STOCKPORT CONSTRUCTION NEWS Following the story late last year on the development of the Bridgfield site in Stockport, the Council is now inviting firms to bid for the £45 million build of the complex. The proposed development includes a 10 screen cinema, shopping and restaurants plus … [Read more...]
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NEW ECONOMY ISSUE JANUARY MANCHESTER MONITOR
January’s Manchester Monitor summarises results from the latest release of the Greater Manchester Forecasting Model (GMFM) and provides analysis for some of the data. Reports in this issue: Decline in unemployment continues; Increase in business start-ups; Service sector … [Read more...]
GETTING THE MARKETING STRATEGY RIGHT
As 2015 is now in full flow and the focus back on business development, many are implementing thier marketing strategies and identifying new markets, customers or product development opportunities. Marketing Stockport member, B2B International have just released a thought provoking piece titled … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
In this week's Stockport Express business pages: LifeLEISURE's plans for expansion; why we should all 'rightly' b proud of Stockport; law firm launch divorce website and Orbit celebrates SK One loyalty card's first year for their customers. … [Read more...]
ORBIT DEVELOPMENTS OFFER SUPER-FAST BROADBAND IN STOCKPORT PROPERTIES
Orbit Development’s properties in the centre of Stockport are now offering customers enhanced connectivity to the Internet, improved access and cheaper deals. Cost effective broadband has been an issue for businesses in the centre of Stockport for some time due to the inadequate and … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S B2B INTERNATIONAL CONTINUES GLOBAL GROWTH WITH ASIAN EXPANSION
Stockport Market research specialist B2B International has continued its global expansion with the launch of a new permanent office in Singapore, its third in the Asia-Pacific region. The company’s latest financial results (year-end December 2014) show an impressive growth of revenue to … [Read more...]
TOP 5 ISSUES SET TO AFFECT UK CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Glenigan, a UK leading UK provider of insight and data for the construction sector, have been taking a closer look at the main political, economic and project developments that are likely to impact the construction industry over the next 12 months. Glenigan's economist Tom Crane … [Read more...]
MANDARIN FOR IT, ‘R KID! CHINESE LESSONS TO HELP LOCALS INTO JOBS
Manchester Airport is to offer Chinse culture and language training, delivered by tutors from Stockport College at the Airport Academy, to help local unemployed into jobs. Unemployed people in Greater Manchester are being invited to sign-up for a new training course to learn basic phrases in … [Read more...]
BUSIEST EVER DECEMBER PUTS MANCHESTER AIRPORT ON PATH TO BREAK PASSENGER RECORDS
Manchester Airport's busiest ever December puts it on a path to break passenger records as 1.44 million passengers travelled through in December, a 6.15% increase in full year growth compared to 2013. Enjoying the busiest December in its 76 year history, passenger numbers travelling through the … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BOASTS 10,000 APPRENTICES IN 4 YEARS
2 million apprenticeships have been created across the country since 2010 and over 10,000 of them have been created in Stockport alone which is "fantastic news for our young people and a huge achievement". Commenting Lisa Smart, Prospective MP for Hazel Grove, said … [Read more...]
MAN DIESEL & TURBO – STILL POWERING THE WORLD
The world’s largest container ship arrived in Felixstowe this week after a 24-day, 11,067 mile maiden voyage from the Chinese port of Yantian. Left: The fully laden CSCL Globe pictured on its maiden voyage The China Shipping Container Line’s (CSCL) Globe carries an international … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS BREWERY RELEASE VOODOO DAWN
Voodoo Dawn, Robinsons Brewery's first seasonal beer of 2015 is already turning heads. The 3.9% ABV ruby red ale has been flying through hand-pulls and across the bar with over 36,000 pints being quaffed within the first week of its release. With its distinctive American hop aroma, Voodoo … [Read more...]