In this weeks business section we profile the shortlist for the final two categories in the Stockport Business Awards – Business Person of the Year and Best International Trade Company.
The Business Person of the Year award will recognise an individual who has played a major part in the success of a business. The shortlisted individuals are Alison Bowcott McGrath, Nick Rose and Tracy Mort.
The Best International Trade Company award aims to recognise a business successfully trading abroad. The shortlisted businesses are Grace Cole, ParkCloud and Frederic Robinsons.
Other companies mentioned this week include The Colour Room and Ringway Flight Sim in Cheadle Hulme plus we reveal the latest tenant for the Peel Centre.
In other news – another 700 school places being created, the vintage car owner appealing for the return of his 1963 Morris Minor and mother and son in knifepoint carjack horror. We also have results and photos from the Stockport Big Run.
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