2011 Women Into the Network Awards Sponsors
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Susan Dobson Memorial Fund - The Susan Dobson Award for Entrepreneurship
Raised in the North East, Susan Dobson developed a thriving international consultancy. Much of her professional life was driven by the memory of the problems facing the North East following the decline of heavy industries and how those issues could be overcome. She was heavily committed to vocational education and encouraging women in business. Susan sadly died of breast cancer at the age of 47.
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Sponsorship Available - Young Entrepreneur of the Year
The Women Into the Network Awards bring together over 400 guests from some of the North East’s leading companies.
Positioning your company, brand and message alongside Women Into the Network enables you meet with decision makers within some of the most influential women in North East business.We would be delighted to help you associate your brand with the award category that best suits the nature of your business.
There are a variety of sponsorship categories available. For further information please contact us on or email [email protected] or alternatively please download the attached Sponsorship Document. -
Durham County Council - Best Small Business
Durham County Council aims to support the continuous improvement of the County’s infrastructure and environment. Help is available to businesses operating in County Durham and those wanting to move into the area. Companies and individuals looking to start up, expand or diversify within the County have a range of support available to them.
The Business Services Team, working with County Durham Development Company (CDDC), operates a number of business parks and other developments such as the state of the art, environmentally friendly, Tanfield Lea Business Centre in Stanley and St Stephens Court in Low Willington which has 14 units that are built using sustainable materials.
Andrea McGuigan, Business Development and Marketing Officer at Durham County Council said “We want to make it as easy as possible for companies to move to new premises, establish a base for themselves or expand their operations. Working with CDDC we are also able to offer a property finding service, using local knowledge to identify sites and properties that may be suitable to potential tenants.
To find out more about how Durham County Council can help you call 01207 218219 or visit www.wherebusinessgrows.co.uk
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The Federation of Small Businesses - Best New Business
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in the North East is the voice of small businesses in the region. The FSB exists to promote and protect small and micro businesses helping them survive, grow and prosper.
Representing approximately 4,300 small and micro businesses the FSB works to ensure that the voice of small businesses is listened to by Government. The FSB also offers protection for small and micro businesses through our membership offer including legal and tax helpline. -
Gateshead Council - Best Social Enterprise
Gateshead is one of the most exciting and vibrant places in Europe with plenty to offer its residents and growing business community. Home to more than 200,000 people and over 4,000 businesses Gateshead is well-established on the International map. Within walking distance of Newcastle city, Gateshead is fast becoming a cultural and technological centre of world renown. Gateshead Council is committed to providing a top class service to both residents and businesses and is currently focused on driving the commercial agenda in the North East. At Gateshead Council we have worked with many individuals and groups, helping them set-up or improve existing social enterprises, through our unique range of free advice, support and know how - we are proud to be sponsoring the Best Social Enterprise Award.
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Spacecraft - Best Creative Business
Spacecraft is a dynamic, innovative and unique international events company.
Through a team of creative production managers, expert technical engineers, set and exhibition designers, Spacecraft offers you all the services required to deliver an outstanding event.
Our impressive and ever growing client list demonstrates the high quality of craftsmanship and delivery you will receive from Spacecraft. We work with you to deliver an event that leaves a lasting impression.
In 2006 Spacecraft was honored winner of the WIN Award, 'Arts Council Best Cultural and Creative Business Award'.
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Hazel Armstrong Ltd; Designs Unique & Oxley Pratt - Best Home-Based Business
Friends Maccine Hall of Designs Unique, Hazel Armstrong of Hazel Armstrong Ltd and Jackie Oxley of Oxley Pratt Accounting Services all began home-based businesses within months of each other in 2006 and met as fledgling businesses while networking. The connection was made and over the last five years the women behind a Graphic Design & Print Company, Credit Control Specialists and Accounting Services Business have supported each other in wide ranging and diverse ways on what can be a lonely journey. Whilst developing their own businesses and moving them forward these women have recognised that it takes a strong woman and a vast amount of skills to set up and run a business.
Maccine Hall said “We decided to jointly sponsor ‘The Best Home-Based Business' award because initially having had the home- based experience we wanted to pay our own tribute to other women with the determination & willpower to succeed in business.
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Sponsorship Available - Best Use of Technology
The Women Into the Network Awards bring together over 400 guests from some of the North East’s leading companies.
Positioning your company, brand and message alongside Women Into the Network enables you meet with decision makers within some of the most influential women in North East business.We would be delighted to help you associate your brand with the award category that best suits the nature of your business.
There are a variety of sponsorship categories available. For further information please contact us on or email [email protected] or alternatively please download the attached Sponsorship Document. -
Sponsorship Available - Best Rural Business
The Women Into the Network Awards bring together over 400 guests from some of the North East’s leading companies.
Positioning your company, brand and message alongside Women Into the Network enables you meet with decision makers within some of the most influential women in North East business.We would be delighted to help you associate your brand with the award category that best suits the nature of your business.
There are a variety of sponsorship categories available. For further information please contact us on or email [email protected] or alternatively please download the attached Sponsorship Document. -
Barbour - Best Retail Business
With a rich heritage of over 100 years, Barbour clothing is more in demand than ever. An authentic family owned British brand, Barbour has an unparalleled understanding of clothing that is truly fit for today’s active lifestyle. With a wardrobe of clothes, both classic and contemporary, for sporting pursuits, country and city living, Barbour remains true to the core values for which it is renowned - quality, durability, fitness for purpose and attention to detail.
The Barbour brand is an internationally recognized name, sold in more than 40 countries and employs over 500 staff. Heritage and contemporary products, inspired by the brand’s rich archive, have helped broadened its appeal, along with more rugged tailoring and new fits. Barbour continues to evolve as a lifestyle brand while staying true to its sporting core.
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UKTI - Best Woman in International Business
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the government organisation that helps UK-based companies succeed in an increasingly global economy and assists overseas companies to bring high quality investment to the UK economy.
UKTI’s mission is to deliver maximum value for the UK economy and for business in an increasingly globalised and competitive world. UKTI has a wide range of services, open to all sectors and all types and sizes of company. Its range of expert trade services is tailored to the needs of individual businesses by providing them with knowledge, advice and practical support.UKTI focuses on the sectors and markets where its work can add the most value for the UK economy: international trade in goods from the North East has hit a record level in 2011 of £12.8 billion.
For more information about UKTI services, including Gateway to Global Growth, Passport to Export, and the Overseas Market Introduction Service to help your company succeed overseas call the North East International Trade Hotline on 0845 05 05 054 or email: [email protected] to arrange to see one of our International Trade Advisers.
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Women Into the Network Ltd - Best Women's Network
WIN Ltd is a new business created to meet demand from the members of WIN the project. It is led by a board of female entrepreneurs, dedicated to creating an even stronger membership organisation to support, connect and promote women in business.
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Jaguar Cars Ltd - Awards sponsor
Jaguar is an iconic luxury car brand, founded and based in the UK, whose multi-award winning range of new models have been celebrated and acknowledged by press and public alike as some of the best-looking, most desirable performance cars in the world. The company has recently launched all-new versions of the XF executive saloon, the XK grand tourer and the XJ luxury saloon to complete its 2012 line-up. These latest models raise the bar in their class when it comes to technology, luxury and driver satisfaction.
