http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/features/ The Northern Echo /business/features/ en-gb Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:02:24 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:02:24 +0000 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/features/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/1096816/?type=rsslogo http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/features/ http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/features/5063500.___Why_I_believe_there_is_a_future_for_steel___/?ref=rss Last week, Dr Ashok Kumar MP put the finishing touches to this article about the future of Teesside’s economy. We publish it today as a tribute to a community politician who cared deeply for, and understood, his patch. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:27:04 +0000 3116f524c0755375bbc7844ecea2b60d http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/features/5049667.__5m_conference_centre_excelling_expectations/?ref=rss A multi-million-pound conference and events centre that opened in December is making its mark as a business and community facility. Dave Horsley reports. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:54:19 +0000 e4d03da08f7d674e28423a8aa3c8fb22 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/features/5036040.From_the_UK___s_shores_to_Hawaii/?ref=rss Billingham-based Global Anodes is acquiring a worldwide reputation in the competitive marine engineering sector. For this month’s success feature, in conjunction with the North-East Chamber of Commerce, Lindsay Parker speaks to its technical director, Andy Hatton. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:58:59 +0000 17092659d0180758b1aa0617406106f1 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/features/5022747.Commuters_can_have_their_cake_and_eat_it_too/?ref=rss Three months ago, the East Coast Main Line service returned to public control. Business Editor Owen McAteer spoke to the woman in charge of getting it back on track. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:16:04 +0000 720013a5e0e91d5c1a0c4552df0d542d http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/features/5010036.Juke_will_surely_make_Nissan_dance/?ref=rss As one Japanese car producer sees itself at the centre of a storm, Business Editor Owen McAteer predicts good times ahead for Nissan and its Sunderland plant. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:53:50 +0000 cb2678de0bbfc6e300bd1b9307bda575 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/features/4996432.In_the_name_of_beautiful_buildings/?ref=rss Devereux Architects is fast gaining a reputation for its innovative designs, both in the region and on the world stage. As part of this month’s Success feature, in conjunction with the North-East Chamber of Commerce, Lindsay Parker talks to two of its directors. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:57:04 +0000 58e1d454551bf2842c2a423c9375b1ce http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/features/4885197.Apprentices_learn_while_they_earn/?ref=rss As National Apprenticeship Week gets under way, a new Government-backed company has been launched in the North-East to encourage more firms to take young people on. Business Editor Owen McAteer looks at what is being done to get young people into training. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:36:25 +0000 c4d83123160f49a8c6a279018aa8c80c http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/features/4871755.What_hope_now_for_steelworks_/?ref=rss The potential mothballing of the Corus Teesside Cast Products plant, near Redcar, has dominated the headlines since the announcement last month. But, with a complicated set of circumstances, Business Editor Owen McAteer analyses where it stands today Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:22:20 +0000 47b2cc828e84d410b530136f8546a2b4 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/features/4858435.Innovation_is_a_match_saving_winner/?ref=rss An innovative ground care system is keeping this year’s cold snap at bay for a growing number of the biggest names in world sport. Dan Jenkins reports on the game-changing stadium technology developed by a North Yorkshire engineering firm. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:26:54 +0000 bded2cb32fe1c0988122cae50747e938 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/features/4846190.Harrison_flies_the_flag/?ref=rss It has produced flags and flagpoles for the Royal Household and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. As part of this month’s Success feature, in conjunction with the North East Chamber of Commerce, Lindsay Parker looks at the rise of Darlington-firm Harrison External Display Systems. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:00:40 +0000 cb6181ab777fed057083ab736f3794ff