The new chair of the Stockport Economic Alliance says the skills gap epidemic sweeping the nation is a concern for government and Councils but more importantly young people and their parents. Corporate/Commercial partner at Gorvins, Christian Mancier, is calling for employers to plug this gap … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
Inness Design recruited for new London business
Stockport based Inness Design have completed the branding and website for London based recruitment business www.lilyshippen.co.uk The business place high quality secretarial professionals into the banking, professional and media sectors. Their ethos is to provide a genuinely caring and personal … [Read more...]
Warning as Apple Macs infected by hackers
Just a couple of months ago, at the Marketing Stockport meeting in January, Graham Saul of Cloud 9 Hosts made a number of security predictions for 2016. This included the prediction that Apple devices would be the target of hackers in 2016. Sure enough, Palo Alto Networks has uncovered some … [Read more...]
Robinsons Royal Ship gets major overhaul
After an 18 month refurbishment carried out by Robinsons Brewery in Stockport, The Royal Ship Hotel, Dolgellau, will welcome customers to view the hotel’s brand new look on March 11th. The investment, which has transformed the trading areas of the hotel and the 23 guest bedrooms across 3 floors, … [Read more...]
BID for Stockport Town Centre – have your say!
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...]
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...]