Ready. Steady. Grow!
Ever wonder how other local businesses approach growth and overcome the obstacles? Join host Charlotte Nichols, Managing Director of Harvey & Hugo, for behind-the-scenes insights from successful business leaders in this special event marking the season end of Growth Lab Darlington.
This session brings together all the learning of the past 12 months into one dynamic panel. Whether you’re new to the series or you’ve attended every event, don’t miss this opportunity to top-up on inspiration, uncover powerful tactics and demystify the terminology to reveal the real opportunities awaiting your own business.
Meet the panel
Charlotte Nichols
Andrew Perkin
Andy Davis
John Beamson
Ian Kinnery
Charlotte Nichols, panel host
Founder, Harvey & Hugo
Charlotte has over 20 years’ experience in PR, 15 of those running her own business, Harvey & Hugo. Alongside this, and looking after her two young children, Charlotte hosts the PRsonal podcast which gets to know the real person behind the business professional.
Andrew Perkin
Business Growth & Investment Manager, Darlington Borough Council
A strategic and operational economic development professional, Andrew has a wealth of experience in inward investment, business growth, skills development and economic regeneration across the North East of England. His work has covered policy analysis, strategic funding, project development, and direct business support delivery.
Andy Davis
Owner and Managing Director, Trident Manor Ltd
Andy’s business, Trident Manor Limited, is a security, risk, and crisis management consultancy established in 2013. Trident Manor’s consultancy services and specialist training programmes are delivered around the world, specialising in the protection of cultural venues and their assets.
John Beamson
Founder and CEO, The CEO Adventurer
Resilience coach and event specialist John helps busy executives reconnect with nature and themselves through bespoke outdoor adventures. A TEDx speaker with a direct approach and zero fluff, he aims to “make the CEO harder to kill” and more resilient to cope with the rigors of business.
Ian Kinnery
Owner and Managing Director, Kinnery
Ian Kinnery is a renowned business coach who is a previous European Business Coach of the Year recipient. Since 2005, he has helped around 500 CEOs and entrepreneurs grow both themselves and their businesses. Additionally, he has decades of experience in scaling businesses and was Managing Director of a multi-million pound company aged just 29.
Format
Fuel up first with a bit of breakfast before the main event, facilitated by the North East BIC’s Debbie Simpson and hosted by Charlotte Nichols. Afterwards, there’s a chance to network and meet others who can support your growth with information and opportunities.
Book your place
We’d love to see you there! To register, just fill in the booking form and we’ll be in touch with next steps.
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Parking
There is disabled badge holder parking on site but no general visitor parking for this event. Please see local pay & display parking map with the nearest being Parkgate (no 2) at approx. £4 p/day.
The main East Coast station in Darlington is also only a five minutes’ walk and there is a bus stop on Yarm Rood adjacent to Central Park. In addition, there are some on street parking options that may be available nearby.