STOCKPORT FAMILY BUSINESSES

Over the last couple of months we have welcomed many more new businesses to Marketing Stockport representing a wide range of sectors and many with a common theme as firmly established, successful and often family run enterprises. 

C&C Insurance Brokers, Windmill Tapes & Labels, Sims Worldwide and the Wycliffe Villa Hotel are  under the directorship of 2^nd and 3^rd generations, inspired by past achievements and modified for secured future success.  We are also witnessing growing numbers of more recently created owner managed businesses – Essential Personnel, Made with Trust, Midshire Business Systems and DJS Research – modelled to address the demands of today’s business landscapes.

However, the economic climate has changed; the past few years have been extremely challenging for some Stockport Businesses. While many have weathered the proverbial storm, others have diversified into new markets.  One example is at Pepper House in Hazel Grove, previously home for over 20 years to Maley Design & Advertising (MDA), now a suite of managed offices and home to the one of the North West’s newest play centres, Let Loose.

Anne Maley, former Chief Executive of MDA and landlady of the 33,000 sq ft business unit, was keen to ensure that when MDA closed in 2009, a fresh approach would open new business opportunities, create jobs locally and provide a secure financial future:

“It was a sad occasion when MDA closed its door for the last time. But I had to look forward and Pepper House presented new opportunities. Working with the local planning team and highways department at Stockport Council, we were able to agree to a change of use; Pepper Business Centre   now provides flexible managed offices and conference facilities in Pepper House, a refreshing change at Pepper Café and lots to occupy youngsters in Let Loose Play centre.

“And like many other Stockport based businesses, we are still a family affair; my daughters Debra and Vicky now run both Pepper House Business Centre and Let Loose Play Centre”.

Pepper House has conference facilities, catering and offices available.