On Wednesday 27 March an SME Support Roadshow came to Stockton-on-Tees, to explain and develop understanding of support and opportunities available to SMEs in the North East region. The event was hosted by NIFCO and supported by Tees Valley Unlimited LEP as well as Business Durham, Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS), Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI), Technology Strategy Board (TSB), Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).
Attended by 70 delegates, the briefing outlined what funding and business support is available for companies in the automotive sector in the North East of England.