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Steer-ED, supported by DMS Research and Consulting and Steer financial specialists, has been appointed to coordinate the development of the business case for NI’s proposed Future Medicines Institute (FMI).

Steer is delighted to welcome Rebecca Edwards as an Associate at Steer Economic Development. With a background in research and evaluation, Rebecca has worked closely with various public sector clients, evaluating publicly funded programmes and interventions and conducting analytical research projects. 

In this thought-provoking article, Patrick Robertson, Principle Consultant at Steer Economic Development delves into the complex world of business support and sheds light on the crucial role of Growth Hubs in simplifying and coordinating assistance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Steer Economic Development are delighted to welcome Patrick Robertson as a Principal Consultant based in our Leeds headquarters. 

Steer-ED was commissioned by National Highways to conduct qualitative research into the potential business impacts of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) road scheme.

The Autumn Statement is more of a ‘one nation’ budget than its predecessor, recognising the necessity to use fiscal policy to both support growth and protect the more vulnerable in our community. Critically, however, the departmental cuts (and their detail) that will impact the most vulnerable are backloaded, with their impact unlikely to be evident until after 2024.

Steer-ED, in collaboration with the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) and Connected Voice, have been commissioned to work with Newcastle City Council (NCC) to develop an Inclusive Economic Strategy for the City

Steer Economic Development, with associates Les Newby and Nicky Denison, have been commissioned to develop the first economic strategy for the new North Yorkshire Council.

Steer Economic Development has been commissioned by Queen’s University Belfast to conduct a feasibility study exploring the formation of a zero-carbon cooperative for the Manufacturing, Agricultural, and Extractive sectors in Mid & East Antrim. The work is supported fully by the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and its enterprise partners.

Rochdale Development Agency has commissioned Steer-ED and Cushman & Wakefield to support project development and prepare a Local Investment Framework (LIF) for proposals to establish a national Advanced Machinery & Productivity Institute (AMPI) at the heart of Atom Valley, northern Greater Manchester.