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Why do organisations become our gold partners? We work with over 170 public and private sector partners to deliver our mission of inspiring people to visit and to live, learn, work and invest in and around NewcastleGateshead. Our partners come from a range of sectors but the one thing that they have in common is a desire to proactively work with us to deliver mutual benefits which also support the economic growth of NewcastleGateshead and the North East.
A gold partner is one of North East England’s most influential businesses or organisations; one which shares NewcastleGateshead Initiative’s high ambitions for the region and is absolutely integral to the successful development of NewcastleGateshead and the wider region. Gold partners will be at all key networking events, at the table for major decision-making and have significant capacity to help boost the area’s profile and rive forward its future growth and success
Our gold partners also benefit from: •
The opportunity to nominate a representative from your organisation for a seat on the board of Newcastle Initiative alongside other key stakeholders. Exclusive to gold partners.
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The ability to influence and support the strategic direction and activities of NewcastleGateshead Initiative, and consequently the positioning of NewcastleGateshead and North East England locally, nationally and internationally. Exclusive to gold partners.
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Invitations to six business events per year including our AGM, three partner update meetings and (for senior level contacts and gold and silver partner organisations only) two business leaders’ briefings. Exclusive to gold and silver partners
Our gold partners include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Arts Council, North East Gateshead College intu Metrocentre & intu Eldon Square Newcastle College Newcastle International Airport Newcastle United Football Club Newcastle University Northumbria University Northumbrian Water Reach Plc Ryder Architecture Ubisoft Virgin Money Ward Hadaway Womble Bond Dickinson
To find out more about NewcastleGateshead Initiative, call 0191 440 5752 or visit ngi.org.uk.
Other benefits include: • NewcastleGateshead Initiative CEO presentation to your staff, outlining what we can do as an organisation, how partnership works and opportunities to collaborate and get involved.* Exclusive to gold partners. *Availability and capacity allowing.
• Opportunity for a place on NewcastleGateshead Initiative’s emerging leaders board. Exclusive to gold partners.
• 40% discount on marketing opportunities including NewcastleGateshead Pocket Guide advertising and tradeshow attendance with NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau. Exclusive to gold partners.
• Refer a partner and share discount – if an existing NewcastleGateshead Initiative partner recommends and refers an organisation to NewcastleGateshead Initiative, which directly leads to that organisation becoming a fold or solver partner, both organisation receive discounts not heir annual partnership fee.* Exclusive to gold and silver partners. *More information at ngi.org.uk/become-a-partner/full-list-of-benefits
• Annual Invest Newcastle market intelligence report – providing partners with key insight into the business landscape locally, regionally and nationally such as property prices, employment, latest investments and developments. Exclusive to gold and silver partners.
• Biannual Tourism and Business Events intelligence report – providing partners insight into local, regional and national tourism performance indicators; latest tourism investments and the impact of both the leisure and business tourism sectors. Exclusive to gold and silver partners.
• Exclusive 25% discount for our Northern Voice panel – unprecedented access to North East views and opinions via quick polls, a qualitative discussion, or an in-depth online survey. Exclusive to gold and silver partners.
• Support and attendance from our team at your key events.* Exclusive to gold and silver partners. *Availability and capacity allowing.
• Introductions by NewcastleGateshead Initiative to our other partners, where appropriate and of mutual benefit.
• Use of our boardroom and meeting facilities. Exclusive to gold partners. *Subject to availability. To help you make the most of your partnership, we have a full list of benefits on our website at ngi.org.uk/become-a-partner/full-list-of-benefits Gold partnership cost: £12,175 + VAT per annum Cost is exclusive of VAT. Talk to us about a flexible payment plan
“Ryder is proud to be a Gold partner of NGI. As well as networking with a range of influential businesses, our partnership provides insight into the regional ambition strategy and economic opportunities our people and business can engage with. We were delighted to collaborate with NGI as a host venue on the Great Exhibition of the North’s Innovation Trail with Horse to Hyperloop and enjoyed some fantastic visitor numbers and press coverage during the event.” Mark Thompson, Ryder Architecture
What do I do next? To become a proactive partner, support the future success of NewcastleGateshead and the wider region, and reap the benefits, now’s the time to get involved. • To sign up now as a partner of NewcastleGateshead Initiative please complete and return our application form. • To find out more about the organisation, visit ngi.org.uk. • To ask any questions and chat through options, please contact our partnership team: Nathan Shrubb Partnership & Project Manager +44 (0)191 440 5752 nathan.shrubb@ngi.org.uk
Anna Moroney Partnership Development Executive +44 (0)191 440 5748 anna.moroney@ngi.org.uk