Christine Huntington

Facilities Manager, Commerce House

Commerce House is a fabulous Iconic Building standing tall and proud in an ideal location in Middlesbrough. It represents both history and the future. I am very proud to be part of the team who are working hard to renew core facilities to meet the demanding needs of businesses today. Whilst doing this we are breathing life back into this fabulous grade II listed building, retaining a lot of original features but overall creating a contemporary environment perfect for any private company, public business or charity to thrive within.

Stephen Muir

International Trade Advisor

At the Department for International Trade we work with a lot of companies and it is amazing how those with good office space and professional surroundings are so much more productive and successful. I am delighted to be situated in Commerce House for my own office address – it has the right ambience, is a perfect location and once all the work is completed in the building it will ooze luxury, have all the mod cons and offer a strong business community. You spend a lot of time at your desk, you really should enjoy where it is and all the benefits associated with that!

Graeme Jordan

Marketing Consultant and Managing Director at STO Consulting

“As a Newcastle based marketing consultancy with as many clients in Middlesbrough as Newcastle, I had been considering having a permanent presence in the ‘South of the region’. When I met Christine (at a Chamber of Commerce event) and saw details of Commerce House I could immediately tell that it was a place and a business that I wanted my brand to be associated with. There are lots of places that I could have located but this was different. The central location and the quality of the place set it apart. It was clear that Middlesbrough, and the Tees Valley more widely was an important place to be. So it has proven, and I’m just glad that Commerce House made the decision such an easy one. So I am getting noticed in Middlesbrough at the moment, have had my first Middlesbrough client enquiry and look forward to using the fantastic facilities for many successful years to come.”

Maria Dotsch

International Trade Adviser for the UK Government Department for International Trade

“At the Department for International Trade we work hard helping local businesses trading anywhere in the world. Through our network to over 100 countries we help giving specific market intelligence that support the international business development efforts for businesses based in Teesside. To have a satellite office in Middlesbrough at Commerce House is a real honour and it has so many benefits. It’s a great location close to all the region’s main roads and its proximity to the main train station is a real bonus. The office environment is light and airy, professional and of course, the renovations are fabulous – it is a pleasure to come to the office and work in relative luxury in the heart of Middlesbrough. The services and people here are great too – the boardroom is a perfect place to hold business meeting, whilst the reception are so helpful with taking calls and messages through the virtual and out of office service. We are all very happy to be able to use the offices here and we feel very well looked after!”

Tony Parkinson

Chief Executive of Middlesbrough Council

“The Councils Investment Prospectus outlines our physical regeneration ambition for Middlesbrough and TS1 and the commercial district of Middlesbrough form a key part of our plans to deliver that ambition. “Facilities like Commerce House are important to that regeneration and the resurgence of our city. The progress being made on the building is amazing and my colleagues and I regularly use it for our off site council meetings. The boardroom offers an area that is quiet and professional, luxurious and motivating – this all contributes to us being able to work better. The friendly team at Commerce House always make sure all of our requirements are met, providing refreshments and lunch so we can work right through the day. I, for one, am keen to see the building finished and filled with thriving companies – Commerce House is a beacon to the rest of the renovation of the area!”

Ummar Hanif

Smart Pads Real Estate

“I travel a lot between London and The North and since becoming a dad, it has become important to also have an office space where I can focus on the business whilst in Middlesbrough. I had looked at a number of office spaces in the area and because of my experience of working with commercial properties, I knew exactly what I was looking for. It wasn’t until I visited Commerce House that I found where I wanted to be based. “Not only is the location amazing, but the quality, attention to details, facilities and level of staff service is second to none. A number of clients have visited in my first week and they are all blown away too!”

Tom Smith

Hainton

“We currently look after clients regionwide and now we will be looking to work with clients further afield meaning our position at Commerce House is ideal being right next to the station and to the A66. “We have a decade of experience in recruitment and our ethics are strong – we only work with quality employers and quality candidates. We also give advice, free support and build relationships with our clients so we are part of their team – for us it is not about filling a job but placing the right person in the right opportunity. This gives the arrangement longevity. “I am delighted to be positioned in such high spec facilities – it makes our working day so much easier and clients that have visited us are very impressed. The level of quality matches Hainton perfectly.”

Tom Baker

Certax Accountancy Teesside

“I credit a lot of my recent growth to my TS1 postal address and high quality surroundings. Being in Commerce House makes me work hard to fit with the ethos of the building. My clients are also very impressed with my office and the business lounge. Making that good impression is very important, as they need to know they are in a safe pair of hands.”

Steve Cole

Colehouse Communications

“I wasn’t expecting to want to move in when I first visited. But the way the building made me feel was indescribable. It was like stepping into a corporate high end solicitors or a really desirable five star hotel. I was looking for an office where I wanted to spend time, and I was blown away to have found it! “It has a different feel to other offices I have visited. Commerce House reflects where the company is right now, and both the team and the client base love it here.”