With the deadline for entries now less than three weeks away (23 January), the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is announcing a final call for entries for the 2009 North East Renaissance Awards.
The awards aim to celebrate the best property projects in the region over what has been a particularly challenging 12 months for those involved in property and construction.
A council on Teesside claims to have saved £120,000 in just six months by cutting down on its carbon emissions.Stockton Council pledged to cut emissions by 25% by 2013 but says it has already managed a 3% reduction in the…
Companies across the North East are being encouraged to enter the Evening Chronicle's Environment Awards to celebrate their commitment to green practices in business.The Environment Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals and groups of people who have shown…
This year's financial crisis has prompted northerners to cut back on spending in many areas, a Newcastle research firm has discovered.The company, Explain, conducted the research independently to explore how the region is handling the financial strain. It found almost…
A recent survey of more than 100 businesses in South Tyneside found that despite a dip in confidence due to the current economic climate, nearly 4 in 5 respondents are looking to grow in the near future.The survey was carried…
More than a hundred delegates who attended the recent ‘Profiting through Equality’ conference heard from Equality North East (ENE) how equality can help improve business performance.Sponsored by the North East Equality and Diversity Partnership (NEEDP), Equality North East organised an…
