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Seven of the region ’ s business leaders on why they ’ d recommend the Tees region to live , work , invest and do business …
CATHI HARRISON founder and CEO , The Verve Group & Tees Businesswoman of the Year 2023-24 There are lots of amazing reasons to have a business in our region which many people know about , such as the unparalleled transport links , the comparatively low costs ( crucial for new businesses !) and the plethora of industries and professions represented here .
For me , however , the main reason to invest or base a business here is the people . The hard-working but friendly attitude of North-East people isn ’ t just a fable ! It ’ s the reality of many of the people in this region , which makes them a joy to work with and to invest in to help your business grow .
DEAN BENSON tech entrepreneur When I get asked why I started a business on Teesside , my answer is that I was blessed with the opportunity because I was born here . I can ’ t compare it to anywhere else because this is the only place I ’ ve set up a business and employed hundreds of people .
What I do vouch for is the ‘‘ can do ’’ attitude and work ethic of the people here . Our region is brimming with genuinely good , honestspeaking people that I ’ m fortunate to have the pleasure to work with . Add to that a refreshingly supportive business community , with a pass-it-on culture , and it really is a perfect place to invest .
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