A consultancy specialising in economic development work has chosen Gateshead as its second office in the UK.
Sheffield-based Kada research has already been working in the North East and has now decided to launch permanent base in Gateshead’s Baltic Quarter. A handful of highly skilled research jobs have been created in the move which sees the firm take space in Baltimore House.
Kada specialises in creating evidence-based reports and recommendations for clients including governmental bodies, academic institutions and community organisations. Its team has already worked with the former to research “inclusive productivity” for the Our Economy 2023 report, and has produced a Digital Framework for Hull and East Yorkshire LEP, among other projects.
Newcastle and Gateshead’s destination and inward investment agency, NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), initially supported Kada in its search for office space, and continues to provide introductions to key partners in the region.
Karl Dalgleish, Kada’s managing director, said: “Our economic development projects are place-based, and we like to be embedded in places to help deliver these. Gateshead and Baltimore House fits Kada’s ethos with similarities to Sheffield where the business originates.”
Kada’s North East director, Sam Nair, added: “Having been based in the North East for nearly 15 years I am excited about what devolution will bring for the region and the opportunity to grow the Kada team in Gateshead. Kada is passionate about helping partners in Gateshead and the North East to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth and creating job and placement opportunities for young people at Kada too.”
Jen Hartley, director of Invest Newcastle, NGI, said: “I’m pleased to welcome Kada Research to Gateshead. Their emphasis on economic and social impact research and inclusive growth strongly aligns with our regional priorities making this a great match. Wider participation and access is also a key focus for the work we do at NGI so I look forward to continuing to support their team as they grow and expand here.”
Coun Leigh Kirton, cabinet member for economy and communications at Gateshead Council, said: “Kada Research’s choice to expand to Gateshead is a great reflection of our growing reputation as a place for forward-thinking businesses to invest. Their commitment to evidence-based insights and inclusive growth aligns well with our ambitions for the borough, and we’re proud to welcome Kada to Gateshead’s thriving business community.”
Kada offers a range of services including economic impact assessment and feasibility studies; policy and research studies; strategy development and implementation; economic analysis and social value, and funding and bid writing.
Original artice – https://business-live.co.uk/all-about/yorkshire-humber
