Aug
2009
Articles from 12th Aug 2009
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£26m airport extension to create 1,000 new jobs
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
LOW-COST airline Ryanair yesterday announced plans to set up a new base in the north of England, creating hundreds of new jobs. Read
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Why green is good for business
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
A MAJOR conference in the North East is intended to help businesses in the region play a part in saving the planet. Read
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We're aiming to find the stars of the region's business world
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
AN EXPERT panel of judges is on the hunt for the stars of the North East business world in our prestigious North East Business Executive of the Year Awards 2009. Read
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Making a big difference in the boardroom
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
THE Journal is once again celebrating the contribution of non-executive directors this year and, as Andrew Hebden reports, the timing could be especially pertinent as the recession continues to cut deep in the North East economy. Read
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Green team...
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
THE RECESSION and a surge in shoppers keen to be green are boosting trade at a Middlesbrough cash-for-goods store. Read
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Tories call on Mandy to visit Wilton
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
THE Tories have added their weight to calls for Government to intervene at the Wilton chemical site to avert further job losses. Read
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NOF powers forward
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
A NORTH-east based trade body for the oil, gas and energy sectors has seen a surge in membership as companies aim to win more business in global markets. Read
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Cash needed to grow
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
A LOSS-MAKING biscuit manufacturer in Middlesbrough has secured orders of up to £12m as it looks to expand from Teesside. Read
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Recession golden opportunity say winning entrepreneurs
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
Some of the region’s leading entrepreneurs believe the recession can act as a springboard for successful start-ups, Peter McCusker reports Read
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Takeover should boost sales to £17m a year
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
A SOFTWARE specialist in the manufacturing and emergency services arenas has acquired a Yorkshire firm as it looks to build its sales from £12m to £17m this year. Read
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Matrimony on Bollywood scale boosts work
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
Despite the recession, Asian couples are still prepared to go the extra mile for their big day, according to Shaban Suleman, who is expanding his Shaadi Wedding Services company to meet demand for the extras. Read
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Pub chain Camerons boost ale-making capacity
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
PUB chain Camerons expects to achieve its aim of increasing sales from £50m to £70m by the end of the year after almost trebling its brewing capacity and expanding its estate. Read
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Senior banker for car group
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
FAST-GROWING Newcastle plc Vertu Motors has appointed a leading City mergers and acquisitions player as a non-executive director as it looks for further buys. Read
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Web boss set to challenge kids on TV again
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
AN internet company boss in the North East is preparing to pit her wits against another team of sparky kids in an on-screen TV challenge after being asked back by the BBC. Read
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Greggs sees opportunity for continuing growth
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
BAKER Greggs is pushing ahead with ambitious expansion plans despite the recession and reckons the downturn will help it to secure better high street sites as it rolls out 600 new shops. Read
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Investment helps firm to ride the recession
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
A BOLD investment after the loss of a major customer has helped change fortunes at a shop fitting company. Read
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Rebranding of agency is paying off
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
A DESIGN agency has rebranded itself as part of a wider restructure and expansion plan, which has coincided with several new business wins. Read
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Former Tees Valley chief joins homes body
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
FORMER chief executive of Tees Valley Regeneration Joe Docherty has been appointed an executive director of one of the UK’s largest housing associations. Read
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PD Ports prepare for brighter future
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
PD PORTS is pressing ahead with expansion of its container handling facilities in anticipation of an upturn in world trade that could trigger its parked £300m deepsea container terminal project. Read
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Bandit group in van deal
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
ONE of the UK’s largest independent suppliers of gaming and amusement equipment has invested £130,000 in a fleet of environmentally friendly vehicles to support its growth. Read
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New voice for North East female entrepreneurs
Aug 12 2009 | Business News
SOME of the North-East’s most successful businesswomen have joined forces in an effort to drive a well known female networking organisation to new heights. Read
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Councils urged not to up taxes
Aug 12 2009 | Evening Gazette Business News
BUSINESS leaders have urged councils not to increase the tax burden on local firms as national figures revealed a £4bn hole in local authority finances. Read
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Greggs’ southern ambition
Aug 12 2009 | Evening Gazette Business News
NORTH-east-based baker Greggs is gearing up for ambitious expansion plans with the roll out of 600 shops across the UK. Read
