Influence & campaigns Our relationship with decision makers at local, regional and national levels allows your business voice to be heard. A dedicated policy team, to ensure your voice is heard on issues affecting you and the wider businesses community. What we do Prestigious economic survey As an organisation that campaigns to make the North East the best possible environment for business, understanding our members’ experiences of the regional economy is vital. It is used by decision-makers in the region and also national organisations. In association with Durham University Business School. x4 regional economic reports produced every year Make your voice heard We host regular meetings and events across the region that give our members the opportunity to understand the policy landscape and to challenge decision makers on the issues that matter to their business. What we offer The benefits to you and your business. The opportunity to be part of the Chamber’s Stronger North East campaign, which sets out the policy changes and investment our members want to see to enable the North East economy to flourish. Unique opportunities to hear from political figures, influential leaders and decision makers on key issues affecting the region’s business community. A series of policy events and roundtables giving you the opportunity to join the conversation and delve deeper into some of the most challenging issues affecting North East businesses. Regular policy forums to ensure that our priorities match current business needs and shape our messages on vital issues including Education & Skills, Transport, Energy, Development, and International Trade. A series of local area meetings to discuss local business and economic conditions; providing you with unique opportunities to hear from relevant decision makers to improve your business intelligence and shape the growth of your local area. An important role in helping us understand the state of the regional economy through our Quarterly Economic Survey, conducted in association with Durham University Business School, with access to our regional economic briefing event series. An experienced team of policy experts, on hand to support you with issues affecting your business. Monthly North East business brief summarising our policy and campaign work taking place as well as highlighting what we have coming up. Find out more about our membership packages and how you can benefit from being part of the network. Got a question about membership or accessing any of your benefits? Get in touch. Contact your relationship manager or the Chamber team on 0300 303 6322. News & updates Access hub for all articles Featured Read Chamber says urgent support needed for logistics sector Featured Read Great Reasons to do business in the North East: low costs of living Featured Read Why is hospitality facing staff shortages? Stronger North East The North East is a creative and innovative region. It’s home to brilliant businesses, dynamic places and hard- working people. But there are challenges we must overcome. Despite our challenges, a Stronger North East is in our reach. A region that will be influential on the national stage, global in its outlook, connected to opportunities and a connected place to do business. The Chamber’s Stronger North East campaign is an ambitious set of proposals to help create innovative towns and cities, attract investment and create jobs. This work has never been more important in these challenging times. Find out more about a Stronger North East. Our policy work There are lots of ways to make your voice heard, grow your influence and shape the Chamber’s campaigns. Our relationships with decision makers at local, regional and national levels allow the voice of our members to be heard in the right place at the right time. Our Stronger North East campaign sets out the policy changes our members want to see, while our network of area meetings and policy forums ensure that our priorities match current business needs. Fast Track East Coast More Get involved More Economic survey More Policy & campaign updates More 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