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DISC profiling has designs on recruitment

A Stockport based design company is a shining example of a DISC behavioural profile case study, having improved their recruitment methods after taking part in a DISC profiling session. DISC, a behaviour assessment tool, is based on the DISC theory of psychologist William Moulton Marston. It … [Read more...]

Midshire achieves second Microsoft Partner Network competency

Office technology and IT service provider Midshire has achieved its second Microsoft Partner Network competency. Midshire has recently completed the necessary assessments to be named a Silver Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions Provider, adding to its Authorised Education Partner status. To … [Read more...]

Stockport health & social care providers pledge to work together

Senior leaders from the organisations providing health and social care services in Stockport have entered into a brand new working arrangement, by signing an agreement to work as a Multi-specialty Community Provider (MCP).  Stockport Together represents NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group, … [Read more...]

Junior football club scores first-aid goal from the Alex

A local junior football club has received £1,200 from the privately owned BMI Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle to buy life-saving equipment. Richmond Rovers Junior Football Club has used the cash to buy a defibrillator, which has been installed at the Norbury playing fields in Hazel Grove, Stockport … [Read more...]

TAEKWONDO CHAMPION AWARDED FUNDING FROM LOCAL FOUNDATION

Stockport National Taekwondo Champion, Holly Kelly, 13, has been awarded funding from the Life Leisure David Hopkins Foundation. The funding will ensure that Holly, who lives in Cheadle, can compete in the Taekwondo Spanish Open to be held in Alicante from 15th to 17th April following her recent … [Read more...]

Support aired for Stockport’s BID for a BID

As Stockport’s campaign gathers support, Imagine FM have aired the ambitions of Vision Stockport for a Business Improvement District in the town centre. Following an event at Robinson’s Brewery Visitors’ Centre, BID consultant Giles Semper from the means, reported that 78% of those questioned … [Read more...]

New opportunities for businesses investing in EV Charging

Electric Vehicle Charging could create an additional revenue stream for many business owners while contributing to the CSR policy and providing a service to the community. Latest data, according to figures from Next Green Car, report that there are now more than 53,000 plug-in cars and vans in … [Read more...]

Hallidays run the extra mile for Beechwood Cancer Care Centre

Marketing Stockport member Hallidays is going the extra mile for the company’s annual charity, Beechwood Cancer Care Centre. Hallidays team member Nick Holton will be running the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon this Sunday, 10th April 2016. He will start off from the Trafford Arch and finish at … [Read more...]

Success for Stockport’s Vernon Building Society Brass Band

Following ‘champion’ success in the North West Area 1st Section competition, the Vernon Building Society Brass Band has qualified for the National Finals.  This accolade will see the Poynton-based band attend the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain at Cheltenham Racecourse this … [Read more...]

2016 STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRY

Stockport Business Awards, an event organised by local accountancy practice Clarke Nicklin, is now celebrating its 5th year having initially been set up by the firm in 2012. This year’s awards are now open for business and entry forms can be downloaded online at … [Read more...]

New play area for children at Stepping Hill

A new play area for young patients at Stepping Hill Hospital has opened, thanks to a generous £33,249 donation from charity MedEquip4Kids. The children helped design the new outside area within the Tree House children’s unit. It features a bright seafaring theme with bridges, hills, tunnels and a … [Read more...]