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NEW HEAD OF FINANCE FOR THE VERNON BUILDING SOCIETY

Stockport’s Vernon Building Society has appointed Laura Shaw as Head of Finance. Laura qualified as a Chartered Accountant at PwC in 1998 and has previously held roles at the Leek United and Britannia Building Societies.  Chief Executive of Vernon Building Society, Mike Hanson, … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT BUSINESS CENTRE LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR NEW START-UP

After a successful first year Stockport Business & Innovation Centre (SBIC) is launching its second search for the region’s most promising business start-up. With the innovative bereavement gifts business, Inspired Goodbyes, taking the honours in 2014, the Spark Stockport Business Idea … [Read more...]

TWO LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS AWARDED BUILDINGS INVESTMENT

Schools Minister David Laws has announced that the next phase of the Priority Schools Building Programme, a £2bn government scheme to rebuild those schools across the country suffering most from wear and tear, includes two local primary schools.  Both Cheadle Primary School on … [Read more...]

FIRST FEMALE BISHOP BACKS AIRPORT’S ANTI-TRAFFICKING CAMPAIGN

The Church of England’s first female bishop, The Right Reverend Libby Lane, who made history last month when she was ordained as the new Bishop of Stockport, made one of her first official public appearances in her new role, to launch Manchester Airport’s TRAVEL SAFE WEEK, an initiative … [Read more...]

GREATER CHOICE FOR PARENTS TO SHARE LEAVE

From April, parents will be able to share up to 50 weeks of leave and 37 weeks of pay, on top of an initial two weeks each. Currently, an eligible employee who is the biological father of a child or the mother’s spouse, civil partner or partner is entitled to one or two weeks’ … [Read more...]

SKILLS FOR BUSINESS AWARDS RETURN AFTER SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR

Following the success of last year’s event, today sees the launch of The Skills for Business Awards 2015, which will celebrate the direct impact learning has on businesses and individuals. The ceremony will be held on 1 July at The Point, Lancashire Cricket Club. For more information about … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COUNTY STARS VISIT STOCKPORT COLLEGE

Two of Marketing Stockport's members joined forces when Sports Science students at Stockport College were treated to a first aid demonstration by staff from Stockport County FC.  Team physiotherapist Ali Gibb, former County legend, and Bobby Lofthouse, current first team regular, were … [Read more...]

ENTERTAINMENT TODAY NURTURING HOME GROWN TALENT.

Nurturing young talent is high on the agenda of many of our member businesses, whether through work experience, apprenticeships, graduate training schemes or internships and often leading to permanent positions.   Stockport based Entertainment Today, an award winning Event Management … [Read more...]

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STOCKPORT?

Stockport Museums are launching a competition to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2015 and would like to know what the people of Stockport love about our wonderful town. To enter, simply head to the reception at Stockport Museum and Staircase House in the Market Place or to the new Café at … [Read more...]

SPIN OF AGES EVENT IN SUPPORT OF LIFE LEISURE FOUNDATION

Stockport's LifeLEISURE is to host a 'Spin of Ages' event to raise money for the group's David Hopkins foundation which supports local sports clubs and individuals in Stockport. 'The Spin' - a few hours of spinning - while listening to music of 'The Ages' is a fun event 'with a difference' and is … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS

In this week's Stockport Express Business pages:Gorvins report increased turnover and more staff; Marketing Stockport member Entertainment Today is nurturing young talent; Stockport lady baking for success; track star helping Orbit sell Stockport   … [Read more...]