In this weeks business section - success for local PR firm, how export could boost your business and the recent heatwave assisted local retail economy plus much more. … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT BUSINESS EXPO – KEY SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED
Stockport Business Expo have announced an exciting speaker line up and a new seminar program for the 2013 Show with hands-on Workshops. The Stockport Business Expo, which attracts over 400 leading businesses to the one day event, has announced an improved seminar program to provide more training … [Read more...]
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL ON THE MOVE!
It's a big day for the essential personnel team, as of today they are officially changing offices. Don't worry though they are not going far and still in the heart of the Stockport community! From today, 31st July they are now housed just next door on the 9th floor of St Christopher's … [Read more...]
COMPANY PLEAD GUILTY TO FLYPOSTING OFFENCES
A Stockport business pleaded guilty to flyposting offences at Stockport Magistrates Court on Wednesday 24th July. Nikamo Ltd, trading as Fit4Less in Stanley Green, Stockport pleaded guilty to 25 counts of flyposting. The company was fined £750 with costs of £250, plus a £75 … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT CHOIR HOSTS 75th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
The Manchester Airport Choir is celebrating 75 years of Manchester with a special anniversary charity concert at the Bridgewater Hall in aid of Medcare, the airport’s charity partner. Tickets are available now for the concert which will take place on September 7 from 7.30pm, with special … [Read more...]
SEASHELL TRUST – SUMMER NEWSLETTER
The Seashell Trust have issued their Summer newsletter with updates of past events and news of great things to look forward to this summer. The newsletter includes an introduction from Dominic Timmer, Head of Fundraising: "Dear Supporter, As the children and young adults … [Read more...]
FLOOD ALLEVIATION SCHEME IN ROMILEY AND ROADWORKS UPDATE
Work is due to begin on the construction of a new flood alleviation scheme in Romiley commissioned by Stockport Council. Investigations by the Council into flooding incidents at Dingle Hollow highlighted the need for the renewal of the existing masonry culverted watercourse. The work … [Read more...]
MP VISITS YOUNG PEOPLE ON THE APPRENTICE PLACEMENT SCHEME
Andrew Stunell MP has been checking out Werneth High School students working on the school’s 'Young Apprentice Placement' scheme designed to help pupils from years 9, 10 and 11 to prepare for the world of work. The MP for Hazel Grove is campaigning to get many more apprenticeships … [Read more...]
NEW STOCKPORT COLLEGE RESTAURANT REACHES NEW HEIGHTS
Demolition work has begun at Stockport College’s student-run training restaurant - which is to be completely rebuilt over the summer - and replaced with 'Elevations', a new £1.2M training facility situated on the second floor of the former Student Union building. The aim is to … [Read more...]
HOP ON THE APPRENTICESHIP BUS IN STOCKPORT!
The National Apprenticeships Team have teamed up with the Chamber of Commerce and Key 103 to promote the opportunities available to young people in the area. The team will be on the Key 103 Bus will be calling at Stockport town centre next Wednesday -31st July. Come and visit us between 11.30 and … [Read more...]
EXPORT ACTIVITY REACHES ‘PRE-RECESSION’ LEVELS
Following on from a story published here on Tuesday - 'EXPORT IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS' - the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) are reporting that UK export activity has increased reaching levels not seen since before the financial crisis hit. Its trade index, which is based on the volume of trade … [Read more...]
LEARNINGS FROM SMALLER BUSINESS
Large companies need to adopt the same entrepreneurial spirit as their smaller counterparts in order to boost economic growth, the CIPD has suggested. The organisation said that big businesses should encourage a culture of intrapreneurialism to foster innovation and growth. And it seems as … [Read more...]
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