John McCabe
@nechamberceo.bsky.social
CEO of North East Chamber of Commerce; deputy lieutenant of Tyne & Wear; chair of North East Combined Authority business & economy board; honorary professor of business at Teesside University; trustee at The King’s Trust; Parkrunner and volunteer. Next 007
Thanks to BBC Look North for the opportunity to talk about the impact of welfare reforms and the need to get more people into work in our region. More on Politics North this Sunday.
March 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Thanks to BBC Look North for the opportunity to talk about the impact of welfare reforms and the need to get more people into work in our region. More on Politics North this Sunday.
It was great to visit K2 Construction Management last week to learn about the development and construction of the hugely impressive SeAH Wind facility on Teesworks. Thanks to James Grant for hosting me and Tom Warnock.
March 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It was great to visit K2 Construction Management last week to learn about the development and construction of the hugely impressive SeAH Wind facility on Teesworks. Thanks to James Grant for hosting me and Tom Warnock.
North East Chamber of Commerce partner Esh Group has made an impressive start on restoring our Tyne Bridge to its full former glory. Today I’ve joined political and business leaders in calling on government to commit to funding the completion of this work.
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Tyne Bridge restoration cash U-turn would be 'spectacular own goal' for Labour
ChronicleLive, senior politicians, and business leaders are today urging the Government to end months of uncertainty and commit to providing the final £6 million for the Tyne Bridge's restoration
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March 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
North East Chamber of Commerce partner Esh Group has made an impressive start on restoring our Tyne Bridge to its full former glory. Today I’ve joined political and business leaders in calling on government to commit to funding the completion of this work.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
I'm excited to work alongside such an outstanding group of business leaders on the new North East Combined Authority Business and Economy Board. Huge thanks to everyone who has agreed to play their part in making our region the home of real opportunity.
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www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/news/economy...
Membership of North East Business and Economy Board announced
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and the North East Combined Authority have confirmed new members of its Business and Economy Board.
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March 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I'm excited to work alongside such an outstanding group of business leaders on the new North East Combined Authority Business and Economy Board. Huge thanks to everyone who has agreed to play their part in making our region the home of real opportunity.
www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/news/economy...
www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/news/economy...
Our North East Local Growth Plan sets out how we're going to create the jobs and attract the investment to grow our economy. Have your say and let’s all get stuck in to deliver on the mission to make this the home of real opportunity. www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/news/north-e...
North East mayor launches plan for growth to reach everyone in society
The interim Local Growth Plan will guide the North East’s economic growth and the work of the North East Combined Authority for the next 10 years.
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March 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Our North East Local Growth Plan sets out how we're going to create the jobs and attract the investment to grow our economy. Have your say and let’s all get stuck in to deliver on the mission to make this the home of real opportunity. www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/news/north-e...
A brilliant day in Parliament promoting our region. Team North East was out in force!
March 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
A brilliant day in Parliament promoting our region. Team North East was out in force!
Bonnet de douche Rodders!
February 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Bonnet de douche Rodders!
The North East Chamber of Commerce’s CSR response sets out the targeted investments and policy changes necessary to unlock growth in this region. Click on the link below to read our full submission and my letter to Rachel Reeves and @darrenpjones.bsky.social
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Chamber urges government to back North East growth in spending review - North East Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber has submitted a response to the government’s comprehensive spending review consultation, calling for targeted investment and policy changes to unlock economic growth across the region. The...
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February 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The North East Chamber of Commerce’s CSR response sets out the targeted investments and policy changes necessary to unlock growth in this region. Click on the link below to read our full submission and my letter to Rachel Reeves and @darrenpjones.bsky.social
www.necc.co.uk/chamber-urge...
www.necc.co.uk/chamber-urge...
Good to see @darrenpjones.bsky.social at today’s British Chambers of Commerce Business Council. I took the opportunity to make the case for investment in the regions through properly funded Local Growth Plans and devolved decision making. Thriving regions are the route to national economic renewal.
February 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Good to see @darrenpjones.bsky.social at today’s British Chambers of Commerce Business Council. I took the opportunity to make the case for investment in the regions through properly funded Local Growth Plans and devolved decision making. Thriving regions are the route to national economic renewal.
Great to see our North East and Tees Valley mayors @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and Ben Houchen plus the Chamber’s Marianne O’Sullivan on Politics North this weekend where they discussed transport, infrastructure, child poverty and measures to reduce levels of economic inactivity in our region.
February 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Great to see our North East and Tees Valley mayors @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and Ben Houchen plus the Chamber’s Marianne O’Sullivan on Politics North this weekend where they discussed transport, infrastructure, child poverty and measures to reduce levels of economic inactivity in our region.
Good to see this from Lloyds Banking Group. I’ve been picking up a similar sentiment in recent weeks. It’s tough right now but our region is already benefiting from a devolution dividend and the ingenuity of our people and businesses. Still a way to go. www.business-live.co.uk/economic-dev...
North East firms more optimistic about their own fortunes
Regional firms cited investment in staff, introducing new products and services and breaking into new markets as priority growth activities
www.business-live.co.uk
February 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Good to see this from Lloyds Banking Group. I’ve been picking up a similar sentiment in recent weeks. It’s tough right now but our region is already benefiting from a devolution dividend and the ingenuity of our people and businesses. Still a way to go. www.business-live.co.uk/economic-dev...
Delighted to have been appointed chair of the North East Combined Authority business and economy board.
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Chamber chief executive to head North East business board - North East Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber’s chief executive John McCabe has been appointed Chair of the North East Combined Authority’s (NECA) Business and Economy Board. Working alongside North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, John wil...
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January 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Delighted to have been appointed chair of the North East Combined Authority business and economy board.
www.necc.co.uk/chamber-chie...
www.necc.co.uk/chamber-chie...
Good to see the Leamside Line at the top of the list of nationally significant infrastructure projects being discussed by Rachel Reeves and Laura Kuenssberg yesterday.
January 27, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Good to see the Leamside Line at the top of the list of nationally significant infrastructure projects being discussed by Rachel Reeves and Laura Kuenssberg yesterday.
Give blood, get Tuc!
January 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Give blood, get Tuc!
Amongst his very many other roles in North East life, Sir Paul was the first president of the new North East Chamber of Commerce from 1995. On behalf of the Chamber, I extend deepest condolences to his family.
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2486723...
Sir Paul Nicholson, ex-Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, dies aged 86
The former Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, family brewery head Sir Paul Nicholson, has died at the age of 86.
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January 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Amongst his very many other roles in North East life, Sir Paul was the first president of the new North East Chamber of Commerce from 1995. On behalf of the Chamber, I extend deepest condolences to his family.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2486723...
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2486723...
NECC is committed to supporting organisations that are making a positive impact in our region. That's why we're announcing a 20% membership discount for community interest companies (CICs), charities and schools. Your community deserves our support.
necc.co.uk/get-in-touch/
necc.co.uk/get-in-touch/
January 16, 2025 at 10:11 AM
NECC is committed to supporting organisations that are making a positive impact in our region. That's why we're announcing a 20% membership discount for community interest companies (CICs), charities and schools. Your community deserves our support.
necc.co.uk/get-in-touch/
necc.co.uk/get-in-touch/
Caught the end of the match standing outside a Budapest bar. Disappointing result…we should be putting relegation fodder away. Up the unbearable reds.
January 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Caught the end of the match standing outside a Budapest bar. Disappointing result…we should be putting relegation fodder away. Up the unbearable reds.
Very sorry to hear this news. Davie was a lovely man. Time spent in his company was always fun and insightful. He was a great ambassador for the North East and did a very fine job as Chamber President. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Tributes paid to former Airport CEO who passed away on New Year's Day
David Laws is credited with bringing the Emirates' direct Dubai flight to the North East in his 37 years at Newcastle Airport
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January 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Very sorry to hear this news. Davie was a lovely man. Time spent in his company was always fun and insightful. He was a great ambassador for the North East and did a very fine job as Chamber President. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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My column in today’s Journal…it’s tough out there, but there’s much to be optimistic about heading into 2025.
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Times are tough but there's plenty to be cautiously optimistic about - North East Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber’s latest column for The Journal by John McCabe, chief executive. When was the last time you read an end of year business column that didn’t start with something along the lines of ‘This is...
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December 18, 2024 at 2:58 PM
My column in today’s Journal…it’s tough out there, but there’s much to be optimistic about heading into 2025.
www.necc.co.uk/times-are-to...
www.necc.co.uk/times-are-to...
A little recap on what we've been up to in 2024 and a preview of what we have in store for next year when we're going to be flat out supporting North East business thrive in '25. Bring it on.
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To follow.
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December 12, 2024 at 4:11 PM
A little recap on what we've been up to in 2024 and a preview of what we have in store for next year when we're going to be flat out supporting North East business thrive in '25. Bring it on.
vimeo.com/1036384247
vimeo.com/1036384247
The first NE Chamber carol service took place at Newcastle Cathedral last night. It was great to see so many friends of the Chamber as well as some new faces all coming together to celebrate the season. Huge thanks to @helenannhartley.bsky.social and The Very Reverend Lee Batson for hosting us.
December 10, 2024 at 10:21 PM
The first NE Chamber carol service took place at Newcastle Cathedral last night. It was great to see so many friends of the Chamber as well as some new faces all coming together to celebrate the season. Huge thanks to @helenannhartley.bsky.social and The Very Reverend Lee Batson for hosting us.
Just loved seeing @paulheatonsolo.bsky.social and @riannedowney.bsky.social in Newcastle tonight. A perfect 10.
December 10, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Just loved seeing @paulheatonsolo.bsky.social and @riannedowney.bsky.social in Newcastle tonight. A perfect 10.
The Green North Sea Shipping Corridor will reduce carbon emissions and create jobs in our region. Great to see this initiative from Chamber partner member Port of Tyne.
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Green Shipping Corridor launched between Tyne and Amsterdam
The project links the Port of Tyne with the Port of IJmuiden
www.business-live.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 5:51 AM
The Green North Sea Shipping Corridor will reduce carbon emissions and create jobs in our region. Great to see this initiative from Chamber partner member Port of Tyne.
www.business-live.co.uk/ports-logist...
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