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Business lectures on course for September

A new series of business lectures will begin in September presented by Stockport based Hallidays. Set over 10 x 2 hour periods, the first half of the Business AM sessions & programme runs from September 2016 to June 2017 and is designed to give business owners the tools to grow a successful … [Read more...]

Inflation rises to 0.6% in July

Inflation rose to its highest level for nearly 2 years in July as an increase in fuel prices helped to push the UK's inflation rate higher last month. Figures released by the Office National Statistics (ONS) showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to 0.6% from 0.5% in June and 0.3% … [Read more...]

Paralegal apprenticeship scheme launched by Damar partner

A new paralegal apprenticeship scheme has been launched by Damar Training’s partner employer, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP.  Freshfields will offer apprenticeships at its Legal Services Centre in Manchester, offering aspiring paralegals an alternative route into the profession. With the … [Read more...]

Paragon and Bellyflop team up to make business videos

Paragon Print & Marketing Solutions and Bellyflop TV have teamed up to produce two marketing videos. Bellyflop has produced one video about Paragon and its team in Reddish, and one as a testimonial about Marketing Stockport. Sharon Taylor, who runs Reddish-based Paragon with husband Mike, … [Read more...]

The Apprenticeships Store invites young people to drop-in sessions

The Apprenticeships Store in Stockport town centre is holding a series of drop-in sessions as part of the Get In – Go Far campaign. The Get In – Go Far campaign encourages young people and their parents to look into apprenticeships and see whether the opportunities that these offer could be for … [Read more...]

Stockport Metro swimmers in medal success

While the Olympian swimmers are soaking in success at Rio, Stockport Metro are basking in their own UK medal haul. ‘Wolfpack’, from Life Leisure’s Stockport Metro Swimming programme, have had a summer of success bringing back a total of 38 medals from the recent British Summer Champs and English … [Read more...]

Free training for Stockport’s young people

Young people planning for the future in work are invited to free training sessions next week. Youngsters can sign up for these sessions on Friday, August 26, between 10am and 3pm at the Stockport Council’s Services for Stockport’s Young People building located at the Stockport Exchange next to … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Blossoms hit number 1 with debut album

Stockport's Blossoms has hit the number 1 spot with their debut album as Robinsons created a brew to celebrate their top single, Charlemagne. The five-piece released their debut album in Stockport town centre to much fanfare, with Cllr Ganotis in attendance to praise the band for embracing their … [Read more...]

Handelsbanken Stockport appoints Corporate Manager

Relationship bank Handelsbanken Stockport has appointed a new Corporate Manager in response to increasing demand for its local banking services. Morgan Auld joins the branch with over 25 years of banking experience. He will be involved in developing existing customer relationships as well as … [Read more...]

Businesswomen shortlisted for prestigious awards

Two businesswomen from have been shortlisted as finalists in the north west’s most popular female business awards. Helen Provart, from Marketing Stockport member Peak Translations, is hoping to win the Small Business of the Year Award at the Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs). Lucy Rennie, who … [Read more...]