How might the proposed HS2 scheme affect businesses and residents in the North West? The second phase of consultation is now underway and is scheduled to last for 6 months. A series of public information events will take place from mid-October 2013 to early January 2014 where people will be … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
NEW STOCKPORT COLLEGE RESTAURANT REACHES NEW HEIGHTS
Demolition work has begun at Stockport College’s student-run training restaurant - which is to be completely rebuilt over the summer - and replaced with 'Elevations', a new £1.2M training facility situated on the second floor of the former Student Union building. The aim is to … [Read more...]
DJS PROVIDE AWARD WINNING RESEARCH TO SAINT-GOBAIN
Rare Creative Group, a long term partner of DJS Research Ltd, have recently been awarded the prize for ‘Best Use of Research and Insight’ at the Northern Marketing Awards 2013. Rare won the award, which was judged by fifteen experienced marketing professionals, for their work in … [Read more...]
HOP ON THE APPRENTICESHIP BUS IN STOCKPORT!
The National Apprenticeships Team have teamed up with the Chamber of Commerce and Key 103 to promote the opportunities available to young people in the area. The team will be on the Key 103 Bus will be calling at Stockport town centre next Wednesday -31st July. Come and visit us between 11.30 and … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS ASKS "ARE YOU READY FOR TRIBUNAL FEES"?
On the 29 July 2013 the long awaited tribunal fee system will commence. The online submissions service will not be available after 4pm on Friday 26 July 2013, therefore any claims wanting to be submitted before the 29 July must be done so by fax or e mail until 23.59 or be sent by first class … [Read more...]
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM FAIRHURST ESTATES
This month John Thornley from Fairhurst Estates takes a look at the Property Market and asks: Has the feel good factor arrived? There are many indications that the ecomony is moving in the right direction - UK export activity has … [Read more...]
EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES AT STOCKPORT ART GALLERY
Local art groups and artists are invited to submit their exhibitions for display at Stockport Art Gallery. Over the last two months, Stockport Council has worked with local art organisations who wish to use Stockport Art Gallery to display their high quality artistic works. A summer … [Read more...]
PASSENGER NUMBERS CONTINUE TO RISE AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT
Manchester Airport saw 2.1 million passengers use the airport during June 2013, according to figures released today. This was a rise of 4.1% when compared to June 2012, and marks a 13th consecutive month of year on year growth for the gateway to the North. Figures released this month by the … [Read more...]
MORRISONS PUT THEIR TRUST IN ‘TRUST’
Because Employee Relations really matter, Morrisons need a partner they can trust. Trust Brand Communications have just finished helping Morrisons by completing an entire rebrand their internal newsletter ‘ER Matters’. The digital newsletter helps colleagues to understand … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW
In the businesses section this week The 100:100 apprenticeship campaign launched this month - many Stockport businesses have embraced the initiative and taken on apprentices. Aldi bosses have guaranteed 14, Aquinas College two, Cheshire Scaffolds two, Davis Blank Furniss one, Dodd Group … [Read more...]
EXPORT ACTIVITY REACHES ‘PRE-RECESSION’ LEVELS
Following on from a story published here on Tuesday - 'EXPORT IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS' - the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) are reporting that UK export activity has increased reaching levels not seen since before the financial crisis hit. Its trade index, which is based on the volume of trade … [Read more...]
LEARNINGS FROM SMALLER BUSINESS
Large companies need to adopt the same entrepreneurial spirit as their smaller counterparts in order to boost economic growth, the CIPD has suggested. The organisation said that big businesses should encourage a culture of intrapreneurialism to foster innovation and growth. And it seems as … [Read more...]