Starkey Laboratories, Inc., – Starkey Hearing Technologies - one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is excited to announce that the 2014 Hearing Innovation Expo, believed to be the largest event ever held in the history of the hearing care industry held last week at The … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TO VOTE
Stockport Council is urging residents not to lose their right to vote. Thousands of households across the borough have already ensured they are registered to vote. However, anyone who hasn’t already returned their electoral registration form has until Sunday 9th February to … [Read more...]
IS IT TIME TO FIX YOUR MORTGAGE?
With speculation increasing that interest rates will rise earlier than anticipated, borrowers may wish to protect themselves from a rise in their mortgage interest rate now by fixing their mortgage payments, advises Stockport based Vernon Building Society. In August 2013, the Bank of England said … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT LAWYER FINALIST IN THE MANCHESTER LEGAL AWARDS
Karen Barker, a well-known Employment lawyer and HR consultant from SAS Daniels LLP, has been nominated as a finalist in the legal executive of the year category at the Manchester legal awards 2014. Karen provides employment law advice to companies around the UK and also provides Human Resources … [Read more...]
‘HELPTO BUY’ SCHEME "DRIVING CONSTRUCTION SECTOR GROWTH"
The value of construction projects in the UK has rocketed by 67% in the last 12 months, according to a report published today, highlighting that sustained growth in the residential sector has, in part, been boosted by the Government’s help-to-buy scheme New project contracts awarded in … [Read more...]
2014 OFF TO A FLYING START FOR MANCHESTER AIRPORT GROUP – MAG – PROPERTY
Following on from a successful 2013, this year is off to a positive start for MAG Property as multimodal transportation software company Kewill, has taken a 10,000 sq ft office in 4M at Manchester Airport. With offices worldwide, Kewill is a leading provider of innovative software for supply … [Read more...]
BENNETT VERBY APPPOINTS SPECALIST POLISH SPEAKING TEAM
Marketing Stockport member Bennett Verby is addressing the increase in the number of Polish run businesses run across the North West by introducing a dedicated and Polish team to serve their business needs. Believed to be a first for the area, the Stockport based financial practitioners have … [Read more...]
PREST AND BOOTH AINSWORTH FORMALLY COMPLETE DEAL
Two of Marketing Stockport's financial sector members have now completed a deal which will see Prest Financial Planning's funds under management increase from £200m to £250m, a move initially reported here in November - read more. Prest have now formally acquired the financial … [Read more...]
SUPREME COURT REJECTS APPEAL AGAINST HIGH SPEED TWO – HS2
The Supreme Court yesterday (22 January 2014) unanimously dismissed the appeals against High Speed Two - HS2 - the new fast train service connecting the south with the north of England. Responding to the ruling Transport Minister Baroness Kramer said: "We welcome that the Supreme Court … [Read more...]
THIS WEEK’S STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS
This week's Stockport Express news pages include Careers on offer as new Apprentice Store opens at Stockport Exchange; Marketing Stockport member SAS Daniels' Jonathan Whittaker warns businesses and apprentices to ensure they are protected by complying with correct legislation and Business Growth … [Read more...]
HS2 TAKES TO THE PLATFORM AT GREATER MANCHESTER BUSINESS CONFERENCE
HS2 is taking to the platform as Alison Munro, Chief Executive of High Speed Two Limited, is confirmed as a speaker set to address delegates at the Great Manchester Business Conference on Friday 21st March. Ms Munro, who has been Chief Executive of High Speed Two Ltd since the company was … [Read more...]
NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL PROPOSED FOR CHEADLE HULME
Stockport Council is encouraging interested parties to give their views on a proposal to provide a new primary school in Cheadle Hulme. The proposal represents a significant investment in the area to provide a high quality school building fit for the next 60 to 75 years. The proposal is for … [Read more...]