http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/ nebusiness en-gb http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/can-you-resist-the-lure-51140-18820930/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/can-you-resist-the-lure-51140-18820930/ Travelling at speeds of up to 80mph with his face inches from the ground - that's what the adrenaline-pumping hobby of Chris Dobson involves. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/drive-to-develop-green-engine-for-racing-car-51140-18820931/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/drive-to-develop-green-engine-for-racing-car-51140-18820931/ A County Durham company is leading the world in its drive to develop the first biodiesel engine to power a top racing car. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/a-small-medium-business-51140-18820932/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/a-small-medium-business-51140-18820932/ Exploring the supernatural is all in a day's work for Nicola Ditchburn and Steven Kenny. They tell Sarah Dale about their spooky business, Ghost Investigations. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/only-operator-in-europe-to-design-and-build-its-own-locomotives-51140-18820933/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/only-operator-in-europe-to-design-and-build-its-own-locomotives-51140-18820933/ Corus has unveiled a new range of British-designed and manufactured locomotives - the first of their type for more than 15 years. The steel giant has already commissioned the building of four new locomotives for its Port Talbot site. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/the-back-seat-man-with-the-midas-touch-51140-18820934/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/the-back-seat-man-with-the-midas-touch-51140-18820934/ Philip Lewis has established a family dynasty by installing his son as the managing director of a business which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. James Barton talks to the man who turned a borrowed £100 into a £12m retail empire employing 250 people. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/new-responsibilities-for-employers-in-the-region-51140-18820935/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/new-responsibilities-for-employers-in-the-region-51140-18820935/ April sees an increase in the range of rights available to workers with caring responsibilities for both children and adults. Paul Johnstone, employment partner at commercial law firm Robert Muckle LLP, explains the implications. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/more-opportunities-for-north-offshore-industry-51140-18820936/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/more-opportunities-for-north-offshore-industry-51140-18820936/ Swan Hunter's closure is more bad news for North-East shipbuilding, but marine engineering can still thrive, argues Dr Tony Trapp. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/reed-makes-great-impression-51140-18820937/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/reed-makes-great-impression-51140-18820937/ A huge fire could have spelt the end for one North-East company, but it provided the opportunity to rethink the whole business - and another firm isn't content to stay local but is heading for the stars, writes Alastair Gilmour. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/capturing-the-sun-and-stars-51140-18820938/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/capturing-the-sun-and-stars-51140-18820938/ One high-profile outcome from a North-East engineering company's investment will be unveiled later this spring. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/train-to-gain-is-a-hit-with-employers-everywhere-in-the-region-51140-18820939/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/train-to-gain-is-a-hit-with-employers-everywhere-in-the-region-51140-18820939/ Chris Roberts, regional director, Learning and Skills Council (LSC) North-East, discusses how the Train to Gain service is taking the region's employers by storm. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/grants-help-to-create-jobs-and-attract-business-51140-18820940/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/grants-help-to-create-jobs-and-attract-business-51140-18820940/ Grant support from One NorthEast during the last 12 months will help create 3,765 new jobs and safeguard a further 2,029. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/small-firm-that-is-big-on-the-global-stage-51140-18820941/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/small-firm-that-is-big-on-the-global-stage-51140-18820941/ It might only be a small firm, but Hartlepool-based specialist chemical firm Exwold is proof that you don't have to be big to be global. Anastasia Weiner finds out why. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/companies-discover-a-neta-way-51140-18820942/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/companies-discover-a-neta-way-51140-18820942/ Until recently, The NETA Training Group, one of the country's leading providers of vocational skills training, couldn't find an effective way of examining the potential market arising from the newest EU member states. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/do-we-need-this-lifeline-51140-18820943/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/do-we-need-this-lifeline-51140-18820943/ Is the region too dependent on grants or are they a vital lifeline to help its economic regeneration? Nigel Stirling reports. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/there-s-quite-an-art-to-success-51140-18820944/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/there-s-quite-an-art-to-success-51140-18820944/ An arts centre is undergoing an £800,000 makeover. Keith Newton went along to find out what it's all about. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/eef-stresses-the-importance-of-wellbeing-in-workplace-51140-18820945/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/eef-stresses-the-importance-of-wellbeing-in-workplace-51140-18820945/ When there's no such thing as a pressure-free job, and with stress being a difficult condition to diagnose, many employers frequently ask: `How can stress in the workplace be managed?' http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/flexible-technology-is-bringing-science-fiction-to-life-in-region-51140-18820946/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/flexible-technology-is-bringing-science-fiction-to-life-in-region-51140-18820946/ Electronics you can roll up and put in your pocket. Science fiction is becoming reality at a new research park, writes Iain Laing. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/a-good-healthy-breakfast-helps-us-to-learn-it-s-a-no-brainer-51140-18820947/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/a-good-healthy-breakfast-helps-us-to-learn-it-s-a-no-brainer-51140-18820947/ Children are learning that a healthy breakfast can help improve their performance in school. A primary care trust team is visiting schools to introduce children to different ways to start the day. Joanna Desira found out more. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/we-ve-hit-the-funny-bone-here-51140-18820948/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/we-ve-hit-the-funny-bone-here-51140-18820948/ Clown doctors are bringing a smile to children's faces at North-East hospitals. Audrey Forbes reports. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/why-investment-is-the-key-to-our-success-51140-18820949/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/business-innovation-north-east/north-east-vision-spring-2007/2007/03/13/why-investment-is-the-key-to-our-success-51140-18820949/ Cels ceo Mike Asher looks at the challenges that lie ahead for the healthcare and life sciences sector and suggests that securing private investment remains a key challenge.