Global cinema innovator marks 25 years of success from Sunderland base
For the past 25 years the cinematic experiences of millions around the globe have been quietly shaped from the banks of the Wear in Sunderland. From blockbuster cinemas in Dubai and Dolby installations in America, the work of EOMAC has reached over 60 countries. Yet few in the region may even know the company exists. […]
Innovation grant powers Sunderland start-up to national market launch
A Sunderland based start-up is demonstrating the remarkable speed at which a great idea, backed by the right support, can be brought to market. With the support of a £20,000 Enterprising Sunderland Innovation Grant, STN Power Systems has successfully launched STN Power Products & OakEV, a spin-out brand offering a range of smart electric vehicle […]
Sisters takes centre stage with new Sunderland dance studio
Two sisters have turned their life-long love of dance into a thriving new studio with the launch of Inspire Studios in Sunderland. Founded by Natasha and Isobel Hair, Inspire Studios offers inclusive dance classes for people of all ages and abilities from baby classes to adult sessions, private lessons and a jam-packed timetable of ballet, […]
Support group deepens its Wearside roots
A popular support group has opened its first dedicated office as it seeks to expand its offering and reach out to more businesses and people across Wearside. Not A Statistic CIC, which hosts support sessions for people in County Durham and Sunderland suffering from poor mental health, has opened a new head office at Houghton’s […]
Support helps almost 700 residents start their dream businesses
A collective of North East business support organisations are celebrating after it was revealed they supported the launch of almost 700 new businesses in the region last year. A 15-strong consortium including the North East BIC have been working in collaboration over the past 12 months to provide start-up business support to people across the […]
Sunderland-based creative launches fast-growing enterprise to take on bigger projects and partnerships
After a global career, 33 year-old Roker-born entrepreneur Dave Head, has launched Northern Designers to help businesses across the North East stand out, grow, and succeed online with creative and data-driven marketing, branding, and web design.
New Sunderland gym packs a punch
A three-time national boxing champion has opened his own boxing and fitness gym in Sunderland.