In this week's Stockport Express Business News - Gorvins prepare for Caring Week with Planning for Later Life event on March 3rd at their Stockport offices; Stockport Council host event at start of National Apprenticeship week; a free export event is taking place at Stockport Sports Village today; … [Read more...]
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DJS EXPANDS WITH 10 NEW ADDITIONS
As a result of exceptional growth in recent years, DJS Research is pleased to announce ten new additions to its expanding team, and five internal promotions, as the company gears up for new growth targets. The company, an independent UK based consultancy, specialising in market research with both … [Read more...]
SAS SUPERSTAR SHORTLISTED IN BUSINESS AWARDS
Kim Rowden, a licensed conveyancer at leading North West law firm, SAS Daniels LLP has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Forward Ladies’ Women in Business Awards 2015. Kim who works at SAS Daniels’ Stockport office has been shortlisted in the property category which recognises … [Read more...]
SKILLS EXPERIENCE HELPS PEOPLE INTO PAID WORK
New skills and experiences have helped nearly half a milllion jobseekers with many finding paid work according to figures published by the DWP. Jobseekers have taken part in more than 469,000 voluntary placements through Jobcentre Plus since January 2011, according to new figures published … [Read more...]
MIDSHIRE’S JOHN COMPLETES MARATHON FOR MACMILLAN
Midshire Northern Engineer John Starkey has completed the tough Blackpool Half Marathon in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. John ran the half marathon to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, after a friend Gillian Levick suffered from cancer and sadly passed away in October … [Read more...]
PEAK TRANSLATIONS SELECTED FOR BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME
A local company's managing director has been accepted onto the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme. Managing Director of Peak Translations Helen Provart was selected due to her leadership abilities, as well as the strong potential for business expansion and job creation and will be … [Read more...]
RBS & NATWEST FIRST TO OFFER TOUCH ID
RBS and Natwest's one million mobile banking customers are the first of any UK based bank to be able to log into their mobile banking app using only their fingerprint! Launched on 19th February, Touch ID is now available for nearly one million customers using iPhone 5, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus … [Read more...]
SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR STOCKPORT BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL
Sponsors and Volunteers are being sought to help out at Stockport's Beer & Cider festival taking place over the May holiday weekend of Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th for Beacon Counselling. Beacon Counselling has been chosen as the charity partner for Stockport Beer and Cider festival and … [Read more...]
THOMAS COOK BACKING ‘RUNWAY ON THE RUNWAY’
Thomas Cook is backing the Charity fashion event ‘Runway on the Runway’ when it returns to Manchester Airport on the 27th March after the inaugural event in 2013 raised over £40,000. Sponsored by Thomas Cook Airlines, the second Runway on the Runway fashion show is the … [Read more...]
RESPITE NUMBER ONE CONCERN AMONG CARERS
Specialists involved in Stockport’s first ever Caring Week 2015 said today that respite is one of the main concerns for those caring for others and lack of it will only get worse if not tackled now. The issue is high on the agenda at next week’s ‘Meet The Experts’ event on … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT IMPROVES ACCESSIBILITY WITH NEW CHANGING PLACES FACILITIES
The UK's number 1, Manchester Airport, in conjunction with Clos-o-Mat and campaigner Tony Clough, has launched brand new Changing Places facilities in each of its three terminals and now caters for the needs of all its passengers. Left: Campaigner Tony Clough and family testing out the new … [Read more...]
MORE TREE PLANTING ON MIRRLEES FIELDS
Last Saturday, 21 February, saw the first batch of trees successfully planted at the rear of MAN Diesel & Turbo UK’s (MDT-UK) property off Bramhall Moor Lane known locally as Mirrlees Fields. Right: Mirrlees Fields at MAN Diesel & Turbo UK's offices in Hazel Grove The second … [Read more...]