Bringing together creative minds from the North East and West Yorkshire

Last week, we brought together businesses from the North East and West Yorkshire Create Growth Programme cohorts for the first time for a full day of strategic networking at The Common Room in Newcastle upon Tyne.  

The day was led by Jeni Smith of NetKno, who delivered a workshop focused on the fundamentals of networking and set practical tasks to help businesses develop their skills. 

As the day transitioned into the evening, we welcomed stakeholders from both regions for a festive drinks reception.  

The evening began with an inspiring talk on the power of creativity by comedian and presenter Alfie Joey, who closed his session with a song.  

Businesses then put their newly honed networking skills into practice, accompanied by live music from pianist and composer Grace Alexander. 

“Networking is important because it unlocks opportunities that are hard to access alone— which is feedback we always get on the programme. By bringing together creative minds from the North East and West Yorkshire, we hope to spark new collaborations across regions and sectors.” Kristian Foreman, Lead Programme Manager, North East