News Archive
April 2008
BUSINESSES HAVE CHANCE TO FOLLOW IN BIC FOOTSTEPS
One of the region’s leading businessmen is backing a search for top entrepreneurs who can follow in his footsteps by winning free office accommodation at the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC).
GLAMOROUS FUTURE FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS
The glitz and glamour of burlesque is set to pervade the North East, through the launch of a new creative production company on Tyneside.
PATERNITY TESTING SERVICE SET FOR BIG EXPANSION
DNA experts in the North East are set to turn their company into one of the UK’s leading genetic paternity testers, after achieving the highest accreditation available to laboratory-based businesses and becoming one of only seven providers approved by the Ministry of Justice to perform parentage tests.
YOUNG COMPANY CREATES ENVIRONMENT FOR SUCCESS
A North East company has become one of less than forty in the country to hold a leading edge accreditation for their services.
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March 2008
Boat builder initiative to ride sea change
An award-winning County Durham boat builder is using a national Design Council initiative to help his business sail forward and meet the needs of a changing market.
BIC goes back to entrepreneurial roots
Entrepreneurs have the chance to win free accommodation at one of the region’s premier business locations, in a new competition launched by the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC).
Photographer proves it's hip to be square
After four years spent developing his skills in the capital, Sunderland photographer David Foster has returned home to start his own commercial portrait studio and photography business in the city’s rejuvenated historic quarter.
Growing North East company awarded important accreditation
A young North East company has become one of less than forty in the country to hold a leading edge accreditation for their services.
Change is coming - Be ready
Tax changes to be introduced imminently will have an impact on businesses and employees alike.
Creative consortium to put Penn State on the map
County Durham based Intersnack, the UK’s number one pretzel manufacturer, has appointed brand ideas company Different, design team The Roundhouse, and media specialists Press Ahead to relaunch its premium brand, Penn State.
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February 2008
Entrepreneurs can tune in for advice from music experts
Entrepreneurs from the music industry are set to join forces in a special one-off event, to discuss the highs and lows of their experiences with others who are considering beginning their own creative enterprises
A Design For Life
In recent years, a series of design-based programmes and business developments have helped evolve attitudes to design in the North East
Kevin's Fit For Success With Tyre Business
A Washington man’s dreams of running his own tyre centre have come true, thanks to the skills he developed on an entrepreneurial course at the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC)
Sunderland Businesses Invited to Network
Financial assistance and networking opportunities are just some of the benefits set to become available to companies across Wearside when Sunderland Business Network
North East Health Care Sector Shines At National Medlink Awards
Cels, the organisation driving the healthcare economy in North East England, is celebrating the region’s success at thenational Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards
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January 2008
Expanding Business proves a safe bet for investment
A Sunderland-based business, which has led the way for bullied workers at some of the UK’s biggest firms, has been bought by a London investment giant.
Award winning design company is making waves
An innovative design company has been commissioned to cast unique glass representations of some of the most breathtaking stretches of the North East coast.
Innovative device set to transform treatment
A Sunderland firm is set to make the lives of people with cystic fibrosis easier with the development of a new breathing apparatus device.
Video stars business is on the up
A video producer from Tyne and Wear, who has produced visuals for some of the region’s most prominent club nights, is expanding his business to offer services to corporate clients.
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December 2007
Whats the Big Idea?
The region’s young people are being invited to come forward with their ‘Big Ideas’ and potentially launch themselves as fully-fledged innovators of tomorrow, in a competition designed to inspire the entrepreneurs of the future.
Awards ceremony puts North East women entrepreneurs in the spotlight
Hundreds of female entrepreneurs, their colleagues and other business professionals from across the region gathered at The Sage Gateshead on Friday 16th November to see Nickie Gott of events management company ‘She’s Gott It!’
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November 2007
Digital Awards for North East England
The first-ever North East Digital Awards are set to celebrate the achievements and highlight the talents of firms in the region using digital technology.
Simon has Designs on Future with Burgeoning Business
Designer Simon Spencer has joined growing product development company Design Right Solutions (DRS)
North East Winter Wonderland
Magical enchanted parks, a mind boggling parade of illuminated “Glowmobiles” and stunning city centre art installations are all set to make NewcastleGateshead’s Winter Festival 07.
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October 2007
Jeff is on hedge of national recognition
A local entrepreneur has overcome significant personal trauma by setting up his own successful hedge laying & tree planting service, and after winning the regional heat of the 2007 NES.
Regional Business to Meet Demand
Designing Demand, a new national Design Council initiative to help SMEs make more effective use of design, is now in motion in the region following the North East launch on Tuesday 23rd October.
Cels Healthcare Network helps keep science graduate talent in the region
Cels, the organisation driving the healthcare economy in North East England, has helped secure a valuable technical appointment for medical testing kit manufacturer ImmunoDiagnostic Systems (IDS).
New N8 Centre Set to Bridge Medical Gap
October 2007: marks the launch of a virtual Centre set to bring together the work of the North of England’s top scientists to advance regenerative therapies to clinic.
Service Network Event is definitely the Leader of the Annual Conference Pack!
Changing markets, higher customer expectations, increased competition and legislation, mean inspirational business leaders have never been more important.
