Aug
2008
Articles from 12th Aug 2008
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On the right lines
Aug 12 2008 | Archive
THE search is on to find the stars of the North-east business world in our prestigious North East Business Executive of the Year Awards 2008. Three finalists from each of the sub-regions, including Tees Valley, go forward to the final in November. Today we look at the Tees Valley category. Read
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WE’RE FLYING
Aug 12 2008 | Archive
THE UK aerospace industry is facing its biggest crisis in years. More than 15 airlines have collapsed and others have cut flights on unprofitable routes. Read
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Dreams to reality
Aug 12 2008 | Archive
AN EX-STEELWORKER is showing his artistic mettle by turning a long-time interest into a new venture. Read
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From storeto the law
Aug 12 2008 | Archive
MIDDLESBROUGH-BASED Xsite Architecture - the firm behind the town’s innovative DigitalCity housing scheme - has won a bid to transform warehousing into a suite of law chambers. Read
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August 15: INSTITUTE of Digital Innovation, Teesside University. Workshop on The Art of the Pitch, aimed at businesses in the creative industries, with Ian Fenton, 9.30am-4.30pm, free. To book call Scott Watson on 01642 384 332 or email s.watson@idi-uk.org
Aug 12 2008 | Archive
August 19: WORKSHOP on sources of finance for start-up businesses, Morton Park, Darlington, 5.30-8.30pm, free. Call Helen Manners on 01642 608316 or email helenmanners@fivelamps.org.uk Read
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Charity’s website to improve fundraising
Aug 12 2008 | Archive
THE launch of a new website is set to boost the fundraising efforts of a Tees Valley children’s charity, thanks to Calm Asylum. Read
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Leaders back staff voluntary work
Aug 12 2008 | Archive
SMALL business leaders are backing a drive by national volunteer agency Volunteering England to encourage more small and medium-sized firms to set up employer supported volunteering (ESV) schemes. Read
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THEY’VE been turning since 2000 when they rebranded their chain of Contemporary hair salons. They’re clearly world class, and are committed to promoting Teesside as a centre for hairdressing excellence. JEZ DAVISON cuts to the chase with Alan Simpson and his wife Karen
Aug 12 2008 | Archive
ON APRIL 7, 1994, Karen Storr Simpson sat nervously in the interview room of a Guisborough salon, wondering whether her fledgling hairdressing career was about to be pulled from underneath her. Read
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Teesside’s going up, up and away
Aug 12 2008 | Archive
If the aviation industry is facing its bumpiest ride in years, Teesside hasn’t noticed. Does it have its head in the clouds or are its feet firmly on the ground? JEZ DAVISON reports. Read
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Aerospace work is out there
Aug 12 2008 | Archive
THE aerospace industry holds plenty of opportunities for the Teesside supply chain, but companies have to raise their game to get the work. Read
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Top security is essential in the sector
Aug 12 2008 | Archive
ACCORDING to Sean Allison, pictured, the aerospace industry is not just a potential money-spinner for global aircraft manufacturers and their supply chains. Read
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Why the industry is still flying high over our area
Aug 12 2008 | Archive
SIX reasons to be cheerful - why Teesside’s aerospace industry is still flying. Read
