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...]
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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...]
MDT-UK ON SCHEDULE FOR FORT VICTORIA SHIP OVERHAUL
In January 2014, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Fort Victoria stores ship and tanker was dry docked at the Cammell Laird Ship Repair Yard in Birkenhead for a planned 12-month refit as part of a larger programme to extend its service life to 2030. Originally launched in May 1990, the 31,000 tonne … [Read more...]
PLANNING PERMISSION CONFIRMED FOR A6 TO MANCHESTER AIRPORT RELIEF ROAD
Stockport has welcomed the Secretary of State’s decision not to call in this application and that he is content that it be determined by the local planning authorities. Left: The route of the A6 Airport Relief Road The three Local Planning Authorities referred the … [Read more...]
LIFE LEISURE SHORTLISTED FOR NATIONAL AWARD
A ground breaking programme ‘actiLIFE’ being developed by Life Leisure, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Spark of Innovation’ category of this year’s ukactive and Matrix Flame National Awards. The Awards are the most highly coveted accolade of the … [Read more...]
BRAMHALL BASED B2B BRANCHES OUT TO GERMANY
Market research specialist B2B International has consolidated its presence in Germany by choosing Düsseldorf for the launch of its eighth global office. The business-to-business intelligence firm, which is based in Bramhall, Stockport was founded in 1998, has developed a presence in four … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
This week's Stockport Express Business Pages includeStockport Business Awards - Special Recognition; Marketing Stockport reports on the positive vibe coming from local firms; 6 local companies have been nominated in the Sparks Buisness ideas competition; CDL grow green fingers and SMBC launch … [Read more...]
INVESTMENT LOOKS NISA WITH S&T
S&T Asset Management LLP of Marple are encouraging clients to make full use of the increased ISA allowance from 1 July 2014. From 1 July 2014 all Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) will become New Individual Savings Accounts (NISA’s) allowing savers to shelter up to £15,000 in any … [Read more...]
NEW METROLINK TO MANCHESTER AIRPORT TO ARRIVE A YEAR EARLY!
The new Metrolink line to Wythenshawe and Manchester Airport will launch before the year is out - more than 12 months ahead of schedule. Trams will start to run along the route from Monday 22 June as the first stage of testing and commissioning commences. In May 2009, a special fund of … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT WINS GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO FIX POTHOLES
Stockport Council has been awarded £364,000 of Government funding to fix potholes in the borough. The announcement follows a competition where councils could apply for a share of £168 million, 148 authorities applied for funding and all will receive a share. Stockport Council will … [Read more...]
FAIRHURST TEAM MEMBER RAISING FUNDS FOR NEO-NATAL UNIT AT STEPPING HILL
Stockport based Fairhurst Estates' Limited is supporting a member of their team whose husband is taking to the saddle to raise funds for the Neonatal Unit at Stepping Hill hospital. Noah, son of Emily and husband Nathan, was born in March and has spent the first three months of his life in … [Read more...]
PWC OUTLOOK FORECASTS ANNUAL GROWTH OF 3.8 PERCENT
Within the construction sector, Price Waterhouse Cooper have released their latest figures on capital project and infrastructure spending, as reported by Glenigan. Outlook to 2025 has forecast annual growth of 3.8% in capital project and infrastructure spending in the UK between 2013 and 2025, … [Read more...]