Home | News & Events : News & Events Welcome to a selection of the latest news and events from the PNE Group.  PNE Group’s Annual Lecture 2009 | 02/12/2009 The Deputy Governor for Monetary Policy at the Bank of England, Charlie Bean, delivered the PNE Group’s Annual Lunchtime Lecture in Gateshead on Friday 27 November. His lecture was part of a visit organised by the Bank‘s Agency for the North East, which is based just outside Newcastle city centre.  European third sector managers visit PNE to access North East expertise | 09/11/2009 A delegation of senior managers from social enterprises across Europe has visited PNE to mark the start of a project which aims to strengthen third sector organisations in five EU countries.  Business workshops are a big hit | 21/09/2009 A programme of Pre-Start Business Workshops run by PNE Enterprise on behalf of Business Link have proved to be a big hit, with the first five workshops attracting 50 people.  Young entrepreneurs remain optimistic despite the global recession | 15/09/2009 The global economic downturn may have caused financial upheaval and shaken businesses around the world but business confidence among young entrepreneurs remains high, according to a new survey by Shell LiveWIRE International, the leading international network to inspire and develop enterprise in young people. | Case Study Jamie Murray-Wells, Glasses Direct  Jamie Murray-Wells is the founder and Executive Chairman of Glasses Direct, which he started at university in 2004. Since then, the company has grown to become the largest online retailer of prescription glasses in the world. more >>Quote André Smit, Social Investment Manager, Shell International B.V. "Shell is delighted to sign this new contract, which builds on our successful relationship with PNE, and we expect that it will continue for many years to come." |
