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STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS

In this week's Stockport Express, MAN's Wayne Jones is appointed Vice President of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce; Marketing Stockport's Helen White gives a guide to the optimal length of content on social media while co-founder Richard Higginson is part of Business in the Community's … [Read more...]

MANCHESTER MONITOR NOVEMBER REPORT ON REGIONAL ECONOMY

The November edition of the Manchester Monitor highlights that the city region’s economy is performing well, with demand for commercial property rising and the number of new businesses continuing to grow. Hotel occupancy and passenger figures at Manchester Airport are also showing positive … [Read more...]

HEALTH MINISTER VISITS STOCKPORT CARE PROVIDERS

Norman Lamb, Minister of State for Care and Support, visited Stockport last week and paid tribute to two local key care providers. Local MP Mark Hunter first took Norman to locally and nationally respected St Ann’s Hospice, Heald Green.  Before a tour of the site they met with members … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT’S ASPIRE-EDUCATION IS OFFICIALY ‘YOUTH FRIENDLY’

Cheadle based Aspire-Education has been recognised for its commitment to supporting young people in the workplace. The company, which has this month taken on five graduate interns at its Gatley Road offices, has been awarded ‘Youth Friendly Employer’ bronze status by Youth Employment, … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT REMEMBERS – REMEMBRANCE SERVICES IN STOCKPORT

Commemorative services and events are taking place across the Stockport borough on Remembrance Sunday (9th November) and Armistice Day, Tuesday 11th November.  On Remembrance Sunday, The Mayor of Stockport, Councillor Kevin Hogg, will lead the borough in paying respects at the Civic Service … [Read more...]

LOCAL SCHOOLS TO TAKE PART IN PARLIAMENT 2014

Stockport schools are being encouraged to take part in Parliament Week, an annual programme of events and activities to inspire young people across the UK to participate in democratic life.  Founded in 2011, Parliament Week 2014 takes place across the UK between 14-20 November and is … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS

In this week's business pages: Plans for supermarket on church site, the Deputy PM and the Chancellor visit Hazel Grove, Robinsons importing new wine range, DJS launch new branding and Marketing Stockport proves 3 is a magic number for Stockport events!       … [Read more...]

EXPORT WEEK 2014 – FIND A NEW MARKET OVERSEAS

UK Trade & Investment will be holding its 6th Export Week during the week of 10-14 November. Across the week there will be a varied series of events all over the UK, aimed at businesses to either start their export journey or increase their international business. Previous Export Weeks … [Read more...]

FSB HOST PUBLIC SECTOR TENDERING EVENT

The Federation of Small Businesses is hosting an event to assist businesses in tendering for public sector contracs - 'The how and why (or why not) of Tendering for Public Sector Contracts'. The event is being held on Thursday 6 November at The Apprenticeship Store, Stockport where advisors will … [Read more...]

GET INVOLVED IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF COUNCIL SERVICES

As part of the Investing in Stockport programme why not get involved and play a part in the future of the borough by giving your opinion on a range of proposals to shape future services: Sure Start Children's Centres Consultation Sure Start Children’s Centres focus on improving outcomes … [Read more...]

CALLS FOR HS3 TO AID CREATION OF A ‘NORTHERN POWERHOUSE’

The Government has giving its backing to plan for an east / west high speed rail link that will create a faster connection between the northern cities of Manchester and Leeds. Journey speeds between the two could be reduced to just 26 minutes, opening up greater opportunities for skilled workers … [Read more...]