Why the Tees region is
THE PLACE TO BE !
Thinking of investing or doing business in the Tees region ? Here ’ s some advice from our region ’ s business leaders …
I remember driving into Middlesbrough 14 years ago to look at our new office space and I can honestly say I ’ ve not seen more regeneration or development in such a small area in any of the other towns or cities since then .
Middlesbrough is unrecognisable now to what it was , especially within the digital sector . Growth has been phenomenal , and the sense of community and knowledgesharing is second to none - with more growth and more investment happening every day .
If you ’ re considering the Tees Valley , 100 per cent do it . It ’ s a fantastic place to invest and do business ! KIMBERLEY TURNER Finance and commercial director , Double Eleven & Tees Businesswoman of the Year 2022-23
In the last decade , Teesside has become a hub of innovation for digital companies , and it ’ s earned its place . I have seen firsthand that people are the driving force behind the growth of the region .
We live in a thriving area , with new jobs being created . It ’ s the place to be for up-and-coming entrepreneurs . RICH HIMSWORTH CEO , Salesfire UK , Business Leader of the Year 2023- 24 at Tees Business Awards & Tees Tech Awards
I made the move to the Tees Valley almost 20 years ago and proudly consider myself an adopted Teessider . This region has so much to offer anyone looking to start or build a business – people with the drive and spirit to make a difference and an economic landscape with strong foundations and a bright future . FRANS CALJE OBE CEO , PD Ports & Most Inspiring Tees Business Leader 2022
As someone recently returned to the Tees region after many years away , it ’ s as welcoming and unique as I remember . There ’ s an optimistic , collaborative business community and a sense of better times and resurgence ahead .
The people of Teesside really make it what it is – straighttalking , down-to-earth and ever-friendly . The skills base , built out of heritage industries , remains present , ready to be accessed and retrained for the future in this ‘ net zero hot-spot ’, with the promise of inward-investing supply chains .
With enormous variety of affordable housing plus beautiful countryside and coast , the Tees region ’ s a special place . GRANT GLENDINNING Chief executive and group principal , Education Training Collective
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