About us

We Are North East Business

From every start up story and scale up journey, to the business leaders and the international explorers, we ARE North East business.

We ARE connectors, champions, accelerators and the voice for regional success, for every business, for every individual, at every step. From our networks and knowledge transfer to our member value and business services, we put you, your team and your business first, so we can be what you need at every stage in your journey. We ARE North East business.

Join now to unlock exclusive support, connections and resources that help your business thrive in the North East.

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Our Membership Packages

Follow the links below to learn more about what’s included in each of our membership packages.

Start up and grow

£30 / Monthly

£360 / Yearly

(excl. VAT)

Solo

£39.17 / Monthly

£470 / Yearly

(excl. VAT)

Main Packages

From £52.92 / Monthly

From £635 / Yearly

(excl. VAT)

International

£52.92 / Monthly

£635 / Yearly

(excl. VAT)

Community

From £43.75 / Monthly

From £525 / Yearly

(excl. VAT)

Partner

£POA / Monthly

£POA / Yearly

(excl. VAT)

Become a Member

By joining the Chamber, you become part of the region’s largest and most influential business network.

We support businesses of all sizes and sectors across the North East, from SME’s to multinationals.

Our packages focus on the things that we know are most valuable to your business, and therefore designed to ensure you have access to the right type of services and support.

 

 

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Events

What’s on?

We run the largest programme of B2B events in the North East with 200+ events across the region each year and over 40 online webinars each month.

From SME’s to multi-nationals we bring businesses and individuals together across a range of member events.

Attending one of our events? Don’t forget to tweet us using #NECCevents 

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Durham Area Meeting

Friday 21st November, 2025 | 09:30 – 11:00

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How to reduce import duty

Friday 21st November, 2025 | 13:30 – 15:00

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CPC Codes and Customs Procedures

Tuesday 25th November, 2025 | 09:30 – 11:00

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Selecting your customs agent/freight forwarder/haulier

Tuesday 25th November, 2025 | 09:30 – 11:00

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How to negotiate and check your sales contracts

Thursday 27th November, 2025 | 09:30 – 11:00

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VAT – basics, process and documentation when exporting/importing

Friday 28th November, 2025 | 09:30 – 11:00

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Chamber Inspiring Women in Business Awards 2025

Friday 28th November, 2025 | 12:30 – 17:30

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Chamber Christmas Exchange: Newcastle

Wednesday 3rd December, 2025 | 11:00 – 14:00

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Chamber Christmas Exchange: Darlington

Tuesday 9th December, 2025 | 11:00 – 14:00

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International Trade Forum

Wednesday 10th December, 2025 | 10:00 – 13:00

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Senior Leader’s Business Breakfast: AI in 2026

Thursday 11th December, 2025 | 09:30 – 11:00

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Chamber Connect: Northumberland

Tuesday 16th December, 2025 | 10:00 – 11:30

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Import, Export and Customs Services

Helping you trade overseas successfully

Our suite of international trade services support you with everything from customs clearances and export documentation, to growing your network around the world. We also offer an accredited international trade training programme, and a series of internationally focussed events.

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Charity, CIC’s and Schools Discount

Recieive 20% off membership!

We’re passionate about our region and our vision is to create the place where people and businesses thrive. It’s important to us, that our membership is accessible and inclusive to the organisations making an impact in our communities. As a result, we’re delighted to offer a 20% membership discount (excl. Partners) to all charities, community interest companies and schools.

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Latest Advice and Guidance

Keeping you up to date on key business issues

The most up to date information advice and guidance to support the day to day management of your business.

International trade

Find out how the Chamber can help you trade overseas successfully.

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Knowledge

The latest information, knowledge webinars, opportunities to share your own expert views, and a wide-ranging resource library.

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The news hub

Daily business news and information to keep you updated on the North East business community.

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Member Spotlight

WorldPay UK Ltd

This week we caught up with the technology and solutions company to find out how they’re going further with Chamber membership.

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Local Skills Improvement Plans

Help us to improve skills provision in the North of Tyne and Tees Valley.

There are many ways to get involved from completing a survey, taking part in a telephone or face to face interview, attending an event, or joining us in an online roundtable.

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