entrepreneurs@tees

A new initiative for anyone interested in developing their entrepreneurial skills !


Based at Teesside University (The Hub, Teesside University Students' Union), this event is open to all Students, Staff and Alumni of Teesside University, alongside the 170+ businesses who have been assissted by our Business Incubation Centre and anyone who has ever undertaken a DigitalCity Fellowship.


Come along at 11:00am on the 9th of Novemeber to take part in activities and exchange experience, information, expertise, ideas and knowledge !



Book a table to showcase YOUR business !

- stands and promotional materials can be set up from 2:00pm on the 8th of Novemeber in our Enterprise Market.


Even if you don't choose to set up a stand for your business, feel free to come along as this will be a great networking event and is an excellent oppertunity to meet up with friends and colleagues. Attendance is FREE.


To book a stand or simply to confirm your attendance please E-mail entrepreneurs@tees.ac.uk.



... See you there...

Angel Fund Investment Seminar

This Interactive Seminar is for any pontential business owners in the North East who have developed a business plan and now require the funding to take their company to the next level.

If this is you....

Come along to the Angel Fund Investment Seminar on the 9th of November starting at 9:00 in the morning and finishing at 12:00 with dinner served between 12:00 and 1:00pm.

Ideal for new applicants for the Angel Fund, the seminar will provide information and guidence on...

• What investors are looking for when assessing a business plan
• The key features of the Fund and stages of the Rivers application and investment process
• How Rivers engages with Business Angels to raise additional capital for its companies
• What happens after investment - added value -
• What are the risks and costs involved when raising venture capital
• and much more !

The Seminar is being held at the Dryden Centre in Gateshead. Directions will be provided once your place at the event has been confirmed. Alternatively, a map and directions can be found on the Dryden Centre Website.

You must have a business plan to attend this event !

To book your FREE place, E-mail your business plan to Marie Potts at info@riverscap.com or call 0191 230 6370 to discuss

...Definitley one for the Diary...

Flipping Good Networking by WIN

WIN have a fantastic event coming up on the 14th October... this is open to both the ladies and gents so please make sure to invite your friends as the more the merrier.

The event in the North of the Region went fantastically well and WIN are hoping for as good a turn out in the South of the region!!! Key speakers to inspire everyone are Jan Rock (Project Solutions) and Julie Donaldson (Voxpopular) before the interactive networking activity kicks off.

Venue: Room G10, Pheonix Building, Teesside Uni
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Cost: £15.00 or FREE to WIN members
Contact: info@womenintothenetwork.co.uk

WIN members can book the usual way through the WIN website.

Please try to make this event as WIN are determined not to give up on the Tees Valley as so many BIG business support organisations have given up on us... We need to support them so that they can support us!

"Hello Boys (and Girls)" Workshop

Organised by Business Link this looks to be a very interesting event with key speakers coming to the UK to share their knowledge and experience.

Of note is Trevor Beattie who is the mastermind behind the famous Wonder Bra and FCUK advertising campaigns. There are also presentations from noteable people such as the former vice chairman of Saatchi & Saatchi and Colin Burns the former MD of IDEO.

There are workshops and creative master classes at the event, which is to be held at the Sage in Gateshead... sounds to be well worth a trip!!!

Details are as follows:

Date: 11th November 2010
Venue: The Sage, Gateshead
Cost: £99 + VAT with discounts for members of various organisations such as CIM and Codeworks
Contact: kirsty@marketingtheartof.com
Website: www.marketingtheartof.com (booking form and further details can be found here)

A Spark of Funding to Catalyse Business Growth

Yep... I know a bit of a mouthful but it is held at the university so this is probably why it sounds very academic, Bridge Club appear to be involved in organising the event and it is nice to have something going on in the South of the Region.

This seems an interesting event to go to if you are wondering about venture capital funds or just starting to look at different options for funding your business. The event would also give you the opportunity to meet some of the fund managers and also take part in a panel discussion, which is chaired by the Dean of Teesside Business School. The literature (as usual) is directed at technology businesses as this is always a main focus for the university and the region but I am sure that it will also be suitable for other sectors as well. If I find out differently I will update everyone.

Importantly you will get the chance to have a 1-2-1 discussion with the fund managers who are most relevant to you, which is a great opportunity.

The event details are as follows:

Thursday 2nd September 2010 @ 8:30am - 11am
Clarendon Building at Teesside Uni


To register for the event you will need to contact Toni Allen: 0191 230 5742 or email t.allen@bridgeclubnorth.com

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