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This week’s regional highlights: Leeds United, Crafter’s Companion & Meantime Brewing Co

In the North East this week, we were pleased to reveal four County Durham businesses have been listed in The Sunday Times BT Business SME Export Track 100 league table.

The four County Durham headquartered companies, which have made a significant contribution to the regional economy, are the only companies from the North East to be included.

Meanwhile in Yorkshire, The Space People, a Leeds-based multi-channel branding agency, has completed the launch of Leeds United’s 2015-16 season tickets.

Focused on the strapline “Real history. Real future. Real choice”, the season ticket launch campaign included a powerful visual created by the agency, which has been developed from an iconic 1970s image.

It was a big week for Manchester, as the Chancellor unveiled plans for his proposed Northern Powerhouse. In a speech on Thursday, George Osborne said he was keen to press ahead with the devolution of powers in the North West and Yorkshire, with plans to expand to the North East in due course.

Friday saw the acquisition hipster-favourite Meantime Brewing Co by global beer giant SABMiller. The Peroni producer will work with the Greenwich brewer to increase its presence in the craft beer market.

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This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ellen Forster .