EVENT DETAILS

Date: Thursday, 26th June 2025

Exploring Debt as a Tool for Growth
Thursday 26th June, 8am - 10am
AV Dawson, Middlesbrough

NEL Fund Managers has teamed up with Clive Owen LLP, to explore and discuss how debt can be used as a powerful tool for business growth.

Held in Newcastle and Middlesbrough, this event brings together finance experts, business advisors, and real-world insight from a local SME that has successfully scaled using funding and professional guidance.

If you´re a business owner or advisor looking to better understand how funding can fuel growth, this event is for you.

What to Expect:
Gain valuable insight from both the fund manager and accountant perspective, along with a practical case study from a business that’s walked the path to scale-up success.

Agenda
08:00 - 08:30
Arrival, breakfast, tea & coffee, and networking

08:30 - 08:40
Welcome & Introduction

08:40 - 09:00
James Katirai (NEL Fund Managers)
Sharing how NEL’s funds work and how they support growing businesses across the North East.

09:00 - 09:20
Michael Cantwell (Clive Owen LLP) and Kelly Jordan (Muckle LLP)
Offering an all-round professional services perspective on using debt finance to scale effectively and sustainably.

09:20 - 09:40
Case Study: Michael Dobson (Sapphire HR)
A mutual client of both NEL and Clive Owen, sharing his business growth journey and first-hand experience.

09:40 - 10:00
Q&A & networking

Please contact Lois.Prest@nel.co.uk to register.