About Derwentside Business Network
Helping to Link Businesses Together!

Derwentside Business Network has been formed to continue and develop the work previously undertaken by Derwentside Industrial Group (DIG).

Formed in 1980 DIG served businesses, predominantly manufacturing, in the Derwentside District of County Durham through the provision of support, advice, learning opportunities and a networking forum.

Covering the area including Consett, Stanley, Lanchester, Annfield Plain, Rowlands Gill and Tow Law, Derwentside Business Network's aim is to expand the appeal of the group to encompass the wide and varied nature of businesses starting up and moving to the community as well as those already established and looking for networking, support, advice and development prospects.

Being a member of Derwentside Business Network is all about being part of the local community. Members are given the opportunity to network with local businesses from around the area at monthly member meetings, affording them chance to share views and interests, keep up to date on local and national news and discuss business matters pertinent to their business success.

In summary:

Derwentside Business Network is a confederation of businesses acting together for the benefit of one another and of Derwentside.

Derwentside Business Network offers member businesses the opportunity to:

• Generate business
• Mutually support, advise and guide one another
• Ensure business matters in Derwentside

Success in Business;
Success for Derwentside

Derwetnside Business network will achieve this by being the first point of reference for business, through:

• Creating networking opportunities
• Allowing Derwentside Businesses a voice
• Giving a voice to Derwentside Businesses

So that we -

Promote and realise Derwentside as the place
to do and be successful in business

Through its association with Business Clubs North East Ltd and its six other constituent clubs (see below), Derwentside Business Network also provides opportunities for progressive businesses to promote themselves outside the local area and across the North East.

Business Clubs in Business Clubs North East (BCNE)

• Darlington & District Business Club
• Durham Business Club
• South Durham Business Network
• South Tyneside Business Network
• Sunderland Business Network
• Tees Valley Business Club

More information on BCNE can be found at www.bcne.org.uk.