Durham Business Growth Summit: Meet the Summit Speakers Driving Growth, Sustainability and Innovation

We’re pleased to announce that Emily Thornton, Business Demand Reduction Manager at Northumbrian Water, will be joining the Durham Business Growth Summit as a Keynote Speaker.

Building A More Sustainable Future: Steve Doran at the Durham Business Growth Summit

Accessing the right finance at the right time can be the difference between steady progress and transformational growth. At the Durham Business Growth Summit, business leaders will have the opportunity to hear directly from Louis Ainley, Investment Manager at Maven Capital Partners, during a dedicated session on Raising Finance to Grow. Meet the speaker: Louis Ainley, Maven Capital Partners Born and raised in the North East, Louis is passionate about the people, businesses an

Procurement contracts are huge drivers of growth in County Durham, yet many businesses tell us the same thing: the opportunities seem distant, complex, or difficult to access.

Accessing the right finance at the right time can be the turning point for any business - whether you’re launching a new idea, expanding into new markets, innovating with cutting-edge technology, or strengthening your foundations for future growth. That’s why the Funding Carousel will be one of the most anticipated features of the upcoming Durham Business Growth Summit. Bringing together many of the North East’s most influential funders, investors, lenders and support organis

In July 2025 the BEEP team were contacted to assess the energy requirements of the Watergate Fishing Lake. Already functioning as a fishing and breeding lake, the business was now expanding via the development of a series of glamping pods, and were hoping to offer accommodation to local anglers during their visits. This in turn required the installation of a previously absent electricity supply. With guidance from the Energy Officer, Director Lee Blenkinsopp opted to invest i

Let’s hear from one of the businesses to benefit from the support provided by Durham Business Growth and how yours could too.

Let’s hear from one of the businesses to benefit from the support provided by Durham Business Growth and how yours could too.

Let’s hear from one of the businesses to benefit from the support provided by Durham Business Growth and how yours could too.

Gardenside Lodge, a peaceful retreat in the heart of County Durham, is on a mission to grow its business while reducing its carbon...

Energy Oasis is thrilled to announce the launch of the Durham Carbon Reduction Project, an innovative initiative to empower local...

Let’s hear from one of the businesses to benefit from the support provided by Durham Business Growth and find out how yours could too....

Building More than a Bike Shop: Inspiral Cycles’ Community-Centred Approach

Let’s hear from one of the businesses to benefit from the support provided by Durham Business Growth and how yours could too. Register...

Overcoming Challenges in Accessing Business Support for Rural Businesses The Durham Business Growth programme is dedicated to empowering...

In the competitive landscape of County Durham, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face numerous challenges. From juggling...

With support from Durham Business Growth to access valuable grant funding and expertise, Woodland Floors Ltd is driving growth

Durham Business Growth is supporting Marmax Products to improve efficiencies and introduce brand new products, making them more resilient...

Durham County Council’s business support service wants to help your business flourish. And leading from the front is Managing Director of...