Online forum will discuss Stockport’s regeneration

An online forum, hosted by Insider, will discuss Stockport’s ongoing regeneration and future potential for business and investment.

Titled Building on Success: Transforming Stockport for the Future, the online event will take place on Thursday 20th August at 2pm.

During the online forum, panellists will discuss the progress of key developments in the town, both commercial and residential, as well as the growing cultural scene and night-time economy.

Panellists confirmed for the event include:

• Stockport Council’s corporate director for place, Caroline Simpson
• Richard Carder, managing director, UK and Ireland, of chemicals firm BASF, who recently announced a move to Stockport Exchange
• Chris Lloyd, Investment Director of Glenbrook, developers behind STOK, a mixed-use scheme in the former M&S building
• Phil Hepworth, director of AEW Architects, the architects on the STOK scheme

Simon Keegan, editor of North West Business Insider, who will chair the discussion, said:

With such a strong line-up of speakers, hearing what everyone has to say.

“There are so many exciting things happening in Stockport, and the event is a perfect opportunity to take stock of what’s been achieved, and look ahead to what’s next.”

The event is free to attend, and places can be booked online via the Insider website.