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Greater Manchester Export Fund helps SMEs boost exports

A new £9.5m fund has been launched as part of Greater Manchester’s bid to become more globally competitive by helping local small and medium sized businesses to increase their export sales. The Greater Manchester Export Fund will provide targeted grant and short-term loan funding that will … [Read more...]

Together wins Best Service from a Bridging Finance Provider

Cheadle-based finance group Together has scooped the award for Best Service from a Bridging Finance Provider at the Business Moneyfacts Awards in London. Part of the Moneyfacts Group, the coveted awards are totally independent and are presented annually to recognize excellence across the range of … [Read more...]

The Apprenticeships Store visited by national director

The Apprenticeships Store in Stockport town centre received a visit from Karen Woodward, director at National Apprenticeship Service. Ms Woodward participated in the parents’ information evening as part of National Apprenticeships Week. Ms Woodward said she was particularly impressed by the … [Read more...]

Stockport’s BID campaign ramps up at visioning event

Vision Stockport’s goal to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) for Stockport look to be moving closer as appointed consultants The Means reported a positive response from over 100 town centre businesses following a series of interviews. Speaking to local businesses at a packed … [Read more...]

PAL Hire Employee is Awarded Intermediate Apprentice of the Year

Stockport based PAL hire are celebrating National Apprenticeship as winners. Apprentice Hannah Rakestraw has been named Intermediate Apprentice of the Year 2016 in the Damar Training Awards, announced to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, to celebrate young people’s exceptional … [Read more...]

Stockport students give budget reaction on BBC news

Following Wednesday’s budget, the BBC visited Stockport College to record and hear from the students how George Osborne’s announcements may impact on them. The programme was broadcast from the college on the BBC News at 6pm live and the BBC News at 10pm. Simon Andrews Principal and CEO of … [Read more...]

Norwegian hots up with new Spanish routes

Low cost airline, Norwegian is expanding its UK network with new low-cost routes from Manchester to three popular Spanish destinations in time for the summer getaway. Manchester to Barcelona From 30th April will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays – Fares from £34.90 Manchester to Malaga From … [Read more...]

City leaders united in backing vision for Northern Powerhouse

The north’s major city leaders have agreed to work together to bring to reality the Government’s vision for a Northern Powerhouse. The joint statement recognises that the vision can only be achieved through sustained long-term investment in people, places and infrastructure. Businesses and … [Read more...]

Marketing Stockport breakfast: Bosci, Gander and Content Academy

Marketing Stockport’s latest business breakfast took place at the East Cheshire Training Academy on Lancashire Hill. Ross Smith and Andy Baxter from Bosci started proceedings by talking about making businesses energy efficient and they gave tips on how to save money. Christian Mancier, partner … [Read more...]

Chamber seek out new talent with Arts award

Greater Manchester Chamber has launched a new annual arts award scheme thanks to a grant from Arts Council England and support from local businesses. The prize is open to semi-professional or professional artists in Stockport or across the other 9 boroughs that make up Greater Manchester. The … [Read more...]

Cheadle business named ‘Newcomer of the Year’ by Damar

Stuarts Property Services have been announced as Newcomer Employer of the Year by Damar training at their 2016 Annual Apprenticeship Awards. Stuarts, a Letting and Property Management Specialist based in Cheadle Village, have taken on two apprentices through Damar Training. Amanda Adams, … [Read more...]