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Vision Stockport’s BID enters exciting next phase

Vision Stockport’s BID to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) for Stockport is moving closer as the campaign enters a new phase. Since being appointed at the start of the year, BID expert consultants The Means have met with over 100 town centre businesses within the designated BID … [Read more...]

Fairhurst Estates joint agent for £5.5m development

Stockport based Fairhurst Estates has been appointed joint agent as construction begins on a £5.5m trade counter and gym development in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Trade World will create up to 50 jobs in the town. Joint other agents for the development are Fernie Greaves and … [Read more...]

Windmill completes installation of new HP digital label press

Windmill Tapes & Labels have completed the implementation of the new CERM management information system and the installation of a new HP WS 6800 digital label press from HP Indigo. The key benefit of this MIS software will be the stream lining of label order processing & improved … [Read more...]

One week after Brexit – where now?

Following the EU Referendum and Brexit, who would have guessed that so much can change in just 7 days? A look back, and forward, by Helen White The headlines have been unprecedented: UK to pull out of the EU 2 Euro exits in one week Prime Minister resigns Jeremy Corbyn gets a vote of no … [Read more...]

Office 365 hit by Cerber ransomware attack

Highlighted by Stockport based Cloud 9 Hosts, the attack warning comes from US security specialists Avanan whose Cloud Security Platform detected a Cerber ransomware attack against its customers that were using Office 365. Avanan’s Steven Toole blogged about the Cerber ransomware virus attack … [Read more...]

£97 billion added to Northern Economy by 2050

The Northern Powerhouse Independent Economic Review says digital technologies, health innovation, energy and advanced manufacturing have the potential to transform the North of England’s economy, adding £97 billion and 850,000 jobs by 2050. The Northern Powerhouse Independent Economic Review, … [Read more...]

C&C Insurance Brokers help Wellspring Collect

Marketing Stockport member C&C Insurance Brokers is one of three local businesses putting the Wellspring out on the road. Homeless charity The Wellspring is about to launch ‘Wellspring Collects’ with the use of a new van donated by Cardinal Maritime. C&C Insurance Brokers have donated the … [Read more...]

Stockport Business Awards 2015 winners Trust on 2016 shortlist

Trust, winner of the 2015 Stockport Business Awards ‘Business of the Year’ up to £1m turnover has been shortlisted in the same category this year. Trust, a branding and digital agency founded by freelancers Carl Sadd and Stuart Bradley in 2012, won the award after demonstrating growth and … [Read more...]

Cloud working shows 20% annual growth

Since 2013, expenditure by businesses on cloud working services has grown 20% year-on-year. It is predicted to rise globally to £166bn (€219bn) by 2017.   According to latest figures, the number of new cloud applications available grew 20% in the six months to October 2015. Technology … [Read more...]

Network Rail reopen Buxton to Stockport line

Network Rail have reopened the route between Stockport and Buxton after a landslip closed the line.  Up to 6,000 tonnes of earth and material were dislodged and washed away after the flash floods during Sunday 12 and Monday 13 June when around two inches of rain fell in two … [Read more...]

Robinsons brewery launch Beer Club Live

Robinsons Brewery have partnered with 'There’s A Beer For That' to bring the first ‘Beer Club Live’ event to Stockport. The event will be held at their award-winning Visitors Centre in on Wednesday 13th July from 7pm. The event will see six handpicked ales and beers matched against a six course … [Read more...]

Ashcroft reacts following vote to exit the EU

A few weeks ago and well ahead of the EU Referendum, leading UK economist John Ashcroft spoke to a group of Marketing Stockport members about the pros and cons of staying in the EU or leaving the EU. John took an impartial look at the economic, business, social and political cases for both sides … [Read more...]