Stockport based Hughes Safety Showers have announced the appointment of Mr Xavier Dumalin as Sales Manager for Hughes Safety Showers Ltd in France. Xavier (pictured left) is well known to Hughes having previously been employed as Sales Manager at two of their distribution partners, Carbone + and … [Read more...]
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ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO GO AHEAD AT CHEADLE ROYAL
Improvements are being made over the summer to the area around Cheadle Royal: to the roundabout itself, Wilmslow Road and the A34 up to Broadway. They come from the expansion of Sainsbury’s at Cheadle Royal back in 2011. The first phase of expenditure was used on the Schools Hill … [Read more...]
REGIONAL GROWTH FUND SUPPORT FOR SMEs TREBLES
The number of small and medium-sized enterprises supported through the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) has trebled over the past year (2013 to 2014) to 5,100 – helping growing businesses to create highly skilled jobs and expand into new markets. The scheme’s annual monitoring report, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S NATIONAL PLAYDAY EVENT
Stockport Council are supporting National Playday with a special event at Torkington Park in Hazel Grove. Families are being encouraged to come along to the event which takes place from 11.00am to 4.00pm on Wednesday 6th August. The event will include a bouncy castle, mobile climbing wall, zip … [Read more...]
INDIA PERCEPTION SURVEY – WIN TICKETS TO 4th TEST AT OLD TRAFFORD
The UK India Business Council, in association with MIDAS and New Economy, is conducting a survey among businesses in Greater Manchester to capture interest and preparedness in doing business in India. The findings of this survey will inform the strategy for Greater Manchester to engage with … [Read more...]
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE CONTINUES TO FALL
The UK unemployment rate continues to fall at a dramatic pace, according to the latest official Labour Market Statistics. The rate stood at 6.5% in the three months to May, down from 6.6% recorded one month earlier and 7.8% at the same stage a year ago, reported by *Glenigan. The … [Read more...]
SIZZLING SOCIAL FOR MANCHESTER NETWORKERS
A business networking group has pulled in the crowds yet againat a summer barbeque organised by The Social, an invitation-only networking group for those in the property & construction sectors, to raise money for a local charity The event was attended by over 130 people, including … [Read more...]
BENNETT VERBY DRAWS CROWD FUNDING FOR COFFEE DUO
Stockport based accountants Bennett Verby has helped coffee pod duo 'Grindsmith' become part of the crowd and secure funding to set up an eco-friendly coffee unit in the heart of Manchester. Grindsmith, which is the brainchild of Peter Gibson and Luke Tomlinson, has raised around £10,000 … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT WELCOMES THE SUMMER FESTIVAL
A free festival celebrating the very best of Stockport will take place on Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August.The Stockport Summer Festival is an exciting three day extravaganza showcasing local gourmet food and drink, fabulous fashion, live music, family entertainment and so much more. As part … [Read more...]
A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT AT CHADKIRK FESTIVAL
Come and enjoy a day full of festivities at Chadkirk Chapel & Country Estate in Romiley on Sunday, 27 July at the event run by Stockport Council, which will be celebrating its 18th year with a variety of entertainment. The celebrations start at 12noon with the blessing of the beautifully … [Read more...]
MORTGAGE MANAGER CELEBRATES 35 YEARS AT VERNON BUILDING SOCIETY
Vernon Building Society celebrated a milestone for their Mortgage Manager, Kevin Baggs who reached his 35th anniversary at the Society. Kevin pictured, right, with the Vernon’s Finance Director Andrew Entwistle - Kevin started at the Society in 1979 working as a cashier in the … [Read more...]
FAIRHURST OFFER ADVICE ON RATES RELIEF FOR BUSINESS
The majority of commercial premises are liable for non-domestic rates and can be both an occupier's or landlord's responsibility. Since April 2008, all commercial properties subject to business rates qualify for empty non-domestic rates. Current rateable values are based on valuations undertaken … [Read more...]