As Stockport’s campaign for a Business Improvement District (BID) gathers pace, the BID team from Vision Stockport are keen to hear your views. Vision Stockport wants to investigate the potential for a BID in the town centre to improve trading conditions, for example by physical improvements and … [Read more...]
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Vernon’s 2016 calendar raises £1,120 for Stockport causes
Stockport’s Vernon Building Society has raised over £1,120 for local causes with their 2016 ‘Celebrating Stockport’ calendar. The calendar features photographs of local landmarks in Stockport chosen from 55 entries to the Vernon’s photography competition last year. Sold through the Vernon’s … [Read more...]
TOGETHER TRUST SUPPORTS DIVERSITY IN FOSTERING
Marketing Stockport charity member, the Together Trust, is supporting LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week 2016 to celebrate diversity in fostering across the UK. The charity’s fostering service has been established for over 18 years and sees over 400 referrals of young people needing homes each … [Read more...]
Life Leisure marketing manager Laura Mylotte wins Irish national squash title
Life Leisure marketing manager Laura Mylotte has won the Irish Nationals Ladies Squash title - 10 years after winning her first one. Laura, 40, won the open-age title at the Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin for the second time, having appeared in four finals since she was 19. The … [Read more...]
Stockport Council to host apprenticeships advice event
Stockport Council is hosting an employer engagement event entitled “Fighting the Fog” on Tuesday, March 15, from 9am-12pm at the Apprenticeships Store in the town centre. The event will be attended by a range of different employers, who will find out: how apprenticeships can be for new … [Read more...]
Vernon Kay off to a Flying Start at Manchester Airport
Television personality Vernon Kay will be hitting the ground running when he lands at Manchester Airport to officially start the charity runway run in aid of Comic Relief. The event is the global charity partnership between British Airways and Comic Relief UK and organised by British Airways and … [Read more...]
Stockport Council open consultation on the future of Stockport Market.
Stockport Council are inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views about Stockport Market. A period if public consultation runs from 7th March – 1st April 2016. As with many UK towns and cities, Stockport is facing challenges in attracting shoppers as digital channels … [Read more...]
Windmill’s investment delivers increased growth
Continuous investment has been the key to constant sales growth at Stockport based Windmill Tapes & Labels where a new factory, plant and a skilled workforce has enabled the company to retain a competitive edge. And 2016 is set to see further investment at Windmill. Plans are underway to … [Read more...]
Business seminar hosted by Cheshire East and University of Manchester
Experts from the world of business will be staging a breakfast seminar at Alderley Park, supported by Cheshire East Council and The University of Manchester. All sectors of business are invited to register to attend the session which will tackle many of the challenges faced by companies wanting … [Read more...]
Stockport business owners take a gander at college
Two Marketing Stockport members have provided Insight Presentations to Stockport College students, as part of the new Gander Careers Programme. Last week, Graham Saul of Cloud 9 Hosts and Stuart Bradley of Trust, gave students an insight into their careers and industries, as part of a series of … [Read more...]
Stockport talent among winners at ICAEW Manchester awards
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Manchester rewarded outstanding talent and potential at its annual dinner and awards event at The Lowry Hotel. The evening gave the ICAEW Chartered Accountants Manchester the opportunity to acknowledge the region’s best finance … [Read more...]
Stockport’s Barratt brothers praised by High Streets Minister
The Barratt brothers from Stockport have been praised by High Streets Minister Marcus Jones for their efforts to revitalise local markets across the UK. Tom and Joe Barratt’s Teenage Markets give young people a platform to showcase their creative talents. Their hard work includes fusing retail … [Read more...]