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Harrisons leads in Virgin London Marathon
BESPOKE event suppliers, Harrison External Display Systems, is supplying its seventh London Marathon on Sunday with more than 32km of branding. Read More…
National Infrastructure Plan is essential for North East business growth
A HIGH-LEVEL commission has called for greater investment in economically critical infrastructure to stop the UK sliding down the world rankings. Read More…
IT benefits on offer with new NECC preferred supplier
BUSINESSES can get access to a range of tailor-made IT benefits thanks to the North East Chamber of Commerce’s latest preferred supplier appointment. Read More…
Government backs £9.5m Tees bio-freight terminal
THE Government has given a ringing endorsement of plans to build a dedicated multimodal bio-freight terminal on the banks of the River Tees. Read More…
RGF funding announcement – NECC
Commenting on today’s announcement regarding Regional Growth Fund awards, James Ramsbotham, chief executive of the North East Chamber of Commerce, said: Read More…
Red tape cuts and extra funding for apprenticeships welcomed – NECC
THE Government today delivered two positive announcements for businesses in the North East by launching a fresh assault on red tape and extra funding for SMEs to take on apprentices. However, it was warned that action must follow hot on the heels of its words. Read More…
April interest rates held – NECC
Commenting on today’s decision by the Monetary Policy Committee not to change the current interest rates, Martyn Pellew, president of the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC), said: Read More…
£2.6m intermodal terminal expands freight services on the Tees
A NEW intermodal rail terminal is set to be built on Middlesbrough’s Riverside Park estate to service growing levels of container freight coming up the River Tees. Read More…
North East economic growth continues
Positive start to 2011, spare capacity delays new investment and staffing increases Read More…
Tees Valley has “seeds of 21st Century economy” – NECC AGM hears
THE Tees Valley has the right ingredients for future economic success despite facing severe cutbacks in public sector spending, a gathering of entrepreneurs heard today. Read More…
‘Power from poo’ is jewel in the crown for water boss
ONE of the region’s leading FTSE companies has laid out its ambitions to be the UK’s best sustainable water and waste water company in the near future, a meeting of entrepreneurs was told. Read More…
Website gets supply chain on track
NORTH East businesses will have the chance to stake their claim on millions of pounds worth of supply chain opportunities with the launch of a new website for the Hitachi rail project. Read More…
North East businesses confident about the future
NORTH East businesses are confident about their future, according to survey results released today. Read More…
Eastern promise for North East firms
NORTH East exporters will hear about the opportunities that exist in Eastern Europe at an event held in the region today. Read More…
Take-off for Pollite’s breakable airfield masts
A COMPANY which produces lighting and weather masts for the aviation industry is in high demand after winning a raft of contracts across the world. Read More…