The Business Brew

Business Brew 12 - Reshma Begum

Reshma, the North East Development Manager for the Federation of Small Businesses, tells us about the amazing skills in our small businesses and how they can power the growth of the region. We also talk about the carbon capture opportunity - and trying to get paid on time

Business Brew 11 - Amy Harhoff

Amy Harhoff - Corporate Director for Regeneration, Economy and Growth at Durham County Council - tells us about her wide-ranging role and how her upbringing shaped her career: "I grew up in North Doncaster. I wouldn't say that we had the best in terms of education and it felt a little bit really like nothing was expected of us. And I was really driven by that, that I wanted to go into public service, where I think we've got so much responsibility to give people hope."

Business Brew 10 - Sharon Lane

Tees Components MD Sharon Lane tells us about her company and its skills in pure engineering, cutting edge innovation and an embedded training ethos. She says: We're seeing really strong demand for what we do, which I think is because we adapt and because we're prepared to look at individual engineering projects. If there's only one of something, but it's important and it's complex and it has to be right, that's right up our street."

Business Brew 9 - John McCabe

North East Chamber of Commerce CEO John McCabe talks to Mike Hughes about making this region a Stronger Fairer North East, the 'phenomenal' skills and expertise here - and how running gives him a chance to recharge.

Business Brew 8 - Lola McEvoy

Darlington MP Lola McEvoy talk to Mike Hughes about the potential of the town, the power of devolution... and finding her way around Parliament,