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Stockport Council names its new Executive committee

The new Executive of Stockport Council has been confirmed at the annual council meeting. The Executive is the main decision making body of the council and is responsible for the strategic management of services. As expected, following last month's local elections, Alex Ganotis is the new … [Read more...]

Deadline looming to enter Stockport Business Awards

The deadline for entries to this year’s Stockport Business Awards is just a few days away. To be part of the awards, which are now in their fifth year, firms need to apply by Friday (May 27). Last year a record number of entries were received and organisers are hoping to uncover even more … [Read more...]

Together appoints Colin Kersley to its retail board

Specialist lender Together has appointed Colin Kersley to its retail board, further strengthening its new leadership team. As an independent non-executive director, Colin will also chair the retail audit committee. Colin was previously chief executive officer of M&S Bank plc (a wholly-owned … [Read more...]

Hughes Safety Showers now part of Justrite family

Manchester, UK - Hughes Safety Showers Ltd joins the Justrite Manufacturing Co. family of industrial hazardous safety and environmental spill containment products. Hughes, a leading industrial safety shower and eyewash company, expands the Justrite product range for its customers in workplace … [Read more...]

Damar Training named AAT Training Provider of the Year

Pictured, l to r, Damar trainers, Jennifer Bennett, Angela Renshaw and Stephen Ainsworth Damar Training, the specialist apprenticeship training provider, has been named AAT Training Provider of the Year (Small) at the Association of Accounting Technicians’ Training Provider Awards 2016. The … [Read more...]

Children’s hospice to benefit from Stockport Business Awards

Stockport Business Awards is now celebrating its 5th year having initially been set up by Clarke Nicklin in 2012. Each year organisers choose a different local cause to support and this year’s fundraising efforts will see money raised go to Francis House Children’s Hospice. Francis House is a … [Read more...]

C&C Insurance launch new website

Marketing Stockport Member C&C Insurance Brokers has invested in a new website Since the launch if its first website some years ago, Romiley based C&C has expanded significantly, both in size and areas of expertise. The new website has been designed to reflect this growth and with ease … [Read more...]

Damar launch “Class of 2016” career boosting campaign

Damar Training are calling for employers and apprentices to join their “Class of 2016” campaign to help young people launch their careers. As students emerge from schools and colleges across the country, a significant number will not be returning to the classroom, tempted instead by the … [Read more...]

Switch and save, for a brighter business

Light emitting diodes, better known as LEDs are all the rage in interior design, mainly thanks to their low cost, but they can also help businesses to increase profits. Over the full lifetime of an LED bulb, the amount of electricity that it will use will be around 75 per cent less energy than a … [Read more...]

Marketing Stockport Breakfast: Focus on customer service

Marketing Stockport's May members' meeting focused on customer service following a mystery shopping exercise on six lucky members! Hosted by Gold member Orbit Developments, Stockport's largest commercial landlord, a packed audience filled the 2nd floor at their town centre located Applicon House … [Read more...]

Bellyflop take a 360° tour of Stockport’s town hall

Bellyflop TV have completed a Street View Tour of Stockport Town Hall, taking visitors on a virtual tour of this iconic 'wedding cake' building. The tour can be viewed here: https://goo.gl/maps/jfvvZ9NXZm42 As a goodwill gesture to Stockport Council, Bellyflop's Jonathan Robinson offered to do … [Read more...]