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August 4, 2010 ‘Hello’ Northwest initiative proving popular with investors
‘Hello Northwest’, the soft landing service offering free office space for new investors into the region, has got off to a flying start, according to figures published today.
April 1, 2010 Cimex opens Manchester office
Leading digital agency, Cimex has announced that it will open its first regional office in Manchester, through the newly-launched ‘Hello’ soft-landings service for investors.
March 22, 2010 New lab puts Manchester to the test
Manchester is set to become the worldwide centre for excellence in hair testing for alcohol and drug abuse with the launch of a new laboratory at the Hexagon Tower science park in Blackley.
March 5, 2010 BSkyB to open new customer services centre in Stockport
BSkyB (Sky) has agreed terms to take 23,500 sq ft in BAM Properties’ recently completed, St Peter’s Square, office development in Stockport. The new regional office will see the creation of over 550 jobs in the town centre.
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.
February 3, 2010 Census brings 1,300 jobs to Manchester
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that the 2011 Census operations site will be based in Trafford, creating 1,300 jobs at what will be Europe’s largest data scanning centre.
January 29, 2010 European pioneer of 3D content chooses Manchester for new office
Falling Pixel, Europe's leading supplier of high quality professional 3D content, sourced from professional studios and artists worldwide, has opened a new office based in Manchester after seeking expert advice from the MIDAS Business Development team.
January 28, 2010 Nulife Glass to create 30 jobs in Salford
UK recycling and research company Nulife Glass is to open its first industrial plant in Irlam, Salford in February, creating more than 30 jobs.
January 22, 2010 The Listening Company moves to Manchester with ambitious expansion plans
The Listening Company, an award-winning provider of contact centre services, has taken over the call centre operation at Arndale Tower and is looking to more than double its workforce there over the next three years.
December 10, 2009 Quantiv commits to future in Manchester
Manchester-founded software provider Quantiv Limited has agreed a deal with commercial property company Bruntwood to take a total of 11,000 sq ft of office accommodation at Station House, Altrincham.