Organisers and main sponsors, CN Chartered Accountants, are thrilled to confirm that once again, Marketing Stockport will be sponsoring at this year’s Stockport Business Awards. Marketing Stockport have been a long-standing supporter of the awards and their continued support allows the event to … [Read more...]
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TfGM promotes public transport for getting to events ahead of Co-op Live arena opening
Those attending events at the Co-op Live area when it opens later this month are being advised public transport is the best way to get to the show. The 23,500-capacity arena opens its doors at the Etihad Campus on 23 April, launching into a diverse opening season filled with globally renowned … [Read more...]
Rebuild planned for Great Moor Co-op store
Supermarket chain, Co-op, has submitted a planning application to demolish and rebuild its Great Moor store on Buxton Road in Stockport. If approved, plans will see the existing store demolished, along with the neighbouring Yu & Me hardware store, and a new, larger convenience store built in … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group appoints technology firm to aid passenger flow
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has appointed New Zealand headquartered technology firm, Veovo, to improve passenger flow at its three UK airports. MAG, the UK's largest airport operator which runs Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, is taking steps to keep queue times at a … [Read more...]
Stockport young professionals invited to build networking presence in Future Stockport seminar
Economic development expert, Nick Shepherd, will share his insights on the Power of Networking with local young professionals at the next Future Stockport breakfast seminar. Taking place at Venue @ Cornerstone, Stockport Homes Group, SK1 3NQ, on Thursday 9th May 2024 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM, the … [Read more...]
Stockport firm provides managed print solution for North-west NHS provider
Stockport-based Woodbank Office Solutions has implemented a comprehensive managed print solution for a network of 17 NHS GP practices in the North-west. Southport & Formby Primary Care Network originally contacted Woodbank for a new printer and scanner as part of an office move, before it … [Read more...]
£1.5 million investment announced to improve in-work health services
Five projects are being supported with a total of £1.5 million government funding as part of investment into occupational health services and reducing in-work sickness. Funding will support new and innovative ways to improve occupational health services which can eventually be scaled-up and made … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport celebrates sixth consecutive record-breaking month
Manchester Airport has had its sixth consecutive record-breaking month, with more than 2.1 million passengers travelling via its terminals in March 2024. The early Easter has helped make March 2024 the busiest March for Manchester Airport on record. March performance for the airport has seen … [Read more...]
Learn how a strong brand makes marketing simple at upcoming Hallidays seminar
Stockport businesses are invited to learn how a strong brand can support their marketing in the next upcoming seminar of Hallidays' Rise programme. After a chance to grab a coffee and network, Hallidays’ business advisors will spend the next two hours helping attendees to devise the actions to … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How to structure an organisation for change
Donna Morton from Stockport-based HR transformation and change management consultancy, Lomarton, explains how to structure a business for change. Getting your organisation change ready involves considering several key factors and taking specific actions to ensure it remains adaptable and … [Read more...]
Stockport Family Nurse Partnership celebrates 10th birthday
A Stockport health service, the Stockport Family Nurse Partnership, which helps guide young people through first-time parenthood held a celebration for its tenth birthday. Colleagues from the service joined with families who have used the service for a small daytime party together with their … [Read more...]
Early Easter boosts March retail sector performance
An early Easter has helped deliver a strong March for the retail sector, according to analysis from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The BRC's analysis for the five weeks from 25 February to 30 March 2024 found retail sales were up 3.5% on the same period in 2023, and above both the 12-month … [Read more...]