The North East BIC has appointed Chris Craig as Business Adviser.

In his new role, Chris - a former account manager at Business Link North East from Tyneside - will offer advice and support to entrepreneurs who are in the process of developing their own businesses.

Chris Craig says: “In many ways the BIC is at the centre of innovation in the North East, so I am delighted to join the team and lend my experience to the upcoming generation of business people in the region.”

Chris will be working closely with the business support team to offer a comprehensive range of services at the BIC, which assists around 300 new and developing businesses each year.

Paul McEldon, Chief Executive at the North East BIC, says: “With deep understanding of the business start up process, and over 13 years of experience of helping people to develop business ideas, Chris makes an ideal addition to our business start up team.” 
Chris can be contacted on 0191 516 6064 or via email at chris.craig@ne-bic.co.uk