Contact Magazine Timely, value added content on a variety of business topics Contact magazine is the authoritative voice of the Chamber, published by North East Times. Through a range of independent and commercial content, readers access relevant and specialist advice on the issues that relate to their businesses and the economical landscape of the North East. Issues ISSUE 10: Summer Normality – can we even say we know what it means anymore? Such have been the changes to our lives since March last year that any semblance of routine and regularity has become masked – pun very much intended – by unbounded uncertainty. Read issue 10 ISSUE 9: Looking to the Future In the ninth instalment, it’s fair to say the first proper signs of optimism can be seen appearing over the horizon – and not just in the Tees Valley’s recent double Budget boost. Hear from FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Womble Bond Dickinson, North East Child Poverty Commission and more. Read issue 9 ISSUE 8: Growing Skills for the New World As ever with CONTACT, this issue has a theme, which this time centres upon people and skills. Read more about members working together to create solutions for issues created by COVID-19, and also our recently launched Race, Ethnicity and Discrimination Commission. Read issue 8 ISSUE 7: Connectivity In Issue 7 we focussed on members that help make the North East’s commercial environment such a vibrant and progressive place and play a crucial role in connecting the region to the rest of the world. Hear from UK Pods, Port of Tyne, LV Shipping and more. Read issue 7 ISSUE 6: Innovation and Sustainability It’s fitting that the theme of this first edition in 2020 is Sustainability and Innovation – exciting and inspirational forward-thinking topics for the start of a new year… and talking of the new year – I wonder what the most popular business new year resolutions will be? Perhaps improving sustainability, growing your business, increasing international trade, introducing flexible working, Read issue 6 ISSUE 5: Physical and Digital Connectivity In issue 5, read about creating a digital savvy workforce and why the North East must take a lead on digital connectivity amongst other articles on physical and digital connectivity. Read issue 5 ISSUE 4: Thinking Funding In this Issue hear from Sir James Mackey, who started his career in the NHS in 1990 as a qualified accountant and, following a number of senior roles, assumed his current position as chief executive of Northumbria Healthcare in 2005. With features on Business Durham, Northstar Ventures and more. Read issue 4 ISSUE 3: Connecting the region This issue of Contact focuses on something which is at the heart of so much of our business success – connectivity and transport. Without great links, not only around the region, but also around the country and the rest of the world, we would struggle to find new markets and deliver products and services Read issue 3 ISSUE 2: People First In issue 2 we caught up with Darlington Hippodrome theatre and Tall Tales Mysteries to hear about how they teamed up to present a special performance. We also heard from The Wonderful Wig Company, Bernicia and MMC. Read issue 2 ISSUE 1: Beyond Europe The all-new Contact magazine will be the authoritative voice of the Chamber, North East England’s largest member organisation. Our first new issue focuses on the theme of Beyond Europe. Hear from some fantastic ground-breaking and world leading companies thriving and blazing a trail from the region. Read the magazine Together we grow stronger Address Aykley Heads Business Centre Aykley Heads Durham DH1 5TS Start a conversation 0300 303 6322 your@neechamber.co.uk mediarequests@neechamber.co.uk Social media Follow us via North East England Chamber of Commerce (A company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales) Company Registeration Number: 02938084 Registered Office: Aykley Heads Business Centre, Durham, DH1 5TS Website built by Allies Group Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Complaints North East Worldwide Privacy Notice Live Chat