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Innovation event backed by business growth champions

A new service to boost business growth across the North East is throwing its weight behind the International Symposium on Stimulating Innovation taking place this Tuesday, February 6, at The Sage, Gateshead. NStar Finance & Business has set up a programme of activities to accelerate business growth. Finance & Business staff will be on hand to advise on the many different types of finance available to growing firms and how they can be accessed.

The Symposium, organised by Newcastle City Council, will encourage debate among policy makers, business support organisations and high-growth companies on innovation, enterprise and partnership with the aim of creating a vibrant and internationally competitive innovation system.

Caroline Hughes, head of NStar Finance & Business, said: “We are delighted to be able to support the Symposium and help promote innovation as this is a major factor in helping businesses grow. “The Finance & Business programme is a practical response to the financial issues facing many SMEs. “It can help guide people through the funding options at each stage of growth – from initial funding for ideas through to expansion funding. We also explore both the advantages and risks of the alternative funding options throughout the programme.”

The event takes place on Tuesday February 6 and is aimed at both public and private sector organisations as well as SMEs. To register visit www.stimulatinginnovation.com. For more information on NStar Finance & Business please call 0191 211 2300 or email enquiries@nstarfinanceandbusiness.com.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .