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June 8, 2011 MIDAS Exceeds Annual Targets with over 3,000 Jobs Created by Projects in 2010-11
Manchester’s inward investment agency, MIDAS, has today released its end-of-year figures, which show the agency has once again exceeded targets - supporting the creation of 3,182 new jobs across Greater Manchester in 2010-11.
January 12, 2011 MIDAS targets global logistics investors
MIDAS is set to attend LogiCon, the retail and FMCG Global Logistics & Supply Chain Conference, on 1 - 3 February, 2011, in Amsterdam.
October 5, 2010 Manchester rises in ranks as UK’s second city
According to this year’s Cushman & Wakefield European City Monitor survey, Manchester has moved up four places from last year’s ranking to 12th position as the most favourable city in Europe to do business and remains the most familiar UK city outside London.
September 9, 2010 Manchester freight management company in Chinese buyout
Manchester-based CBI Global Freight Management has been bought by Globelink China Logistics as part of the company’s expansion into the UK.
July 13, 2010 MMU offers £1,000 to businesses taking on a graduate intern
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) is offering £1,000 of funding to businesses that take on a graduate for a short-term placement. Businesses can benefit from a bright graduate mind to give their projects a fresh perspective, and an enthusiastic new member of staff.
January 25, 2010 Manchester unveils new 12 months free office space offer for business investors
Manchester is rolling out the red carpet to new investors with a ‘soft landing’ scheme offering free office space in serviced offices for 12 months, across the city region.
January 20, 2010 Manchester ranked 15th in world for inward investment
Global Location Trend Report forms springboard for MIDAS investment strategy for the future.
October 19, 2009 £20 million support for regional manufacturing
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and the Northwest European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) programme have confirmed £20 million of new funding for the enhanced Northwest Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS Northwest).
August 21, 2009 Innovation Vouchers scheme boosted
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and the Northwest ERDF Programme have announced the launch of the latest round of Innovation Vouchers with the news that 50 additional larger Vouchers will now be available to Northwest businesses.
August 21, 2009 Businesses receive £650,000 in latest round of Transitional Loans
£650,000 has been awarded in the latest round of the Northwest Transitional Loan Fund (TLF); helping businesses from across the region obtain business finance in the absence of conventional commercial sources.