Accounting and business advisory firm HURST has appointed contractors for a six-figure refurbishment of its main Stockport office. The upgrade, that will begin next month and is expected to take 12 weeks, will involve an overhaul of the 10,000 sq ft, four-storey building on Lancashire Gate, … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
Book your tickets to the business show UK
The Business Show, the UK’s biggest exhibition of its kind, will be returning to Olympia, London on December 3rd and 4th. You can secure free tickets to the event HERE. This year, The Business Show will give you access to more industry experts, business solutions and networking opportunities than … [Read more...]
Do the string test to see how healthy you are
A piece of string may be all you need to gauge whether you are at an increased risk of developing certain illnesses such as high blood pressure, cancer and diabetes. Stockport Council's new health campaign, Stockport String, is a fun way to measure your waist to height ratio using only a piece of … [Read more...]
Proud of Stockport Awards
Stockport’s outstanding and extraordinary citizens have been honoured at the ‘Proud of Stockport’ awards and local film production company Belly Flop TV has released films of all the winners. The awards were set up by the Council to encourage a stronger sense of pride and community spirit in the … [Read more...]
Chinese President visits UK in trade visit
The President of The People’s Republic of China, Mr Xi Jinping'S visit to the North West has seen relations gather pace as, along with the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon David Cameron MP, unveiled Airport City’s £130 million ‘China Cluster’ investment and also Hainan's new direct scheduled services to … [Read more...]
Cardiac Science donate Defib to rugby club
Leading Stockport-based defibrillator manufacturers have donated a state-of-the- art device to Burnage Rugby Club in Heaton Mersey. The new Powerheart AED (automated external defibrillator) from Cardiac Science, who are neighbours of the club, will be sited at the club’s Varley Park ground to … [Read more...]
Stockport business prepares for the future
The future looks bright for a local electrical firm thanks to some expert advice from The HR Dept Wilmslow. Addison Electrical Contracting is a Stockport-based family business. The firm provides electrical maintenance and contracting services for the housing and commercial property … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery Special Recognition
Robinsons brewery received special recognition at this year's Stockport Business Awards. The family brewer, a previous winner at the awards, was honoured for its investment in the town for more than 175 years. A total of 14 awards were handed out in front of 350 people at Stockport Town … [Read more...]
New business editor for Marketing Stockport
Former Stockport Express editor Paul Harrison is joining the team at Marketing Stockport. Paul, 46, will take up the position of news editor in November, editing the website and its quarterly Stockportal magazine. Paul (pictured left with Richard Higginson) said: “I am delighted to be … [Read more...]
Vueling Airlines Manchester route expansion
International Airlines Group owned Vueling Airlines is expanding its routes from Manchester and will offer direct flights to Rome and Alicante from summer 2016. The Spanish low cost airline will operate three flights a week to Alicante and two flights a week to Rome in addition to their … [Read more...]
Stockport Accountants win 2020 innovation award
Stockport based Hallidays are no strangers to awards but this year’s 2020 Innovation Awards delivered a shock when, following a surprise nomination for ‘Marketing Firm of the Year’ they were the clear winners! Hallidays Directors attending the award ceremony were bowled over by the award which … [Read more...]
BENNETT VERBY SUPPORTS WOMEN BACK INTO WORK
Employees at a Stockport accountants are helping women get back into work by supporting Smart Works, a locally based charity who help clients through the interview process, including providing an outfit and guidance with interview techniques. Bennett Verby employees have collected 'pre-loved' … [Read more...]