﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:29:17 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>New programme launched to encourage business growth</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/new-programme-launched-to-encourage-business-growth,c9417391</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1337293</guid><description><![CDATA[Interim Director encourages growth amongst established businesses
A programme designed to encourage self sufficiency and set established businesses on the path for future growth and success has been launched in the region.

Focusing on effective business growth strategies and selling skills, the Interim Sales Director Programme (ISD) has been launched by The North East Business and Innovation Centre (http://www.ne-bic.co.uk/) (BIC) in conjunction with David Anderson and DigitalCity Business.

David has spent more than 12 years as a sales and marketing director before working for himself]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 08:40:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/erasmus-for-young-entrepreneurs,c9410236</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1324662</guid><description><![CDATA[The North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) is working with the European Union to help encourage a cross border exchange programme for aspiring entrepreneurs in the region.

Funded by the European Commission, the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme aims to encourage new start ups and help small to medium sized businesses in the EU.

Offering entrepreneurs the chance to work for a period between one to six months alongside the owner of a SME in a participating country, the exchange will benefit both parties. The entrepreneur gains relevant management experience as well as]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>An apprentice secures permanent position to the North East BIC</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/an-apprentice-secures-permanent-position-to-the-north-east-bic,c9400612</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1302662</guid><description><![CDATA[An apprentice has secured a permanent position at The North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) ahead of completing his studies.

Chris Brown, from Sunderland, finishes his business administration apprenticeship next month and has already been offered a permanent place at the BIC as an Administration Officer.

Chris, 19, first came to the BIC in 2011 whilst studying for his NVQ with Milltech Training, Chris explains: “I chose to do an apprenticeship after school because I think it’s a great way to achieve on the job experience as well as gaining my qualifications. 

“I really]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:20:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FASHION DESIGNER CREATES HER OWN BABY WEAR LABEL</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/fashion-designer-creates-her-own-baby-wear-label,c9293332</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1272555</guid><description><![CDATA[Italy to Hong Kong, Armani to Asda, fashion designer Alexandra Kay, who is profoundly deaf, has worked for many brands all over the world and has now set up her own fashion label.

Alexandra spent five fashionable years gaining the experience and knowledge required to start her own business. Former Brand Specialist for Harrods, Alexandra has now launched her own baby wear for boys and gift brand called I Miei Cherubini, which simply means My Little Cherubs.

Alexandra’s inspiration came when trying to buy clothes for her brother’s four children. She found the market overloaded with]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:44:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ARTIST TO THE STARS MAKES HER OWN BUSINESS</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/artist-to-the-stars-makes-her-own-business,c9295333</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1272548</guid><description><![CDATA[An award winning makeup artist, who counts Sienna Miller and Sir Ian McKellen as former clients, has set up her own business after a glittering career in London.

Amanda Bell moved back to Durham with her husband with the hope of starting a family, and following the birth of the their two children during a two year career break she is now preparing to return to the work of makeup, delivering a high-end service to the North East which will primarily target local bridal and fashion markets.

Born in Seaham, Amanda joined Lancôme in 1999 after studying beauty therapy and theatrical]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:43:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AWARD WINNING INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM WINS MAJOR CONTRACT</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/award-winning-interior-design-firm-wins-major-contract,c9374987</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1251698</guid><description><![CDATA[An award winning interior design firm have secured a contract to refurbish a landmark building in the North East.

Space I.D will be redesigning the entire Vermont Hotel in Newcastle, starting with the reception, the bar and restaurant before finishing at the top of the hotel, the fifth floor, which offers views of the River Tyne and the iconic Millennium Bridge.

The company, based at the Jupiter Centre at the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) was set up five years ago and have gone from strength to strength ever since. Phil Young set up Space I.D alongside fellow]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:53:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MOTHERS KNOW BEST FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/mothers-know-best-for-business-success,c9365493</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1232856</guid><description><![CDATA[Two mothers have joined forces and started their own business aimed to make lives with children easier by keeping them up to date with events happening all over the North East.

Newcastle Parents has been set up by friends Laura Middleton and Kelly Belmont after their over the river counterpart, Sunderland Parents proved to be so successful. Frustrated after taking their children to events only to find them postponed or cancelled, Laura and Kelly decided to set up an informative website advising others on updated information on what’s happening around the region. Together they visited The]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>THE BIC CONTINUES TO EXPAND WITH APPOINTMENT OF TWO NEW EMPLOYEES</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/the-bic-continues-to-expand-with-appointment-of-two-new-employees,c9362302</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1226061</guid><description><![CDATA[The North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) (http://www.ne-bic.co.uk/), a regional enterprise agency and business complex, is continuing to grow with the appointment of two new members of staff.

Carol Rogers, from High Barnes, has joined the BIC as receptionist. The newly renovated reception will see Carol welcoming clients and visitors through the main doors. Carol has over 12 years experience in customer services previously working for Durham County Council. Carol said:

“After being made redundant in my previous role I was over the moon to be appointed here at the BIC. I]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:44:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Techies welcome graduate onboard</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/techies-welcome-graduate-onboard,c9356966</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1216579</guid><description><![CDATA[A Sunderland graduate has secured a six month internship with a leading IT support business.

Paul Armstrong, 24, joined DaMtech through the University of Sunderland’s Graduate Internship Scheme, after achieving a degree in business computing.

DaMtech, based at the North East Business and Innovation (BIC), deliver IT support to over 140 businesses in the North East and have just recently moved into office space four times the size expanding for storage as well as to add to the team.

Directors Matt Jenkinson and Darren Jarrett joined the university scheme, aimed at helping graduates]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Innovation lights up business</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/innovation-lights-up-business,c9336578</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1176140</guid><description><![CDATA[A North East business specialising in commercial lighting controls has joined the Innovation Programme to help develop new innovative processes.

Durable Technologies was founded seven years ago by married couple Alex and Lorraine Carter to manufacture lighting control products which comply with international standards and also focus on reducing the carbon footprint. Their customers range from construction companies, academies, warehouses to shopping centres.

In 2005 Alex left the stability of full time employment as a Product Development Manager to become his own boss, a decision he]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Entrepreneur putts best foot forward in business</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/entrepreneur-putts-best-foot-forward-in-business,c9331086</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1160490</guid><description><![CDATA[An entrepreneur has turned his passion for golf into profits identifying a way to prolong the life of a driver, the most expensive club.

After working in sales for 14 years, Anthony Wright visited the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) to help make his dream a reality and his business Skin your Club was born, Anthony said:
“All golfers can identify with the frustration of placing your ball on the tee, swinging the driver and running the risk of scratching it but Skin your Club aims to solve this. It got to the point if I didn’t try now I never would.

“I have played golf]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>D-Line invest in Innovation</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/d-line-invest-in-innovation,c9314367</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1135091</guid><description><![CDATA[A North East business with a well established international reputation has joined The Innovation Programme to develop new innovative merchandise.

D-Line, which specialises in designer cable management, was founded six years ago after Managing Director; Paul Ruddick, identified a need for a product that could hide wires neatly. D-Line merchandise can now be seen in outlets such as B&Q and Screwfix and leading wholesalers in the UK as well as exporting to seventeen countries, including US, South Africa and even New Zealand. Paul said:
“I have 15 years experience running an electrical]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>North East business exports knowledge</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/north-east-business-exports-knowledge,c9308126</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1121982</guid><description><![CDATA[A leading North East business welcomes Chinese delegates to the region
A leading North East training organisation has welcomed a delegation of businessmen from China to the region hoping to gain knowledge and understanding about the UK gas network.

Lomax Training, based at Howdon, Wallsend have a virtual office at the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC), offices in Southwick and a training centre in Yorkshire. The delegates are here for 16 weeks to learn the companies procedures, strategies and polices. Jim Lomax, managing director, said:

“This is a very exciting time for]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chief Executive Paul McEldon has been appointed NEN National Chairman</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/chief-executive-paul-mceldon-has-been-appointed-nen-national-chairman,c9306928</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1118777</guid><description><![CDATA[Paul McEldon, chief executive of the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) a regional agency and business complex, has been appointed chairman of the National Enterprise Network (NEN) at its annual conference in Manchester this week 19th September 2012.

A national membership body for organisations committed to the support and development of enterprise, NEN members are drawn from enterprise support organisations across England, and last year collectively supported over 69,000 pre-starts and 76,000 established businesses.   

Paul said:   “The BIC is dedicated to building]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:13:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The North East Business and Innovation Centre expands</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre-expands,c9303008</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1111382</guid><description><![CDATA[The North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC), a regional enterprise agency and business complex is continuing to grow with the appointment of a new member of staff to its front line services team, whilst another employer has been made a permanent member.

Darren Proudfoot, who is 39 and from Monkwearmouth, has joined as caretaker and gardener. Green fingered Darren, will be ensuring that the BIC maintains it’s clean and tidy exterior. Darren has always worked in the great outdoors beginning in construction and then moving to gardening and even his hobbies take place al fresco.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:22:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WELCOME TO THE WORLD WITH MEET AND GREET LANGUAGE GUIDES</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/welcome-to-the-world-with-meet-and-greet-language-guides,c9299556</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1105387</guid><description><![CDATA[(Photo caption L-R Director of Going Global Skills Richard Sice and Business Mentor Louise Hardy)
A North East business has launched new innovative Meet and Greet language guides aimed at increasing tourism and exports in the region and the UK.

Going Global Skills want to help businesses overcome communication barriers as well as improvingcustomer service and their very latest idea does just that. The guides come in a choice of 11 languages ranging from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian to Spanish with everyday meet and greet phrases]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Current office space for Current Thinking Assisted Listening</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/current-office-space-for-current-thinking-assisted-listening,c9293299</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1093229</guid><description><![CDATA[Current Thinking Assisted Listening began life in an incubator office and the company have now moved into a larger office space.

The business based at the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) is an induction loop and specialist audio manufacturer. Distributing to every corner of the country as well as overseas, induction loops are used to assist the hearing impaired by transmitting a sound from a sound system, microphone, television or other source direct to a hearing aid.

The company has moved into larger office space to have more room for storage but also with the hope to]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 08:34:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>North East security business just got stronger</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-north-east-business-and-innovation-centre/r/north-east-security-business-just-got-stronger,c9291099</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1088188</guid><description><![CDATA[(Photo caption L-R Dean Fox, Christine Poole and Colin Turnbull)
A pair of security experts aims to keep the North East free from thieves, violence and crime after launching a new business with help from the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC).

Christine Poole who runs several martial arts clubs across the North East joined forces with friend and ex-soldier Dean Fox 18 months ago to form Globaltech Security, focusing on instructing people in high risk jobs, like the NHS, on how to protect themselves against aggressive and physical behaviour by teaching the breakaway technique.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>