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Revamped Gateshead business centre celebrates its first anniversary

A Gateshead business centre is celebrating its first anniversary this month after being transformed from a vacant site into a thriving business hub.

The Team Valley Business Centre, in Earlsway, Gateshead, was empty and unused when it was taken over by Bizspace, one of the UK’s leading providers of flexible and affordable business space, in 2013. It is now home to 20 businesses.

The centre was completely refurbished by UK Land Estates and opened last summer to reveal high quality offices, workshops, meeting rooms and industrial units.

Business centre manager, Stacey Normandale, explained: “Before the site was refurbished I believe the corridors were in a dreadful state.

“Now, all of our units are bright and airy. Customers often comment on the abundance of natural light as a great working environment.

“They also value the 24 hour site access. Some of our customers said it was great to escape the World Cup football on the television and pop to the office at nine o’ clock at night to work!”

The centre has a diverse mix of customers, from eatery Valley House Deli Ltd, offering freshly made food, to Oddco Ltd a giftware manufacturer behind the world famous Bad Taste Bears. Other customers are from areas such as security, investment, property and media.

Stacey added: “I love the variety of customers we have. It’s created a lively atmosphere at the centre.”

To celebrate its birthday the centre held a party which was well attended by both customers and external companies. Events held at Team Valley Business Centre throughout the year has helped Stacey smash her target of 50% occupancy.

Stacey said: “Hosting events are a good opportunity for people to become familiar with Team Valley and see what we have to offer.

“After our launch event open day, we held an Easter egg hunt and our most popular event was a networking and social media training session that also raised money for charity. There’s always something going on here and it makes for a fun working atmosphere.”

Bizspace sales and marketing director, Emma Long commented: “I am delighted that at the first anniversary of Team Valley Business Centre we now have a thriving business community taking advantage of the revamped modern workspace.”

Team Valley, which has excellent transport links, contains a range of workspaces which are ideal for businesses of all sizes.

For more information contact Stacey Normandale on 0191 300 9491 or visit www.bizspace.co.uk.

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