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Final call to spread enterprise message

THE final call is going out to enterprising areas of the North East to show the rest of the UK how they are dealing with the downturn.Read

ONE shows film group the colour of money

THE group championing the North East’s beleaguered film and television industry has had its funding guaranteed for the next three years.Read

£1m to inspire new entrepreneurs

AMBITIOUS plans to create jobs and businesses in Gateshead have received a boost with the confirmation of new funding from the European Union.Read

Manufacturer looking to expand

A SPECIALIST manufacturer is bucking the recession and looking to venture into new and larger markets, as part of its ambitious investment project.Read

Cash injection helps childcare enterprises to flourish

CHILDCARE businesses in County Durham have been given a £280,000 investment from the EU.Read

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Firm takes on the world with help from CannyBill

IT may sound like the name of a friendly Tyneside neighbour or an affable local shopkeeper, but CannyBill is a new piece of software which is expected to help a fledgling technology firm take on the world.Read

Cash aids fight against malaria

A DRUGS development firm is stepping up its efforts against one of the world’s most common and deadly diseases, which every year affects hundreds of millions of people.Read

New body to offer support package for North business

A NEW organisation that aims to deliver millions of pounds worth of efficiency and energy savings will be officially launched this week.Read

Washington firm expects success from expansion

FURTHER expansion at a successful manufacturer will see it create 26 new jobs as it aims to almost double sales to £25m in the next few years.Read

Grant for DNA testing company

DNA testing company Complement Genomics has stepped up its expansion after winning a £48,000 grant.Read

Electronics company a winner

A NORTH EAST electronics company at the forefront of gaming technology is reaping the rewards of investment in research and development.Read

Science hub will give small firms a competitive edge

ENTERPRISING North East companies are to benefit from a new science collaboration between the chemical industry and academia to nurture innovation and bridge the development gap between research and the prototyping of products and services.Read

Healthy North ideas get a £1.6m boost

A NEW service for businesses to develop healthcare products has been launched in a £1.6m drive to exploit the North East’s strength in scientific research.Read

Drug company expansion after grant success

A CHEMICAL company plans a £100,000 expansion to increase production of drugs for medical research around the world.Read

£2m vote of confidence in nurturing digital

TWO inspirational business initiatives that support the growth of the North East’s burgeoning digital cluster have received a welcome boost with the addition of nearly £2m of funding.Read

More get the benefits of our support

THE number of firms coming forward to get financial help and advice in the North East has increased significantly since One North East launched the 'Real Help for Business Now' with backing from nebusiness.Read

Cash aids business pioneers

A £1.5m fund has been launched to help people in North Tyneside set up their own businesses.Read

Businesses to benefit from new R&D fund

OPPORTUNITIES to secure overseas contracts are available for small businesses in the North East thanks to a new research and development fund.Read

Coach business driving into a better future

A FAMILY-RUN coach business which faced a bleak future after the loss of its main source of income has refocused with support from Business Link and is now going back into top gear.Read

£3.7m lean green savings

NORTH East companies have saved £3.7m over the past two years thanks to a pioneering lean green energy team of regional specialists.Read