CoC LEADS FROM THE FRONT: Chamber of Commerce CE Frank Hewitt says that devolution has brought a dramatic improvement in the business environment. 'The economy has been put at the centre of government and we now have direct and ready access to local representatives who are supportive and willing to listen to our voice.'

AIRPORT PLANS TAKE SHAPE: The major investment underway at Belfast International Airport will underpin the future prosperity of Northern ireland, say MD John Doran.

TIDE TURNS FOR FOYLE FERRIES: Having recently taken over Foyle Cruise Line, entrepreneur Joanne Lusby (right)is riding the wave of increased interest in the river.

PEOPLE IN BUSINESS: We profile co-founder of Direct Net Access Martin Lyons who got his first computer at the age of ten, and knew computers was what he was destined to do.