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March 2, 2010 Countdown to Shanghai Expo 2010 begins
There are less than 60 days to go to the Shanghai Expo 2010 which is expected to attract around 70 million visitors and will showcase the cultural and economic vibrancy of the world's leading urban centres and nations.
March 2, 2010 New strategy to boost Northwest sport sector launched
A new framework for the development of the sport business sector over the next ten years has been launched by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA).
March 1, 2010 PortfolioExec presents its own ‘Dragon’s Den’ in Manchester
Manchester-based PortfolioExec held its first real-life Dragon’s Den-style event recently in Manchester city centre - the Portfolio Investment Presentation. Organised by PortfolioExec and hosted by Glaisyers Solicitors, the event saw four entrepreneurs put their ideas out to an audience of 18 potential investors from amongst their membership.
February 24, 2010 University of Manchester to lead new £16 million Centre for Nuclear Energy Technology
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is to invest £4.4 million towards the establishment of a £16 million centre that will support the growth of the region’s nuclear energy industry and position the Northwest as a region of global nuclear capability.
February 23, 2010 Delta Airlines restarts Manchester – New York JKF for summer 2010
Delta will be restarting its Manchester -New York JFK service on 2nd May 2010.
February 19, 2010 Etihad to upgrade capacity on Manchester to Abu Dhabi route
Etihad Airways today announced it would increase capacity by close to 60 per cent on its Manchester services from June, upgrading its current two-class A330-200 aircraft to a two-class B777-300
February 18, 2010 Hotel planned for Manchester’s Boddingtons brewery site
The former Boddington’s brewery site has been earmarked for a 200-bed Travelodge hotel.
February 15, 2010 Elisabeth House development gets green light
Councillors in Manchester have approved the £50 million redevelopment of Elisabeth House in the city's St Peter's Square.
February 13, 2010 Manchester welcomes Virgin Media Business
Virgin Media Business has launched its high-speed broadband services in Manchester.
February 12, 2010 England’s Northwest prepares for smarter carbon-free future
Robert Hough, Chair of the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), opened the third annual Climate Change Conference in Manchester on 12th February, highlighting the region’s key strengths and opportunities for business as part of a low-carbon economy.