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Are you Old School or New School? Why not be both?

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Whether youʼre an experienced entrepreneur or an emerging start-up star, this is the place for you to meet, share and learn from each other. From strategy and software, to forecasts and facebook, youʼll find a mixture of old school and new school perspectives that can give you and your business a real boost.

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RT @searchcamp: Guys from @FIRST_NE are doing a great job getting everyone networking! @Char_FIRST @hirecaroline #StudentEntsConf :)

20 Nov
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RT @VikHodgson: Full house @pitcherandpiano THE place to be in Newcastle tonight @FIRST_NE @GatesheadCollES http://t.co/q5wlOYvXYr

29 Oct
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RT @VikHodgson: The very wonderful @Char_FIRST speaking about the importance of learning by doing...now let's network :-) http://t.co/ko1ll…

29 Oct
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RT @emmarobinson: Great night at @FIRST_NE launch of @GatesheadCollES #NorthernStars magazine @pitcherandpiano. Congratulations to all the …

29 Oct
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29 Oct
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23 Oct
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Hi @AleciaCotterell Yes that was one we were involved in @FIRST_newcastle @BridgeClubLtd Hope all is well with you?

23 Oct
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RT @BridgeClubLtd: Gateshead students running #starsmeetfirst. New business meets experience, support new enterprise #northeasthour http://…

23 Oct
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RT @FIRST_newcastle: Speakers to be confirmed this week. Tickets flying as usual #starsmeetfirst- it's great to be back #nehub @OldVsNewSch…

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