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MP ATTENDS LUNCH FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Lisa Smart, prospective parliamentary candidate for Hazel Grove, hosted a Women in Business Lunch with Jo Swinson MP, Minister for Employment Relations and Consumer Affairs in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and Minister for Women and Equalities in the Department of Culture, … [Read more...]

BIRTHDAY FOR START-UP HUB MARKS SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR

Stockport Business & Innovation Centre (SBIC) celebrated its first birthday in style with 80 guests attending a special first anniversary event last Tuesday 25th November. Led by Centre Manager John Booth and Incubator Director Tony Corcoran guests enjoyed a special review of the first 12 … [Read more...]

UK SMES SMART CITIES SOLUTIONS CHALLENGE LAUNCHED

The UK China smart cities project funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth office is seeking to establish a strong relationship with a small number of UK SMEs working in the smart city market. The UK-China Smartcities project aims To produce a blueprint for smart green city governance that will … [Read more...]

LOCAL COMPANY CONFIRM PRIMARY AUTHORITY AGREEMENT

Stockport Council has confirmed a Primary Authority agreement with a local motor company that will benefit customers.   Dace Motor Company Ltd is the latest Stockport based business to sign a Primary Authority agreement with the Council’s Trading Standards team, which promotes … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS

In this week's business news: Council is in top 100 for apprenticeships; Gorvins continue to expand; Social media platform a winner for local business and Marketing Stockport looks at public procurement - local suppliers ...     … [Read more...]

LifeLEISURE’S FOUNDATION LOOKING TO AWARD MORE FINANCIAL SUPPORT

LifeLEISURE's David Hopkins Foundation has been making a difference to sport in Stockport since it was founded in 2011 and is looking for more people in need of financial support. Thousands of pounds have already been raised, enabling children and adults from any background to become more active … [Read more...]

LAST CALL FOR NEW ELECTORAL REGISTER PUBLISHED DECEMBER 1ST

Residents have received their final reminder to make sure they are on the new electoral register before it is published for the first time on December 1st. Around 20,000 people in Stockport have not been matched against government records and therefore cannot be transferred automatically to the … [Read more...]

STUART HAS THE DRIVE FOR A BIG LOSER!

Marple delivery driver Stuart Murray, aged 25, has lost a staggering 112lb over the last twelve months after being referred to the PARiS scheme, which is the GP Exercise Referral Service for Stockport. A member of LifeLEISURE in Romiley, Stuart puts his achievement down to a combination of good … [Read more...]

BE STOCKPORT’S BIGGEST LOSERS AND WIN FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP!

Life Leisure is on the hunt for Marketing Stockport's biggest losers - 10 of who will be winners of Platinum membership to LifeLEISURE'S facilities across Stockport and become a healthier business! FREE TO ENTER - Running for 16 weeks, from 1st December through to end of March, the competition is … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT BACKING ‘DRY JANUARY’ CAMPAIGN

Stockport Council is supporting Alcohol Concern’s 2015 Dry January campaign which has been launched during this week - 17th to 23rd November - this year’s Alcohol Awareness Week.   New research shows that participants who complete the behaviour change campaign are now … [Read more...]

TURKISH DELIGHT FOR MANCHESTER AGENTS WITH JORDAN FAM TRIP

Ten travel agents, from across the North West, accompanied by Manchester Airport staff, were taken on a luxury familiarisation trip to Jordan by Turkish Airlines recently, where they spent a week learning about the country, tourism and enhancing their product knowledge. The trip included Aqaba, … [Read more...]