities. Charity chairman Andy Preston welcomed guests before short talks from talented local sportspeople, Olympic weight lifter Kelly-Jo Robson and pole vaulter Charlie Myers, on the effect of financial support they’ve received from the Foundation’s FAST Fund. Teesside Business Show Riverside Stadium The Riverside Stadium played host to another full house as hundreds of visitors toured the latest Teesside Business Show to talk to 60 exhibitors from companies across the North-East. Organised by Fresh Start Events, the show included stands featuring such high-profile Tees brands as Hardwick Hall Hotel, Cornerstone Business Solutions, Durham Tees Valley Airport, Middlesbrough FC, Acklam Hall, RMB Automotive, Northern Skills Group and Wynyard Hall. Major brands such as Tesla Motors, Emirates, Handelsbanken and Mercure also mixed with local names including Commerce House, DJM Aerial Solutions, Pink Penguin and Espresso Web.