Tyne and Wear Development Company is celebrating 25 years as the main driver of inward investment and business support in Tyne and Wear.

The region’s leading business development company has worked with thousands of businesses over the last two and a half decades and continues to deliver valued support in the current economic climate.

Set up in 1986 shortly after the first cars rolled off the production line at Nissan, Tyne and Wear Development Company’s achievements are considerable. It has worked with organisations of all sizes, from global companies to growing SMEs, providing free and confidential support on all business related matters.

This includes organisations of the stature of Nike, HM Plant, Tesco Bank, Balfour Beatty, Teleperformance and the Government’s Marine Management Organisation. These global names have all been attracted to Tyne and Wear and created many jobs in the process by the support, knowledge and expertise offered by Tyne and Wear Development Company.

Paul Buie, manager, said: “The impact of Tyne and Wear Development Company over the years cannot be underestimated. Thousands of jobs have been created and millions added to the economy through projects the team has been involved in.

“Some of the biggest projects can take months and even years of bridge building to drive through.”

A cornerstone of the organisation’s success has been its collaborative approach to business support which has seen it work with many business support bodies, property agents and local authorities.

Bill Naylor, managing director of Naylors Chartered Surveyors who has worked in partnership with the agency over the years on a number of location projects said: “Tyne and Wear Development Company has been and continues to be a great asset to the business community in the North East and to those looking to locate here.

“The team has a wealth of experience and contacts both in the private and public sectors which enables them to guide enquirers on a wide range of issues providing un-biased advice drawn from a depth of knowledge built up over a great many years.”