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May 25, 2010 Companies ship in to containers at the Sharp Project
New East Manchester is welcoming its first tenants to the Sharp Project in Newton Heath, east Manchester. A total of 11 digital, media and creative companies, including ABF Pictures, Red Handed Cameras Ltd and Project:Simply, are occupying space in some of the brand new converted shipping containers now in position in part of the 200,000 sq ft digital content complex which is due to be completed this Autumn.
May 21, 2010 Manchester takes a bite of the Big Apple
Google, IBM, American Airlines and Goldman Sachs are just some of the companies in New York who joined the Manchester Business Club following its launch in the city last week.
May 21, 2010 NWDA provides £2 million to develop innovative carbon reducing technologies
As part of the Northwest Climate Change Action Plan, the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is offering Small to Medium sized enterprises (SMEs) the chance to access a £2 million of Grant funding to develop and demonstrate innovative technologies that reduce carbon emissions.
May 21, 2010 Countdown to £26 million stadium
The countdown has begun for Salford's £26 million community stadium -the largest single investment in sport in the city for decades - as work officially starts on site.
May 18, 2010 Greater Manchester looks to increase links with China
A new report into how Manchester City Region can increase its trade links with China - the world’s fastest growing major economy - will be unveiled next week at an event supported by MIDAS, Manchester’s Investment and Development Agency, and the Commission for the New Economy.
May 14, 2010 International Study confirms Manchester is Best for Businesses
A new study by KPMG International has rated Manchester as Europe’s top city for business competitiveness.
May 10, 2010 Manchester to Manhattan as Business Club launches in New York
MIDAS, Manchester’s Investment and Development Agency, and Manchester Airport are to launch Manchester Business Club in New York. The launch is part of a continued drive to build links between Manchester and leading global city economies.
May 7, 2010 Manchester United announces overseas tour fixtures for summer 2010
Manchester United will go west in their preparations for the 2010/11 season, with new matches announced for Toronto, Philadelphia, Kansas City and Houston.
May 6, 2010 Etihad to open premium lounge at Manchester Airport
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is to open a premium lounge in Manchester, the third Etihad lounge to open outside of the airline’s home base in Abu Dhabi.
May 5, 2010 MIDAS appoints Robinson as Chief Executive
MIDAS has appointed Angie Robinson as its new Chief Executive and Tim Newns as its Deputy Chief Executive.