http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/ nebusiness en-gb http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/linking-business-51140-17815213/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/linking-business-51140-17815213/ Business Link - North-east England is one of the most dynamic regions in Europe. A thriving centre for digital media, life sciences, renewable energy and process industries, the region enjoys an international and long-standing reputation for innovation. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/special-report-built-environment-51140-17815214/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/special-report-built-environment-51140-17815214/ Construction builds future on firmest of foundations - The North-East's skyline has changed forever and the new horizon is a testament to the fantastic shape of the construction industry in this region. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/small-business-co-operation-is-at-the-community-s-heart-51140-17815215/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/small-business-co-operation-is-at-the-community-s-heart-51140-17815215/ Good causes right across the region have received support from a North-East business. Helen Logan found out more. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/time-off-voyages-of-discovery-open-up-new-worlds-new-hopes-51140-17815216/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/time-off-voyages-of-discovery-open-up-new-worlds-new-hopes-51140-17815216/ Adventures on the high seas were the order of the day this summer for a Northumberland cheesemaker, as Graeme King discovered. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/the-investors-festival-has-a-global-resonance-51140-17815217/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/the-investors-festival-has-a-global-resonance-51140-17815217/ Arts and culture is a growing force in the North-East. But just what impact does it have our region? Karen McLauchlan visited Stockton's International Riverside Festival and The Sage Gateshead to find out more. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/pd-ports-campaign-for-strategic-approach-51140-17815218/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/pd-ports-campaign-for-strategic-approach-51140-17815218/ It comes as no surprise that container handling is the fastest growing maritime shipping sector, in line with growing global demand. In the past 10 years the volumes of containers handled by UK ports (now eight million pa) has almost doubled. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/special-report-ports-51140-17815219/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/special-report-ports-51140-17815219/ Big achievements and bigger ambitions on this busy river - The ports of Hartlepool and Middlesbrough are vital drivers for the local economy. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/family-values-bell-truck-sales-is-ringing-some-changes-51140-17815220/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/family-values-bell-truck-sales-is-ringing-some-changes-51140-17815220/ This convoy's really on a roll. Rebekah Ashby reports on Bell Truck Sales, which is keeping it in the family. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/robert-muckle-corporate-team-is-going-from-strength-to-strength-51140-17815221/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/robert-muckle-corporate-team-is-going-from-strength-to-strength-51140-17815221/ This year the North-East has seen an economic upturn and more confidence in the region's extensive SME market. Not only has there been an increase in corporate activity, but the property market also remains buoyant which means construction and planning are in demand. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/world-vision-bonds-lie-in-more-than-a-name-51140-17815222/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/world-vision-bonds-lie-in-more-than-a-name-51140-17815222/ It is often said you should judge someone by the company they keep, and if so then Wearside has just stepped up its social status. Iain Laing found out about the area's new-found transatlantic friendship. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/one-northeast-developing-a-vision-of-durham-city-s-future-51140-17815223/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/one-northeast-developing-a-vision-of-durham-city-s-future-51140-17815223/ The City of Durham is a beautiful, cultural asset for the North East region, attracting substantial numbers of visitors to visit the attractions of the Cathedral and the Castle and to soak up the atmosphere of the city's rich history and architecture. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/special-report-northern-defence-industries-ndi-51140-17815224/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/special-report-northern-defence-industries-ndi-51140-17815224/ Will the DIS herald a brave new world for the defence industry? - In December 2005, the Government published its Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), a document that is set to radically alter the ground rules for defence procurement in the UK. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/university-of-teesside-csi-teesside-51140-17815225/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/university-of-teesside-csi-teesside-51140-17815225/ A visitor to the University of Teesside's campus may be surprised to see so many police officers. This doesn't mean the university is beset by a crime wave. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/bowey-changes-hands-in-significant-deal-for-region-51140-17815226/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/bowey-changes-hands-in-significant-deal-for-region-51140-17815226/ Leading North-East builder Bowey Homes changed hands last month in one of the region's most significant deals. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/builders-keen-to-shop-for-land-and-brand-51140-17815227/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/builders-keen-to-shop-for-land-and-brand-51140-17815227/ Rod Wilkinson, KPMG's head of corporate finance in the North-East and Yorkshire looks at the merger and acquisition activity in the UK housebuilding market http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/education-just-how-will-north-east-train-to-gain-51140-17815228/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/education-just-how-will-north-east-train-to-gain-51140-17815228/ With a £500m budget and a new structure, the Learning and Skills Council is keen to show the benefits of its transformation. Anastasia Weiner looks at how a streamlined LSC will meet the educational needs of the North-East. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/arts-region-s-graduates-get-practical-training-in-the-art-of-business-51140-17815229/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/arts-region-s-graduates-get-practical-training-in-the-art-of-business-51140-17815229/ Art and business have long had a close, but not always harmonious, relationship. Graeme King looks at how companies and artists are working together more closely in the North-East. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/analysis-will-the-big-gamble-really-be-worth-it-51140-17815230/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/analysis-will-the-big-gamble-really-be-worth-it-51140-17815230/ Casinos have been billed as the next big thing in urban regeneration and the North-East has been clamouring to get a slice of the action. But what effect could an upsurge in gambling have on the region? Brian Nicholls looks at the issue. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/stockton-riverside-college-at-the-heart-of-the-business-community-51140-17815231/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/stockton-riverside-college-at-the-heart-of-the-business-community-51140-17815231/ Stockton Riverside College is a further education establishment that serves the local community, businesses and organisations throughout the Tees Valley and beyond. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/maersk-move-highlights-potential-for-the-north-east-51140-17815232/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-autumn-2006/2006/09/14/maersk-move-highlights-potential-for-the-north-east-51140-17815232/ September 2006 will go down as a momentous date in the history of the North-East's shipping industry. For it is this month that the UK subsidiary of one of the world's biggest shipping groups, AP Moller-Maersk, relocates its ship management division to Newcastle's thriving Quayside.