Taking the risk of investing in culture will see the North East economy reap rich rewards, regional arts chiefs said today. (December 12)

Influential figures in heritage, arts and culture gathered for The Northern Echo's latest Impact event, which took place at SIX restaurant on top of the Baltic Centre in Gateshead.

Panelists told how the regional economy is increasingly buoyed by the culture sector, which is thriving in the region.

One the panel were Michelle Gorman, MD of Visit County Durham, Hayley Farrell, Project Assistant in Compliance with Cummins, Phil Saunders, Local Visitor Economy Partnership Manager with Tees Valley Combined Authority, Lisa Laws, Development Director of North East Screen, Huw Lewis, Assistant Director of Communications with North East Combined Authority, Al

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