Confidence among small businesses has soared to its highest level in three years, a new report has revealed. According to the Federation of Small Business (FSB), optimism is up across all parts of the UK and in most sectors. Its Small Business Index reached 15.9 points in the second quarter, a … [Read more...]
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C&C SEND CONGRATULATIONS TO HILARY DEVEY
Stockport's C&C insurance Brokers are delighted that Hilary Devey, who appears on “Dragons’ Den” and the founder of Road Haulage Association member Pall-Ex, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. C&C Insurance are the preferred business … [Read more...]
CHINESE GENERAL CONSUL VISITS MAN DIESEL & TURBO UK IN HAZEL GROVE
This week MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd welcomed the Chinese General Consul of Manchester to their UK headquarters in Hazel Grove. Mr Pan, who has been in his post since October 2011, was accompanied by his wife Mrs Zhu, Mr Zhoasheng (Consul) and Ms Sue Shore, External Relations & … [Read more...]
GOLD ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD FOR STOCKPORT BUSINESS
Stockport-based WFEL has been awarded the Environmental Business Pledge Gold Award for its commitment to creating a cleaner, greener borough. By using the scheme’s free environmental audits, WFEL - a world leader in military and disaster relief bridge manufacture and repair - identified … [Read more...]
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SHOWCASE AT STOCKPORT COLLEGE
Thinking about a career in Construction? STUDENTS are being invited to a Construction, Engineering & Automotive Open Day at Stockport College on Saturday June 29th between 10am and 1pm. Taking place in the Joan Bakewell building, the facilities will be open to employers, suppliers and new … [Read more...]
VIRGIN TO OFFER 30,000 EXTRA ORLANDO SEATS FROM MANCHESTER
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will be offering 30,000 extra return seats to Orlando from Manchester Airport in Summer 2014. To meet high demand for travel to one of Virgin Atlantic’s flagship destinations, Sir Richard Branson’s airline is deploying a Boeing 747 aircraft … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT FIRST TIME BUYERS GIVEN HELPING HAND
Stockport Council in partnership with Lloyds TSB has launched a ‘Local Lend a Hand’ scheme to help first-time buyers and give the local housing market a boostEarlier this year the Council’s Executive approved plans for the ‘Local Lend a Hand’ scheme to assist first-time … [Read more...]
BUSINESS NEWS FROM THE STOCKPORT EXPRESS
In this weeks edition 19th June 2013 Deadline extended for Stockport Business Award entries and Stockport based PR firm lead the way in promoting this years Business Awards. Whilst Helen White of Marketing Stockport discusses the merits of telling your business story for greater marketing coverage … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL BACKS NATIONAL RECYCLE WEEK
Stockport Council is encouraging residents to pledge to recycle their broken or unused electrical items as part of Recycle Week. The tenth National Recycle Week takes place from 17th to 23rd June. Most people own at least one broken electrical item, be it an old mobile phone, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS UPDATE
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport: There will be a northbound nearside lane closure on London Road in Hazel Grove from number 132 to 124 to allow BT to carry out work. The lane closure will be in place on Sunday 23rd June, from 8.00am to 4.30pm. There will … [Read more...]
AUTISM IN THE WORKPLACE
The National Autistic Society are hosting an Employer Breakfast Events inconjunction with Stockport Council. The event is being held on 5th July 2013 at the Devere Cheadle House Royal Crescent, Cheadle Royal Business Park , Cheadle , Cheshire , SK8 3FS The breakfast … [Read more...]
CHEADLE LIBRARY OPENING HOURS CONSULTATION
Stockport Council are looking to find millions of pounds more in savings for next year – on top of around £25 million achieved over the last two years. As part of those savings, the council are proposing changing the opening hours of many of Stockport's libraries, closing them when … [Read more...]