Marketing Stockport's Richard Higginson joined Jane Lomas at Pure FM in her business show. Co-founder of Marketing Stockport Richard Higginson has told Pure FM that businesses in Stockport are positive for the future with business growth and Apprenticeships continuing to feature highly on many … [Read more...]
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Stockport’s racing 4 at NEC’s Autosport show
Stockport was well represented at the NEC's annual Autosport International show. Alongside Bredbury based Speedworks Motorsport's team, were Kyle Hornby with his Ginetta G40 and newcomer 16 year old Jack Fabby, from Mellor. Matt Simpson has joined Speedworks Motorsport and will compete in his … [Read more...]
Orbit in new tie-in with LifeLEISURE
A team from Orbit Developments in Stockport is putting its best foot forward on a new fitness and wellbeing initiative in collaboration with Life Leisure. Above: From left to right: Claire Duffy (actiLIFE coordinator from Life Leisure); Malcolm Bailey (Building Manager, Regent House); Wendy Lomas … [Read more...]
Reality for Stockport’s Belly Flop TV
Picture : Jonathan (3rd right) with the Demirels Called ‘The Secret Life of the Family', the series observes family life behind closed doors with themes such as DIY, day trips and family parties. The programme is voiced by comedian Hugh Dennis. Jonathan was responsible for leading a production … [Read more...]
Aurora Business Park Stockport to be built
Picture : A CGI of how the Aurora Business Park will look Located alongside junction 1 of the M60, the multi-million pound investment will transform an 18 acre site into a modern 145,000 sq ft industrial park, creating a new employment area for the town bringing with it jobs and opportunities … [Read more...]
Local business award for Shopper Anonymous
Marketing Stockport’s Chris and Gill Lowe, the Regional Directors for Shopper Anonymous, have been recognised for their work with local businesses at the National Shopper Anonymous Awards Dinner. The event, held in Liverpool in December, recognised the excellent customer service delivered by … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport awards best UK airport
Manchester Airport is flying high after being named the UK’s best airport at the Globe Awards hosted by Travel Weekly. The UK’s third largest airport fought off competition from the likes of Heathrow, Gatwick and Birmingham to receive the accolade for the second year running. The … [Read more...]
Interim Mayor Tony Lloyd sets out devolution challenges
Tony Lloyd with Helen White from Marketing Stockport (video from Bellyflop TV) Transport, health provision and skills training will be the main challenges when power is devolved to Greater Manchester, according to interim Manchester mayor Tony Lloyd. Mr Lloyd was speaking at a devolution event … [Read more...]
Award for managing director of Resin Surfaces
Pictured : RSL MD Ivy Wroe with Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Sajid Javid, and RSL Chairman Rupert Goodman (left) The awards are instituted by FIRST – the multidisciplinary International Affairs organisation – and honour international business leaders who have excelled in … [Read more...]
New Chairman of Stockport Economic Alliance
Christian, pictured above, was voted in by the SEA board and takes over from Wayne Jones OBE, from MAN Diesel & Turbo. The SEA is an active partnership of senior business representatives from Stockport’s major employers. Members of the Alliance include Adidas, Robinsons Brewery, MAN Diesel … [Read more...]
Best places to work in the UK
Adidas has been named one of the best places to work in the UK. Jaguar Land Rover came out on top in the Bloomberg survey with Adidas, which has its European HQ in Stockport, coming in fourth. Macclesfield-based AstraZeneca was placed second while London's most famous shop, Harrods, was … [Read more...]
Midshire has form new partnership with Birmingham Law Society
Stockport office technology sales and service provider Midshire has announced a key new partnership with Birmingham Law Society which represents 4,400 solicitors across the Midlands Pictured : Danny Walden (Midshire), Rebecca Lynch (BLS) and Mushtaq Khan (BLS) shake on the deal Stockport office … [Read more...]