The rules on flexible working change from today, 30 June 2014, to allow all employees with over 26 weeks’ service to make an application for flexible working. Previously, this right only existed for parents and carers. There are three important changes to be aware of: Any employee … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
ST ANN’S HOSPICE FESTIVAL CHOIR RAISES NEARLY £29,000
St Ann's Hospice are once again singing the praises of their Festival Choir which has raised almost £29,000 over the last 12 months. Their achievements were celebrated at a sell out summer concert at Stockport town hall which included a performance by Bramhall opera singer Anna-Clare … [Read more...]
AIR CANADA ROUGE FIRST FLIGHT TAKES OFF IN STYLE
Air Canada Rouge, the leisure division of Air Canada, took off in style from Manchester airport on it's inaugural non-stop flight to Toronto. Passengers arrived at Gate 22 to be met with balloons, singers, drinks and of course canadian pancakes with maple syrup to get them on their … [Read more...]
RAFFLE PRIZES SOUGHT FOR 2014 BUSINESS AWARDS
Organisers of the 2014 Stockport Business Awards are now looking for prizes for the charity raffle that is held on the night, with all money raised this year being donated to the Cheadle-based charity, The Together Trust. The aim is to match last year’s total of £5,000, … [Read more...]
PURE INNOVATIONS LAUNCH WELLBEING CHARTER IN STOCKPORT
Pure Innovations are being funded by Stockport Borough Council to implement the workplace wellbeing charter in businesses across Stockport. It is relevant to all businesses, no matter how big or small they are, as long as they employ staff and can demonstrate their commitment to the health and … [Read more...]
MORE ADOPTERS NEEDED IN STOCKPORT
A regional campaign backed by Stockport Council to raise awareness of the need for adopters has been highly successful. Since the launch of the Adoption North West campaign in March, Stockport has seen 34 families come forward to make enquiries about adopting a child. Adoption North West is a … [Read more...]
ASSURED EVENTS PROMOTES CLIENT SUSTAINABILTY WITH HATTERS
Assured Events has partnered with fellow Marketing Stockport member, Hatters, to promote sustainability at the conferences and exhibitions organised by the Cheadle-based event agency. The agency manages a number of high profile 3-4 day conferences and exhibitions and recognises the dilemma that … [Read more...]
KING WILLIAM TO HIT THE RIGHT NOTES FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
The King William, Wilmslow, is getting ready to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust as the Robinsons pub will be hoping to raise funds for the cancer charity by hosting a night of entertainment topped off by a musical performance from former X-Factor semi-finalist Daniel Fox. The event, … [Read more...]
TRUST TO HOST FREE WORKSHOP
Marketing Stockport member Made With Trust is hosting a free marketing workshop at Broadstone Mill, Reddish in July. The workshop, called 'Happy colleagues. Happy customers. Happy profits.' will look at the importance of values in design and colleague engagement. Date: Friday 11th July, 11am - … [Read more...]
STILL TIME TO APPLY FOR COMMUNITY FUNDING WITH THE VERNON!
There’s still time to apply for a share of Vernon Building Society’s £10,000 fund for good causes in the Stockport area. The local mortgage lender has teamed up with the Stockport Express to award funding to groups for projects that have a lasting benefit to the … [Read more...]
RECORD NUMBER OF ENTRANTS FOR STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS
The Stockport Business Awards has received over 100 entries for this year’s awards – a record number and a 25% increase on the previous year. The Awards, which are now in their third year, celebrate excellent within the Stockport business community. Winners will be chosen across … [Read more...]
MIDSHIRE ASSIST SAMSUNG SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Midshire office technology sales and service provider has further cemented their status as one of Samsung's most trusted business partners. The Group's Telecommunications division led by Managing Director, Jim Callaghan were involved in field testing of a beta software version for the successful … [Read more...]