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engage in the debate

February's edition of engage gives you the chance to get involved with CBI work and other business activity in our region.

As we enter the election frenzy, it is critical that business has a strong voice. CBI North East's engage will signpost you to events and consultations where you can influence policy.

We hope engage helps you keep in touch with what's happening and with other businesses in your field. Download: the February 2010 issue (PDF 345KB)

Future Leaders

The Future Leaders programme has been designed to create a strong network of aspiring and current leaders who understand how national government policy affects the region's economic growth.

If you or one of your team is interested in joining this year's programme, you can find out more here.

The Great North Revolution

The north east was at the forefront of the first industrial revolution and we want to be there again!

In conjunction with The Journal, the CBI recently launched the Great North Revolution campaign to develop the NE economy by spearheading a second industrial revolution. The project seeks to engage the wider business community in horizon scanning about future market opportunities linked to a small number of emerging innovative sectors where the north east has the opportunity to compete globally. These sectors have been identified as:

  • Low-carbon transport – particularly electric vehicles
  • Clean energy – wind, biomass, photovoltaics, clean coal
  • Healthcare/biosciences – especially stem cell research
  • Digital
  • New materials – printable electronics, nanotechnology.


  • To take full advantage of these opportunities we must ensure every business in the region focuses on how it can align its business model to the supply chain potential of these new industries. And that we use early buy-in to support these industries in their infancy and encourage public/private sector investment.

    For further information, please contact Sarah Green on (0191) 255 4410 or sarah.green@cbi.org.uk or go to www.nebusiness.co.uk/revolution.

    Sponsorship opportunities

    If you're interested in raising your company profile in the business community, there are sponsorship opportunities available. Please call Hilary Nichols on (0191) 255 4413 for further information.

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