Charting his course with Laser Dec 7 2005
A North-East accountant is making waves with Olympic greats in his spare time, as Rebekah Ashby reports. more
Aim: to be BMW of housebuilding Dec 7 2005
Construction to build the infrastructure and homes of the North-East has been the Bowey family's business for three generations. more
Assets on show to attract more visitors Dec 7 2005
Promoting the region as a top destination for short breaks and holidays is at the heart of a new tourism marketing plan for North East England. more
'Firms will do so much, but could do more' Dec 7 2005
Bill Midgley, President of the British Chambers of Commerce, recently delivered the annual Teesside Business School lecture at the University of Teesside. more
Walking in a winter wonderland Dec 7 2005
That's what thousands of youngsters and their families are doing over the coming weeks - thanks to Northumbrian Water. more
Your business wellbeing is our business Dec 7 2005
We are all, at some stage in our lives, consumers of healthcare. All of us start life - and most of us end it - dependent upon the care offered by health professionals. more
Reflex keeps CARE on the road Dec 7 2005
A fast-growing firm has shown its CARE-ing side after linking up with a top international charity. more
Keeping in harmony with our European partners Dec 7 2005
Working together is the name of the game for Europe's regions. this is increasingly important because of changes to the way European funding is used to help disadvantaged areas. more
Rich pickings in hyper nursery Dec 7 2005
Thousands of tomatoes are to be produced at a huge multi-million-pound nursery in the North-East. more
Global vision local focus Dec 7 2005
Everyone recognises Canon as a global leader in business solutions and innovative consumer imaging. more
Bakers back on track after arson attack Dec 7 2005
After years of building up a business, the Knowles family watched in horror as their factory was engulfed in flames in an arson attack. more
Robert Muckle inspired by American companies Dec 7 2005
Service excellence is all about behavioural change in organisations. It's as much about changing hearts and minds as putting the correct processes in place", says John Clough, managing director of the Eaga Partnership. more
Keeping the customer satisfied Dec 7 2005
North-east Business Executive of the Year Sir Mchael Darrington is managing director of Greggs, a North-East success story and a company which has embraced the aims and ideals of the Service Excellence Programme. more
Women's Fund raises awareness Dec 7 2005
Dame Margaret Barbour received a lifetime Achievement Award at the recent Business Executive of the Year Awards Dinner. more
In harmony with the environment Dec 7 2005
A developer which is helping to change the face of part of the region has been praised for its environmentally friendly working methods. more
Dramatic end to battle of the tycoons Dec 7 2005
Plans to develop one of the largest business parks in Europe and regeneration projects in health, housing and leisure - Ian McNeal speaks to those playing a key role in breathing new life into the region. more
World-class work serves the whole economy Dec 7 2005
An organisation as diverse as a university has many points of contact with the wider community - as Durham University demonstrates across its interconnecting work in the North-East region, at national level and in international circles. more
Special Report - NEPIC: Employing more than 30,000 highly skilled staff and pumping £8bn into the local economy. The figures speak for themselves - the process industry is a major driver for the North-East. Read more Special Report - ConocoPhillips: A strong partnership is at the heart of Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services' work. The Stockton engineering team's association with the Teesside oil reception, processing, storage and transhipment installation spans many years. Read more
