Business news from this week's Stockport Express includes Stockport Business Awards - a boost for local business; legal eagles win Booth Ainsworth Annual Quiz; Speed dating event to connect businesses with charities; Stockport is feeling good, says Marketing Stockport members; BrightSparks can … [Read more...]
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VERNON’S JUBILEE FUND SUPPORTS VOLUNTEER GROUP
Stockport's Vernon Building Society has awarded £530 to local group Artworks from its £10,500 Jubilee Fund. The group, based in Stockport’s Hatworks Museum and run by volunteers, aims to help people who are recovering from health problems by providing a supportive … [Read more...]
CANTERBURY REVEALS NEW ENGLAND SEVENS SHIRT ON ST. GEORGES DAY
Stockport based Canterbury and England Rugby have chosen today, St. George’s Day, to unveil the new England Sevens home and alternate shirts in honour of their inspiration. Both shirts have been created with patriotic spirit at the heart. A sea of crosses, inspired by Saint George and the … [Read more...]
APRIL 2014 STOCKPORT BUSINESS REVIEW
The April 2014 Stockport Business Review, produced by Stockport Council, has local business and events. The Review provides information including details on networking events, business funding schemes, business support initiatives and much more. Download a copy HERE … [Read more...]
ETIHAD AIRWAYS LAUNCH SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN WITH MCFC AND MANCHESTER AIRPORT
Etihad Airways has today announced the launch of a social media promotion in Manchester for a chance to get up close and personal with the Capital One Cup and win a trip to Abu Dhabi, the airline’s home city. The air carrier has teamed up with Manchester Airport and Manchester City FC to … [Read more...]
RECKLESS DIRECTORS TO FACE TOUGHER PENALTIES
Plans for tougher penalties against reckless directors have been unveiled by Business Secretary Vince Cable. While the UK already has one of the strongest disqualification regimes in the world - with disqualification periods ranging from two years up to fifteen years for the worst offenders - … [Read more...]
LORRAINE RIDING HIGH FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH CHARITY
The managing partner of Stockport law firm Gorvins shall be pedalling through tough African terrain this November, joined by other women in business, to raise funds for the Genesis Research Trust. Lorraine Lockie shall be cycling across Tanzania, covering up to 100km per day to raise at least … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT FIRMS HONOURED WITH QUEEN’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE
Three Stockport firms are among eighteen North West based firms to have been honoured at the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise this year at Buckingham Palace. Contra Vision Ltd (Bramhall) and ParkCloud Ltd (Stockport) were recognised in the International Trade section and Edina UK Limited … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT HOMES SHORTLISTED FOR HOUSING EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Stockport Homes has been named as a finalist in three categories at this year's Housing Excellence Awards. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on 14 May. Stockport Homes has been shortlisted for: Social Landlord of the Year (medium) Energy Efficiency Tenant of the Year (June … [Read more...]
A ‘ROYALE’ KNEES UP FOR BREWERY SHIRE HORSES’ BIRTHDAY BASH
Robinsons Brewery are preparing to throw a special birthday party tomorrow for their Shire Horses Royale and Trooper. The event tomorrow - Friday 18th April - has been affectionally called ‘A Royale Knees Up’ and celebrates Trooper’s 13th and Royale’s 9th … [Read more...]
C&C INSURANCE BROKERS WARN OF ROGUE RENEWAL SITES
Following an article from Commercial Motor online news, C&C Insurance Brokers are warning companies to double-check that they are using the official - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-licensing-agency DVLA website and to beware of third-party driving licence renewal … [Read more...]
GOOGLE EVENT GREAT SUCCESS FOR STOCKPORT BUSINESSES
Local businesses enjoyed a free digital session with Google experts at Bredbury Hall last Friday designed to help Stockport businesses grow by becoming more aware of how Google can assist. Lisa Smart, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Hazel Grove who arranged the event … [Read more...]