nebusiness.co.uk - North East Vision - Summer 2010

Newcastle Airport: Story of success in skies

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

ON July 26, Newcastle International Airport celebrates its 75th anniversary. The region’s biggest airport has grown from a grass airstrip and a few huts in 1935, to the modern and dynamic gateway it is today, as Iain Laing reports.

New North East generation creates workforce fit for future

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

THE Sunderland Software City initiative is working to inspire and encourage the growth of the software business in the region and to make the North East the location of choice for the global software industry.

Tees Valley business gets multi-million pound injection

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A £60m investment fund created to accelerate job opportunities and business development in the Tees Valley is proving a huge success.

Helping science businesses to innovate and grow

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

START-UPs and existing businesses across the region can now benefit from the tools and insight-led business development models that have been tried and tested by Newcastle Science City’s successful Innovation Machine.

Enterprise Europe Network: Thinking small, acting big

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The Enterprise Europe Network helps European companies to do business beyond national and EU borders, calling on its 3,000 experts based in 570 branches in 46 countries.

Great North Revolution powering ahead

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A YEAR on from the launch of the Great North Revolution campaign, CBI regional director Sarah Green reflects on its successes so far.

Leading biogas firm sets up first UK base in North East

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Muckle LLP is fuelling the region’s commitment to innovation in the renewables sector by supporting high technology business Xebec Adsorption UK Ltd.

Port of Tyne – a forward-looking port

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

AS a highly-successful commercial business, the Port of Tyne is committed to providing a vibrant, sustainable future for all stakeholders.

Blyth at forefront of Great North Revolution

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

THE Northumberland port of Blyth has emerged during the last 12 months as one of the real winners of the Great North Revolution, says ANDREW HEBDEN.

Electric vehicles charge up interest in North East

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

HUNDREDS of car drivers across North East England have been switched on to clean, green motoring after the successful first trial of electric vehicles in the region came to an end.

Wind logistics service would blow in the benefits

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

THE opportunity for an offshore wind logistics company is taking off. The North East has the infrastructure in place to help the region capitalise on the development of some of Europe’s biggest offshore wind fields which will provide the country with thousands of megawatts of green electricity.

Tees Valley subsea trenching expert in multi-million-pound contract

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

TEES Valley subsea trenching expert CTC Marine has won a multi-million-pound contract to provide subsea work on a major UK prototype project for tidal power.

Windfarms hit by changing tide of the law

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

DESPITE the tough times that many North East companies have experienced in recent months, the renewable energy sector and the development of offshore wind farms are providing new opportunities in the region.

Masses of opportunity for Teesside engineering giant

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

GREEN energy is helping drive the order book of Teesside engineering giant Aker Solutions. The company, which employs around 400 staff in Stockton, and a further 300 in UK and overseas offices, is powering ahead in 2010 thanks to growth in contracts in the energy and environmental sectors.

We’re all on track for 2012

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

ALTHOUGH London won the Olympic bid for 2012, the ripple effect will be felt throughout the country. Government Offices around the country are heavily involved in ensuring that each region gets the most out of this once-in-a- lifetime occasion.

Location is key

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

WE’VE all heard the old adage - location, location, location. And when it comes to business, it’s critical.

Online trading helps wine business to stay on top

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

THE North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC), based on the banks of the River Wear in Sunderland, has helped more than 4,000 would-be entrepreneurs to realise dreams of starting businesses since it was established in 1994.

Tyne and Wear gets the Lyon’s share of inward investment

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A NEW Government agency set up to manage the sea around England has launched its operations in Newcastle after support from the area’s inward investment company.

Lingfield Park is a business destination of choice for all

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

DARLINGTON’S award-winning Lingfield Point business park is proving to be the business destination of choice for a number of high-profile organisations, including Student Loans Company, Four Seasons Healthcare and Darlington Borough Council.

Lingfield Warehousing: Support and space-saving solutions

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

ESTABLISHED more than 25 years ago, Lingfield Warehousing has an enviable reputation as one of the North East’s premier third- party support providers. The company is ISO 9001:2008 credited, actively involved in UKWA and a host of blue chip companies rely on its exceptional logistics support.