Stockport based innovators Laser Quantum, formed in 1994 by PhD Physicists from the University of Manchester are celebrating their 20th anniversary having developed into a successful company with over 100 staff in 3 offices in different countries, plus supported distributors in 36 … [Read more...]
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UK CONSTRUCTION – NEW HOMES INCREASE BY 6percent
The latest figures from Glenigan report that 35,621 new homes were registered with the National House Building Council (NHBC) in the three months to August 2014, a 6% rise on a year earlier. Regions throughout the UK saw improvements relative to a year earlier, with the Midlands seeing … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS MONTHLY NEWSWIRE – LATEST BUSINESS & TAX NEWS
Hallidays have issued the latest monthly newswire designed to keep us all informed of the latest business and tax issues. The latest newswire reports that Real Time Information (RTI) penalties for smaller businesses have been delayed and there is a rise to the minimum wage: RTI penalties for … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT LIBRARIES MARK BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2014
Stockport Council is marking Black History Month (BHM) in October, which celebrates the contributions made by black people around the world. It was started by Carter G. Woodson in America in 1926. BHM has grown into an international celebration which embraces all minority ethnic groups, … [Read more...]
LIFE LEISURE ATTRACTS SUPPORT FOR THE DAVID HOPKINS FOUNDATION
Broadstone Mill have handed over a cheque to fellow Marketing Stockport member Life Leisure for £6,000 as a donation to The David Hopkins Foundation. The foundation was set up in memory of David Hopkins OBE who was a well known figure in the Stockport Community and was a long … [Read more...]
HUGHES’ DOUBLE WIN AT NORTH WEST FINANCE AWARDS
It was a rewarding night at the Macron Stadium in Bolton as Hughes Safety Showers scooped more gongs to take pride of place in the trophy cabinet, this time at the North West Finance Awards. The Bredbury based Safety Shower specialist took both the 'Outstanding Business Performance' and 'SME … [Read more...]
BIG STOCKPORT RUN RAISES BIG MONEY FROM ORBIT & JONES HOMES
Colleagues from Orbit Deveopments and sister company Jones Homes, one of the North West’s largest commercial and residential property group, teamed up in the Big Stockport Run and raised £2,185 for Millie's Trust. The 21-strong team of runners taking part in the 10K Run around the … [Read more...]
GM LEP SEEK VIEWS ON GREATER MANCHESTER MANUFACTURING STRATEGY
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 … [Read more...]
TEAMS SOUGHT FOR STOCKPORT’S FIRST BUSINESS FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Launched just over 6 months ago, Stockport’s first Business Football League is looking for teams to join an already impressive list of local businesses. The league’s aim is provide football for those who may not be able to access it at the weekend and ensure that all games fit around … [Read more...]
CONSULTATION TO PLAN FOR GREATER MANCHESTER GROWTH
The ten councils in Greater Manchester are consulting the public on plans to work together to support significant levels of housing and employment growth. Leaders of the ten GM authorities have agreed that increasingly they think and act as a single economic entity, with a single labour … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLLEGE STUDENT IN GB EURO CHAMPIONSHIPS
Stockport College sports science student Megan Gaunt has just returned from the U19 Women's Water Polo European Championships in Rome where she represented Great Britain. Megan's goal keeping skills helped GB to claim seventh place in the tournament after reaching the quarter finals and beating … [Read more...]
PZ CUSSONS JETS INTO AIRPORT CITY
PZ Cussons, a major manufacturer of personal healthcare products and consumer goods, has agreed a five year deal to take circa 6,000 square feet of office space at 4M, the Grade A office building within Airport City Manchester. The 4M office building is located adjacent to the airport ground … [Read more...]