Pam Smith, Stockport Council Chief Executive, is joining other Councils across the region at a Public-Private Partnership event hosted by Place North West. Pam Smith, Stockport Council Chief Executive This is an opportunity for businesses to hear from councils across the region on their … [Read more...]
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Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund £25m investment in Greater Manchester businesses
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), delivered by British Business Bank, has invested £25m in ambitious, high-growth SMEs in Greater Manchester, to support expansion and job creation in the region. Since its launch in February 2017, NPIF has delivered Equity Finance, Debt Finance, and … [Read more...]
Pioneering US investor keynote speaker for Venturefest North West
A pioneering US investor, Nitin Rai, has been announced as a keynote speaker at the region’s biggest annual innovation expo and conference, Venturefest North West 2019. Venturefest North West takes place at Manchester Central on Wednesday 20 November, with registrations now open. Organisers GC … [Read more...]
Digs for Dogs brings franchise opportunity to Stockport
An established franchise opportunity for entrepreneurial dog owners, Digs for Dogs, is coming to Stockport this summer. Digs for Dogs is now looking to expand it’s offering and has identified Stockport and the surrounding areas as the perfect area to give dog lovers the chance to set up their … [Read more...]
Calls for Greater Manchester city-region to back £50m of European Funding
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is calling for projects to bid for three separate funding pots from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The funds, which are specifically for Greater Manchester, support investment in innovation, business and clean growth, and job creation. The … [Read more...]
Fly-through Released of New Stockport Transport Interchange
Stockport Council have unveiled an animated fly-through of how the town centre is set to be transformed by a new Transport Interchange and 2 acre park. The walk-through CGIs, revealed at the MIPIM property convention in Cannes, France, show how the new interchange will provide passengers with first … [Read more...]
Local: Orbit & Business Desk co-host Stockport Event
Orbit Developments and the Business Desk are co-hosting a Business Breakfast event relaying the success story that is Stockport. Leasing Director at Orbit, Rhys Owen - pictured left, explains more: This week (Thursday 28th February) we will be hosting our latest breakfast event, where 100+ … [Read more...]
Northern leaders back plans to revolutionise the North’s railway
Northern leaders have backed a £39billion business case for Northern Powerhouse Rail network set to be submitted to Government Political and business leaders from across the North of England made history by backing plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail – the region’s single biggest transport … [Read more...]
Condie Investments Appoint Handelsbanken Stockport
Condie Investments Limited, a property investment company with a presence across the UK, has appointed Handelsbanken Stockport to manage its banking facility. Condie Investments was established in 2002 by local property businessmen and the owners of Fairhurst Estates: John Thornely, Nigel Blyth and … [Read more...]
Local: Stockport Accountants Acquired by UK Firm
A firm of Stockport accountants has been acquired by leading business advisory firm Baldwins to strengthen its regional footprint in the North West. Booth Ainsworth, which was formed in 1959 and has been based on Greek Street in Stockport since 2002, is the latest professional services firm to … [Read more...]
Regional: Transport for the North sets out £70 billion blueprint
Transport for the North has today set out an ambitious vision for the future of the North’s economy, unveiling draft proposals for northern infrastructure for the next 30 years. The Strategic Transport Plan (STP) and the Investment Programme would rebalance decades of underinvestment and transform … [Read more...]
Local: Stockport’s Great Leap Forward, what’s next?
A £1bn investment programme is driving Stockport's great leap forward. Stockport's largest commercial landlord, Orbit Developments, is hosting an event in association with The Business Desk to look at what's next for the town? Stockport has undergone an impressive resurgence over the past 5 years … [Read more...]
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