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Rob Lawson OBE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chair, Sunderland Business Partnership\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Our partnership aims to unlock the vast potential that exists in the city.<\/h2>\n

It is a business community united, championing the city and challenging Sunderland to be more ambitious, formed by some of the most successful businesses and organisations in and around the city.<\/p>\n

Together, we have successfully created and campaigned to re-elect a Business Improvement District, act as a private sector sounding board and champion for projects like Riverside Sunderland and IAMP, played a leading role in developing the Sunderland Enterprise Growth Hub, Hope Street Xchange, and we\u2019re fully behind the rebirth of our seaside offer at Seaburn and Roker beaches.<\/p>\n

We are a partnership created for anyone who shares a passion to celebrate and promote everything that can inspire Sunderland to become a vibrant place in which to live, work, study and play… and while we have achieved much, there remains much more to be done.<\/p>\n

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Partner up<\/p>\n

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Add your name and that of your business to the growing army of companies and individuals signing up to Sunderland Business Partnership.\u00a0Become a Platinum, Gold or Silver member of the Partnership scheme, by completing the form below:<\/p>\n

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\u201cSunderland Business Partnership provides a bridge between sectors, public bodies and education and a forum for ideas and ambition to be shared and supported. The partnership puts all members on an equal footing and ensures, more than ever before, that private companies and public bodies are united in their aspirations to enhance Sunderland and help it blossom into a truly modern, prosperous and vibrant city.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Cllr Graeme Miller, Leader of Sunderland City Council<\/p>\n

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Try before you buy<\/p>\n

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Why not come along to Sunderland Business Partnership to see if it\u2019s for you? We meet most months and you\u2019re more than welcome to try a taster session before signing up. Please get in touch if you\u2019d like to arrange attendance.<\/p>\n

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Meet the board<\/p>\n

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Phil qualified as a Solicitor in 2006 and joined Richard Reed Solicitors in 2008. Phil was made Partner in November 2011 and thereafter became a Director of the firm in November 2012 when Richard Reed Ltd was incorporated. Phil specialises in both Dispute Resolution and Company and Commercial work.<\/p>\n

Phil joined the board as a Director of the Sunderland Business Group on the 11th September 2019 with a view of helping and assisting with the promotion of Sunderland Businesses and the City generally.<\/p>\n

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