With a manufacturing industry set to grow in value from £6.7bn (GVA measured in 2012) to £10bn by 2027, businesses in Greater Manchester are being asked for their views on a proposed development strategy for the sector. The strategy document has been drafted by New Economy – … [Read more...]
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DJS DOES THE DOUBLE AT STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS
DJS Research Ltd, one of the leading market research agencies in the North of England, has been recognised at a regional level too scooping two awards at the 2014 Stockport Business Awards - Stockport Business of the Year £1-5m and Stockport Business Person of the Year. The agency, which … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT GYM UP FOR TOP INDUSTRY AWARD
Life Leisure’s Houldsworth Village Gym in Reddish has been shortlisted for a prestigious fitness industry award, beating off strong competition to make the finals. The club has been shortlisted in the ‘Strength Training Gym of the Year’ at the National Fitness Awards, an … [Read more...]
SUPPORT FOR STEPPING HILL TO GAIN "SPECIALIST" STATUS
Local residents have signed a petition in support of Stepping Hill Hospital being given 'Specialist' status and Lisa Smart, the prospective MP for Hazel Grove Constituency, was delighted recently to hand over her petition to the Minister of State for Care and Support, the Rt Hon Norman Lamb … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS AUDIT RESULTS IN INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY FOR KUTCHENHAUS
Following an IT audit, Hallidays client Kutchenhaus is now working more efficiently, gaining confidence in their IT systems and enjoying cost reductions. Kutchenhaus Ltd, an extension of one of the world’s biggest high quality kitchen manufacturers, had been frustrated by problems with … [Read more...]
BOOTH AINSWORTH GIVES HEADS-UP ON ABOLITION OF TAX ON SOME PENSION FUNDS
From April 2015 the 55% tax on pension funds on death is to be abolished. The latest state of the pension's revolution has made pensions a much more attractive way to save and to pass on, tax free, after death. But the majority of people aged over 55 do not think the government's pension … [Read more...]
NEW FACES AND EXPANSION AT ORBIT DEVELOPMENTS STOCKPORT PROPERTIES
Three new companies have moved into Orbit’s newly refurbished Regent House offices and one new business has chosen Beckwith House as its North West office in the last few months. The recent burst of leasing activity in two of Stockport’s leading commercial properties will see 3,287 sq … [Read more...]
VERNON CUSTOMERS GET HAPPIER!
Vernon Building Society’s 2014 customer survey has showed further improvement over its already strong results from 2013. The survey, which is sent out to around 30,000 customers, focuses on the Society’s reputation, products, marketing and customer service and has showed … [Read more...]
MERSEYWAY CAR PARK’S £1.8 MILLION FACELIFT TO BOOST HIGH STREET
Shoppers and visitors to Stockport town centre will benefit from improved facilities in one of the borough’s major car parks. Stockport Council, UK Asset Resolution - the landlord of Merseyway shopping centre - and Merseyway itself have jointly invested £1.84m to refurbish the … [Read more...]
RBS FUNDS EXPANSION AT BUXTON BREWERY
Production is expected to increase at Buxton Brewery following a move to larger premises to meet increased production demands following an expansion financed by six figure funding package from The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). The company, which currently produces over 20 different beers … [Read more...]
ALLIED BAKERIES TAKES A SLICE AT THE RETAIL INDUSTRY AWARDS
Allied Bakeries has taken away the Grocery Product Launch of the Year 2014 award at the Retail Industry Awards for its Great White Loaf after the company declared it as the “most successful launch in food FMCG this year”. The loaf, which has 7g of fibre per 100g, compared with … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS RECOGNISE CDL FOUNDER
Stockport businessman Tom Hogg, Group Chairman and founder of IT company CDL, has been presented with a Special Recognition Award at the Stockport Business Awards 2014, for his outstanding contribution to the Stockport business community. The judging panel were impressed by Tom's long term … [Read more...]