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March 8, 2010 Green light for Metrolink extensions
Construction work on new Metrolink extensions in Tameside and South Manchester has been given the green light by the Department for Transport.
March 5, 2010 BSkyB to open new customer services centre in Stockport
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March 4, 2010 Digital media agency Milk uses Hello to open office in Manchester
Milk, a growing pan-European digital media agency, is one of the first businesses to open an office in Manchester through the newly-launched ‘Hello’ soft-landings service for investors.
March 4, 2010 AWD Chase de Vere relocates to accommodate 100% growth
Business is booming in Manchester and the Northwest for national independent financial adviser, AWD Chase de Vere.
March 3, 2010 £10.8 million kick-starts Salford redevelopment
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is granting £10.76 million to launch the redevelopment of the Chapel Street area in Salford.
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.