Aycliffe Business magazine marked its 10th anniversary with a high-profile event at Redworth Hall on Wednesday.
Around 80 business leaders gathered for the breakfast event as they heard from an engaging panel who all spoke passionately about Aycliffe Business Park and their organisations.
The event was hosted by Peter Barron MBE, former editor of the Northern Echo and a feature writer for Aycliffe Business.
He interviewed the magazine’s founder Martin Walker before the panel members took to the stage.
Pictures: Aycliffe Business 10th birthday
The panel included 3M plant manager Paul Hind and Gestamp plant director Jonathan Phillips – who together represent about 25% of the business park’s total employment.
They were joined by Pamela Petty, the former managing director of Ebac, now consultant and Aycliffe Business Park Community board member.
Delegates also heard from Geoff Hunton, director of Merchant Anglo – the man largely credited with bring Hitachi to Aycliffe.
Martin Walker said: “I was delighted with the turn-out, especially on such a cold winter’s morning.
“And I couldn’t have asked for a stronger, more interesting panel. They all gave interesting insights in to their own organisations, talked about the history of the business park and were open and honest when talking about the challenges businesses are expecting in the year ahead.”
Click here to see our gallery of pictures from the event.
The 60th issue of Aycliffe Business, which marks the 10th anniversary, is currently being circulated – but it also available to read online, by clicking here.
