Many businesses have already entered or been nominated for the Stockport Business Awards 2013 but whether you win or not, taking part can be a winning process for businesses. Marketing Stockport members Tony Hughes, CEO of Hughes Safety Showers, provided some sound advice: … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
FUNDING BOOST FOR WELLBEING PROJECTS
Stockport Council has been awarded funding from the Big Lottery which will be used to enhance the wellbeing of residents. The funding will be used to support community based projects that encourage healthier eating, physical activity and positive mental health – part of the … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT LAUNCHES NEW CHAPERONE SERVICE
Manchester Airport is launching a new trial initiative this week of ‘Friendly Guides’ to help those who require assistance with navigating in and around the airport, including through security. Passengers using the … [Read more...]
DJS CELEBRATE FIRST SUCCESSFUL APPRENTICESHIP
DJS Research Ltd are pleased to announce that Kieran Heald has been promoted to IT Administrator following the successful completion of his apprenticeship. Kieran started with DJS Research in May 2012 and studied at Stockport College for one day each week. Following his promotion, Kieran has … [Read more...]
NEW APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME FOR RETAILERS & MARKET TRADERS
The National Skills Academy for Retail has announced that a new scheme designed to help retailers and market traders to recruit talented apprentices is set to launch across the UK this summer. The Retail Apprenticeship Scheme (RAS) was piloted last year in a select number of cities but will … [Read more...]
BOOK NOW – SOUTH MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL TRADE FORUM EVENT
South Manchester International Trade Forum, a partnership between Stockport Council, RBS and UK Trade & Investment, are hosting their next event on Wednesday 19th June at Cheadle House De Vere on Cheadle Royal Business Park. The topic, 'Accessing New Markets = Increased Profitability' … [Read more...]
ROADWORKS UPDATE IN STOCKPORT
Lane restrictions will be in operation on London Road in Hazel Grove at the junction of Grosvenor Street and Brewers Green to allow Electricity North West to carry out work. The work will take place on Sunday 30th June. Stop/Go Boards will be in use on the High Street in Cheadle adjacent to … [Read more...]
SOUTER PR TO RUN STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS PRESS OFFICE
Stockport PR agency, Souter PR, is running the press office for the Stockport Business Awards for the second consecutive year. The agency will be delivering the media relations for the event again, profiling award categories, shortlisted candidates and finalists through a regular slot in the … [Read more...]
BUSINESS NEWS FROM THE STOCKPORT EXPRESS
In this weeks business section Deadline looms to enter the Stockport Business Awards. Entries close on June 14th and full list of categories in this issue. Helen White of Marketing Stockport discusses the success of the Funding for Lending scheme for a Stockport business and Hughes Safety … [Read more...]
QUADROPHENIA ROCKS WITH HUGHES SAFETY SHOWERS
One of Stockport's major businesses, Hughes Safety Showers, is sponsoring a one-off Charity performance of the rock opera "Quadrophenia" at the Palace Theatre this summer. Following their recent run of the show at The Forum Theatre in Romiley, Hughes Safety Showers are helping to finance NK … [Read more...]
DJS TO HOST NORTH WEST MARKET RESEARCH WORLD CUP
DJS Research Ltd are pleased to announce that they will be hosting the inaugural North West Market Research World Cup on June 21st 2013. The 2013 competition is being held to raise money for CLIC Sargent, the charity for children and young people with … [Read more...]
A6 TO MANCHESTER AIRPORT – SEMMMS ENTERS PHASE 2 CONSULTATION
SEMMMS has now entered into the second phase of consultation for the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road scheme and this will run until 19th July 2013. The purpose of this phase of consultation is to provide feedback from the Phase 1 consultation, which took place between 22nd October … [Read more...]