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Sustainable business showcased at exhibition

As the government has earmarked the North East as the future of the UK’s low-carbon economy, the Federation of Small Business is holding a free to attend exhibition, Green 4 Go, to showcase the region’s sustainable business and the way small businesses can become more sustainable to save money.

Ted Salmon, FSB North East Region Vice Chairman, said: “The FSB in the region identified that the government had earmarked the North East as the driver of the low carbon economy, and we wanted to celebrate and showcase the current businesses within that sector.

“But we also wanted to highlight the opportunities for current SMEs to get involved in the low carbon economy. This was brought to light when we heard that Nissan had wanted to search for local businesses of all sizes to help in the supply chain of the Leaf project. It became clear that to reduce carbon output, local businesses could seize this opportunity.

“Therefore, Green 4 Go is aimed at helping current SMEs engage with the low carbon economy by reducing their output with the advice and services on show and on offer. There will be two workshops – Opportunities in the Low Carbon Economy and Improve Your Supply Chain to Reduce Carbon and Cash – that are aimed at giving SMEs a helping hand to identify how they can reduce carbon and also increase business whilst lowering costs.”

Vice President of Nissan Manufacturing UK, Kevin Fitzpatrick, will officially open the exhibition at 2.30pm and will talk about the new Leaf and how local SMEs can become part of the Nissan supply chain.

There are also workshops during the day and lots to do during the event at Nissan Sports & Social Club and Conference Centre from 2pm-7pm. Email southtynewear.secretary@fsb.org.uk to book.

The event coincides with the FSB regional AGM and annual dinner which business owners of all sizes are encouraged to attend. Si Bales, Managing Director of Bdaily will introduce the annual dinner whilst North East Local Enterprise Partnership board member Fiona Cruickshank OBE will provide a speech and Q&A session. Tickets are £10 and include a three-course meal. For details, email southtynewear.secretary@fsb.org.uk

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