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SUMMARY:Lead with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:This 5-week course cohort takes place on a Tuesday\, weekly over five weeks.\nIn this five-week course\, you’ll explore key leadership capabilities including trust-building\, delegation\, resilience\, goal setting\, feedback\, emotional intelligence\, and how to lead with purpose. You’ll leave with greater confidence\, a stronger leadership identity\, and tools you can apply immediately.\n\n\nTime: 9:30am start each week\nFormat: 2 in-person sessions\, 3 online sessions\nLocation:\n\nIn-person: In Accountancy\, 2 Station View\, Hazel Grove\, Stockport\, SK7 5ER\nOnline: Zoom (link provided after booking)\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Stepping Into Leadership – in person 3 hours\nWeek 2: Resilient Leadership – online 2 hours\nWeek 3: Leading with Clarity and Accountability – online 2 hours\nWeek 4: Feedback & Performance Conversations – online 2 hours\nWeek 5: Emotional Intelligence in Action – in person 2 hours \nAlternative available dates are:   \n\n\n\n22 April – 20 May (weekly on Wednesdays)\n\n\n24 September – 22 October (weekly on Thursdays)\n\n\n\nLink: more information and booking links for all three cohorts are on this page: https://cornerstoneresources.co.uk/investing-in-your-people/
URL:https://marketingstockport.co.uk/event/lead-with-confidence/
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SUMMARY:GM Finance & Professional Services Network
DESCRIPTION:Closing the FPS Skills Gap – How Greater Manchester Build a Future-Fit Finance & Professional Services Workforce\nFinancial and Professional Services (FPS) organisations across Greater Manchester are navigating rapid and sustained change. Advances in AI\, shifting client expectations\, regulatory pressures and persistent skills shortages are reshaping roles\, leadership expectations and ways of working across the sector.\nThis interactive breakfast event brings together business leaders\, people professionals and sector stakeholders from Stockport and the wider Greater Manchester FPS community to explore what a future-fit workforce looks like in practice – and\, crucially\, how organisations can take realistic\, practical steps to close these skills gaps. \nThe session is designed to be highly participatory\, combining short speaker inputs\, a panel discussion\, and facilitated round-table conversations. Insights and perspectives shared during the session will help inform the development of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Finance & Professional Services Sector Development Plan\, ensuring that regional priorities are grounded in real business experience. Networking is a core part of the event\, creating space for meaningful peer connections\, shared learning\, and follow-up conversations. \nFeaturing expert perspectives\, real-world examples and peer discussion\, the focus is on practical insight and actions that can be applied across organisations of different sizes and levels of workforce maturity. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of emerging skills and leadership needs\, and a stronger understanding of how to build capability\, resilience and long-term competitiveness in a changing FPS landscape.  And hopefully many new excellent connections and potential partners too. \nThis event also marks the first in a planned series of FPS sector events\, designed to support ongoing dialogue\, collaboration and action across Greater Manchester. \n08:30 – 09:00 Breakfast and informal networking\n09:00 – 10:30 Interactive session: speaker insights\, panel discussion and facilitated round-table conversations\n10:30 – 11:00 Informal reflections and networking \nAs this event is fully-funded\, businesses are subject to funders’ eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed\, you will receive an email from us with further details. \n\nBusinesses with a Greater Manchester trading address.\nSole trader\, micro business\, small and medium-sized enterprise\, or large business.\nSocial enterprises where these engage in economic activity.
URL:https://marketingstockport.co.uk/event/gm-finance-professional-services-network/
LOCATION:Hurst Accountants\, Stockport Exchange\, 3 Railway Road\, Stockport\, SK1 3GG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T170000
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day: Workshop & Co-working Event
DESCRIPTION:Give to Gain: Abundant Giving for Gender Equality \nLunchtime Event (90 mins) – Merseyway Innovation Centre\, Stockport \nTheme alignment: International Women’s Day 2026 – Together\, let’s help forge gender equality through abundant giving. \nThis lunchtime event is designed to be energising\, participatory and practical—less “panel talk”\, more shared momentum. The focus is on generosity as a growth strategy: when we give time\, insight\, access or opportunity\, everyone benefits. \nEvent Purpose \n\nCelebrate International Women’s Day in a practical\, inclusive way\nEncourage a Give to Gain mindset across founders\, SMEs and partners\nCreate real connections and commitments\, not just conversation\nLeave every attendee with a clear personal takeaway and action\n\nAudience \n\nWomen founders\, leaders and early-career professionals\nAllies (men welcome and encouraged)\nSMEs\, scale-ups\, partners and ecosystem supporters\nMerseyway tenants and wider Stockport business community\n\nFor full details and to reserve your place\, visit Eventbrite
URL:https://marketingstockport.co.uk/event/international-womens-day-workshop-co-working-event/
LOCATION:Merseyway Innovation Ce\, 21-23 Merseyway\, Stockport\, SK1 1PN
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SUMMARY:Free Business Advice at Hazel Grove Library
DESCRIPTION:How it works: \n\nBook a free one-hour session with business support advisors for personalised advice.\nPrefer flexibility? Just drop in and chat with the experts available.\n\nWhy attend? \n\nAccess free\, high-quality support from a network of trusted partners.\nGet practical advice tailored to your business needs.\nBuild connections that can help you take your next steps with confidence.\n\nWho’s it for? \n\nStartups and pre-start businesses\nEstablished businesses of any size or sector\nEntrepreneurs with a good idea!\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://marketingstockport.co.uk/event/free-business-advice-at-hazel-grove-library/
LOCATION:Hazel Grove Library\, Beech Avenue\, Hazel Grove\, Stockport\, SK7 4QP
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SUMMARY:Recruitment in the age of AI – Making fair and defensible hiring decisions
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives\n\n\nUnderstand where AI is commonly used in recruitment and the key risks to manage.\nExplore what “fair and defensible” decision-making looks like at each recruitment stage.\nLearn practical approaches to reduce bias and increase consistency across hiring managers.\nUnderstand how to use evidence effectively in shortlisting\, interview decisions and selection.\nLearn how work sample assessments can be designed and scored fairly\, with examples.
URL:https://marketingstockport.co.uk/event/recruitment-in-the-age-of-ai-making-fair-and-defensible-hiring-decisions/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T083000
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast networking\, industry insights and a practical panel on how building upgrades cut energy costs for leased and owned buildings. \nThe panel will feature local business voices\, covering building improvements\, retrofitting\, and sharing information about the support and resources available to help you start taking action and save money on energy bills. \nThe event is open to start-ups\, SMEs and larger organisations\, with time for networking before the session begins. Please share it with your networks and colleagues. \nLocation: Orbit Developments\, Regent House\, Heaton Lane\, Stockport\, SK4 1BS \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a panel discussion with expert speakers and local voices on how businesses can upgrade and future-proof their buildings. We’ll explore practical improvements for different types of properties\, including older and listed buildings\, whether you own or lease them. The session will also cover support and resources available from Green Economy. There’ll be time to network\, share experiences and hear how other local organisations are getting started. \nWhat to expect\nLocal context and insight\nA short\, practical overview of what’s happening in Stockport and beyond\, including the pressures facing business buildings and why upgrades and improvements are becoming increasingly important. \nExpert panel discussion\nHear from specialists and local voices on how businesses can improve and upgrade their buildings. The panel will cover practical measures\, lessons learned\, and the realities of working with older and listed properties. \nPractical support and funding\nAn overview of the support\, advice\, funding and grants available to help businesses make improvements\, whether you’re just starting to explore options or ready to take action. \nNetworking and shared learning\nTime before the event to connect with other local businesses\, share experiences\, and hear how others are approaching building improvements and upgrades. \nWho should attend?\n– Business owners and occupiers \n– SMEs\, larger organisations and workspace providers \n– Landlords and property managers \n– Anyone responsible for business premises in Stockport \nWhy come along?\n– Understand what’s changing and why it matters for your business \n– Learn from others facing similar challenges \n– Explore realistic\, achievable improvements \n– Find out what support is available locally \n– Connect with businesses and organisations across Stockport \nVenue\nThe meeting will take place at Regent House\, hosted by Orbit Developments. Please enter via the main reception and take the lift to 6th floor. \nIf you can\, help us reduce the climate impact of the event by walking\, cycling\, getting public transport or car sharing. The venue is a 10 minute walk from Stockport train station or a 5-10 minute walk from Stockport Interchange. \nAddress: Regent House\, Heaton Lane\, Stockport\, SK4 1BS \nAccessibility\nRegents House has lifts in place for any accessbility requirements. \nAbout the Network\nThe Climate Action Business Forum aims to support Stockport-based businesses on their journey to achieving net zero. It aims to take businesses beyond the initial stage of understanding climate change\, towards actively addressing and implementing change within their organisations. The forum is open to all businesses\, and sectors\, creating an opportunity for those that are interested in making a difference to share best practice and access support from organisations such as the Green Economy\, Business Growth Hub and the Carbon Literacy Project. \nJoin the LinkedIn group here. \nPlease get in touch with stockportCAN@stockport.gov.uk if you have any questions about this event. \nAbout Green Economy\nGreen Economy provides end-to-end support to businesses as the UK transitions to net zero. \nThey help businesses to decarbonise with advice\, training and support that delivers long term resilience\, environmental credibility and financial savings. \nSimultaneously they help to grow local green technologies and services businesses\, increasing their visibility\, improving their competitiveness and providing access to new sales opportunities. \nBy supporting the entire green supply chain we aim to deliver an equitable net zero transition\, working with local government and combined authorities to implement business support that simplifies the business path to net zero\, whilst removing barriers linked to slow or low adoption of green technologies. \nPrivacy notice\nPlease note that this event is a partnership between the Climate Action Business Forum and Green Economy and the information you use to sign up will be shared with both organisations for monitoring purposes. \nPrivacy Notice: www.stockport.gov.uk/privacy-notice \nGreen Economy | Privacy Policy. \n\n\n\nRead less\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers
URL:https://marketingstockport.co.uk/event/climate-action-business-forum/
LOCATION:Regent House\, Heaton Lane\, Stockport\, SK4 1BS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T090000
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SUMMARY:Spring Clean Your Business - Co-working session
DESCRIPTION:Spring Clean Your Business: Co-working Event \nHosted at Merseyway Innovation Centre Date: First week of spring \nTime: 9am-5pm \nLocation: Merseyway Innovation Centre\, Stockport \nStep into spring with a clearer mind\, a refreshed workspace\, and a business ready to bloom. \nAs the seasons shift\, it’s the perfect moment to shake off winter mode and give your business the reset it deserves. Join us for a special spring?themed coworking day designed to help you declutter\, refocus\, and set yourself up for a productive spring and summer. \nWhether you’re a freelancer\, founder\, remote worker\, or creative\, this coworking day gives you the space (and the gentle nudge) to tidy up the tasks\, systems\, and ideas that have been piling up. \nWhat to expect: \n\nA welcoming co-working environment to get stuck into your spring clean\nGuided prompts to help you declutter your digital and physical workspace\nDedicated focus time to clear your inbox\, organise files\, streamline processes\, or map out your next steps\nBreakout spaces including call pods\, meeting booths\, and large screens\nA friendly community of people doing the same reset alongside you\nFree coffee (of course) to keep the spring energy flowing\nOptional lunchtime social – bring your lunch or grab something local\n\nThis event is perfect for business owners\, freelancers and remote workers who want to: \n\nStart the new season feeling organised and motivated\nClear mental and digital clutter\nRefresh your goals and priorities\nWork alongside others in a supportive\, inspiring space\nGive your business a seasonal reset\n\nLeave feeling lighter\, clearer\, and ready to grow. \nSpaces are limited\, so secure your spot and give your business the spring clean it deserves. \n 
URL:https://marketingstockport.co.uk/event/spring-clean-your-business-co-working-session/
LOCATION:Merseyway Innovation Ce\, 21-23 Merseyway\, Stockport\, SK1 1PN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T200000
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UID:47959-1774548000-1774555200@marketingstockport.co.uk
SUMMARY:2026 Stockport Business Awards Launch Event – Business Networking\, Charity Partner Announcement & Award Details
DESCRIPTION:Founders\, organisers and main sponsors CN Chartered Accountants are delighted to invite local businesses to the official launch event for the 2026 Stockport Business Awards.\nEvent Details\n? When:\nThursday 26 March 2026\, 18:00 – 20:00 \n? Where:\nStockroom\nMerseyway Shopping Centre\nStockport\nSK1 1PR \nVenue information\, directions\, and parking details are available here: Visit us – Stockroom \n? Book  Your Free Place Now  \n\nWhat to Expect\nThe launch event provides an excellent opportunity to network with fellow professionals from across Stockport’s thriving business community and to learn what’s new for this year’s awards. \nIt’s an ideal event for businesses entering the awards for the first time\, offering insight into the categories\, the entry process\, and what judges will be looking for. \nHighlights of the evening include: \n\nWelcome drinks\, light bites\, and networking\nMeet the 2026 headline and category sponsors (Sponsorship opportunities available – Learn more here) \nPresentation on the 2026 awards programme and entry process\, including a Q&A session\nAnnouncement of the 2026 award categories\nReveal of the 2026 charity partner (Charity applications open until 13th March – Learn more here) \nDetails of the ceremony venue for the celebration evening on 8 October and information on how to secure your tickets\n\nGuests will also have the chance to meet the founders and organisers of the 2026 Stockport Business Awards and ask any questions about this year’s event. \n\nA Message from the Founders\nAndrew Baggott\, Founding Partner of CN Chartered Accountants\, commented: \n“We’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone to this year’s launch event — and hopefully meeting plenty of new faces too. As we enter the 15th year of the awards\, it’s fantastic to see how the event continues to grow\, with support from the Stockport business community stronger than ever.” \nHow to Book Your Place\n\nYou can book on our dedicated event page \nor email.\n\nOnce registered\, you’ll receive a confirmation email for your booking. \n 
URL:https://marketingstockport.co.uk/event/2026-stockport-business-awards-launch-event-business-networking-charity-partner-announcement-award-details/
LOCATION:Stockroom\, Merseyway\, Stockport\, SK1 1PW
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SUMMARY:Shortlisting well – How employers assess CVs fairly and consistently
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives\n\n\nUnderstand what good shortlisting criteria look like and how to set them.\nLearn how to reduce bias and inconsistency when reviewing applications.\nRecognise common shortlisting errors and how to avoid them.\nLeave with a simple scorecard approach they can apply internally.
URL:https://marketingstockport.co.uk/event/shortlisting-well-how-employers-assess-cvs-fairly-and-consistently/
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