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<title>MMU&apos;s Omega Project reaches Commons</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A WORLD-class partnership to tackle the environmental challenge of aviation growth is taking its message of progress to Parliament.

The Omega project, based at Manchester Metropolitan University, focuses some of the best minds in British science on future solutions to noise, air pollution and climate change associated with the spectacular growth of air travel.
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<pubDate>2008-05-06 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Latest phase of AskBury Town Centre Development announced</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A new hotel and office building has been approved as part of AskBury&apos;s &#xa3;80million Townside scheme.  The joint venture between Ask Developments and Bury council will see a 110 bed hotel and some 200,000 sq ft of office space created in Bury town centre.  

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<pubDate>2008-05-02 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Vote Fails to Deter Congestion Charge</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Anti-toll tories failed to grab control over pivotal borough Bolton, meaning the city region&apos;s congestion charge plans are now likely to go ahead. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-02 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>MMU Beats &apos;Brain Drain&apos; South</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester Metropolitan University has released figures which show record numbers of more than two-thirds of graduates staying on in Manchester city region - beating the &apos;brain-drain&apos; to the South. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-05-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Gladman Developments report early deals at Oldham Office Park</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Gladman Developments has sold 14,000 sq ft of office space at Howarth Court, the &#xa3;8.5m speculative scheme completed in March on Oldham Broadway Business Park. ]]></description>
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<title>Central Salford appoints three new Non-Executive Board Directors</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company is delighted to announce that Marc Barone, Ann Heywood and Councillor Susan Williams have been appointed as independent Non-Executive Directors to its Board. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-29 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Proposed new model of headship for Oldham</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Medlock Valley and Mills Hill Primary Schools&apos; governing bodies have just started a six-week consultation (from 28 April to 6 June 2008) on proposals to develop a new and innovative model of school leadership for their schools - a hard federation. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-29 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>New Media Festival to be launched in Manchester</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester is to host a brand new festival celebrating TV, Film, Music, Gaming and Social Networking.  Launching this November, the festival will be an annual affair and bring together a vast range of players in the media industry. ]]></description>
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<title>Four new retail tenants for Victoria Plaza, Bolton</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Victoria Plaza on Oxford Street, Bolton has had four new retail tenants take up space in the development. Invista Foundation Property has signed O2 mobile, Optical Express, Costa Coffee and Sports Direct. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-29 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Talks on &#xa3;250million Opera House for East Manchester</title>
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<description><![CDATA[High level talks have been held about a &#xa3;250m project to build a National Opera House in East Manchester.  The head of the Royal Opera House has confirmed that he has discussed the project with Manchester City Council.
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<pubDate>2008-04-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>MMU Courses in UK Top 20</title>
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<description><![CDATA[According to the Good University Guide, many courses offered at Manchester Metropolitan University have been placed among the best in the UK. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Wigan&apos;s Big Thank You Awards is almost underway</title>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest events in Wigan borough&apos;s community calendar is almost here and this year it promises to be a really cultured affair. 

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<pubDate>2008-04-25 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>More Top Business Chiefs Join MIDAS Board</title>
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<description><![CDATA[MIDAS, Manchester&apos;s inward investment agency, has bolstered the private sector contingent of its non-executive board with the recent appointment of two more influential business figures.

Mike Blackburn, North West Regional Director at BT and John Clarke, Regional Property Executive for Tesco will join eleven leading figures from Manchester&apos;s public and private sectors on the MIDAS board.
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<pubDate>2008-04-25 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>First Salford Business Awards a Success!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The first annual Salford Business Week took place throughout the City from the 14th &#x96; 18th April. A week of events culminated in the Salford Business Awards ceremony at the Lowry Centre. 
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<pubDate>2008-04-25 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester City Council &amp; English Partnerships &#xa3;800million regeneration plans</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester City Council and English Partnerships are holding discussions to use a local asset-backed regeneration model to give parts of the city a breath of fresh air. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-25 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Impressive End-of-Year Results Leads to Another Record Breaking Year for MIDAS</title>
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<description><![CDATA[MIDAS, Manchester&apos;s Inward Investment Agency, who have recently agreed a new 3-year funding deal with the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), directly assisted in the creation of 3,110 new jobs across Greater Manchester during 2007/08, again exceeding its targets for job creation and foreign direct investment (FDI). 

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<pubDate>2008-04-24 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>New board members tipped to take Urbis to the top</title>
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<description><![CDATA[With visitor numbers at record highs, and a year of ambitious exhibitions ahead, Urbis is proud to welcome a number of new faces to its Board. 

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<pubDate>2008-04-24 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>China full of Eastern promise - UKTI leads the way for North West exporters</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Two Greater Manchester companies have broken into the massively important China market following an innovative UKTI trade mission. 

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<pubDate>2008-04-24 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester Central delivers 2008&apos;s first silverware to the City!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Leading names in the tourism industry were out in force last night at Liverpool&apos;s St Georges Hall for the &apos;enjoy England Awards for Excellence&apos; 2008. Manchester Central, one of the Country&apos;s leading convention complexes, walked away with the Silver in the prestigious Business Tourism category.

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<title>Stockport Tyre Company has big plans for expansion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[National Tyre and Autocare, a car repair chain with headquarters in Stockport, has planned for national expansion after exceeding their &#xa3;100million turnover target. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-23 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>BBC Radio 5 move to Salford will &apos;make a difference&apos;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The controller of BBC Radio 5 Live has told one of the station&apos;s presenters on-air that its relocation to Media City in Salford would change its &apos;feel.&apos; 
Speaking to Victoria Derbyshire, Adrian van Klaveren (who took on the role in February), explained why he was excited about the move and its impact on the personality of the station as listeners now know it.

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<title>Former Metrolink MD to work on expansion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The engineer who oversaw the construction of the Metrolink tram network has returned to Manchester to help manage its expansion. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-23 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Oldham&apos;s new visual identity approved</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Oldham&apos;s new visual identity, one of the outputs of the Oldham Rebranding Project, has been unveiled following approval from Oldham Council and the local strategic partnership. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-22 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester digital company Red Vision wins another deal</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Red Vision, based in Manchester, has signed a deal with an Austrailian company to create a studio in cyberspace. The bafta award winning company, famous for their computer graphics and visual effects, have teamed up with ACDI - The Austrailian Centre for Digital Innovation, to create Virtual Super Studio International. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-22 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>College of Law in &#xa3;5.5m city centre move</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A solicitor&apos;s college is in the final stages of choosing a city centre site for their planned move to Manchester. The college is responsible for the national training and development of solicitors and the move speaks volumes about the strength ans vibrancy of the Manchester legal sector. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-22 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Queen&apos;s Enterprise Awards will honour North West companies</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1677319743</link>
<description><![CDATA[The annual Queen&apos;s Award for Enterprise is announced with many Greater Manchester companies being praised for their achievements in business. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-21 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>City council&apos;s head of press in move to Stockport</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1917070737</link>
<description><![CDATA[Janine Watson, the current Manchester City Council head of press, is set to join Stockport Council as assistant chief executive with responsibility for communications. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-21 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>MMU launches new course for Fashion industry</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1551730235</link>
<description><![CDATA[MMU has announced a link up with two further education colleges to offer courses for professionals in the fashion and textiles industry. 
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<title>Silver Films &apos;brings it&apos; online for Umbro</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=544037938</link>
<description><![CDATA[Silver Films has produced a short promotional film for Umbro to support the sportswear company&apos;s &apos;Bring it on&apos; campaign. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-21 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>The Bank of New York Mellon announces Manchester expansion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Bank of New York Mellon has confirmed its expansion in Manchester with an additional 50,000 sq ft of office space in the city. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-18 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>MBS &amp; British Council promote university industry links with Bangladesh</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester Business School&apos;s Dr Khaleel Malik delivered the keynote lecture at a recent British Council seminar promoting the interaction between universities and industry in Dhaka, Bangladesh. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-18 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester Art Gallery wins tourism award</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester Art Gallery has been awarded Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Manchester Tourism Awards 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-18 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>ITV to upgrade Manchester Studios</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ITV Productions has made an investment of almost &#xa3;250,000 in the 3sixtymedia-owned The Manchester Studios. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-18 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Brother makes Agency Appointments</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Brother UK, the Audenshaw-based arm of the Japanese electronics giant, has appointed Manchester-based Code Computerlove as its new digital marketing agency. The firm has also rationalised its offline agency roster by appointing Didsbury-based Clear Marketing Communications as its lead creative agency.
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<pubDate>2008-04-18 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>University of Bolton establishes campus in United Arab Emirates</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The University of Bolton is establishing a branch campus in Ras al Khaimah, UAE (United Arab Emirates).  The campus will be offering a broad range of the university&apos;s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Engineering, Business, IT and Art and Design commencing in September 2008. 
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<pubDate>2008-04-18 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Salford graduate stars in new BBC sketch show</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A Salford University media and performance graduate is the new face of BBC3&apos;s Scallywagga - a comedy sketch show filmed around Salford and Manchester and due to be aired for the first time on 29 April.
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<pubDate>2008-04-18 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Northwest TV talent has the leading edge</title>
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<description><![CDATA[TWO Northwest TV producers have clinched a prized place on a prestigious training course, designed to help them make their mark on future programmes. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-17 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>MMU teams up with FE colleges to upskill Northwest&apos;s fashion &amp; textiles employees</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1541235006</link>
<description><![CDATA[Following the Government&#x92;s pledge earlier this week to increase the share of workers with high level skills from 31% to 40% by 2020, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has today announced a link up with two further education colleges to offer courses for personnel in the fashion and textiles industry. 

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<pubDate>2008-04-16 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Plans for Dreyfus Village in East Manchester approved</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester City Council has granted planning permission to Harrow Estates Plc for 1,100 homes, predominately designed for families, on a 44 acre site (17.58 hectares) in Openshaw West, east Manchester. To be known as Dreyfus Village, the new neighbourhood has been named after French entrepreneur industrialist Charles Dreyfus who founded the Clayton Aniline Company which was originally on the site.

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<title>How not to get ripped off - free advice for the creative industry</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A new pilot project offering free-of-charge intellectual property advice to small businesses within the creative industries is to be launched by the University of Salford.
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<pubDate>2008-04-16 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>NCP annouced as preferred supplier for Bolton Town Centre car parks</title>
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<description><![CDATA[olton Council has announced NCP as its preferred partner for building at least three new multi-storey car parks in the town centre. 

Under the terms of the deal, which will be finalised later this year, NCP would be responsible for the design, build, financing and operation of planned multi-storeys on Bath Street, Deane Road and Breightmet Street,which are a key element in the major regeneration of Bolton town centre. 
 
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<pubDate>2008-04-15 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester University announces stem cell breakthrough</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Researchers the University of Manchester have discovered how a particular type of adult stem cell can be used to repair damaged tissue. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-15 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Affleck&apos;s Palace Saved!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester&apos;s alternative shopping emporium Affleck&apos;s Palace has been saved from closure. Many feared that the popular Northern Quarter haunt would close after founder Elaine Walsh&apos;s 25-year lease expired last year. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-14 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Rochdale based Zen Internet gets &#xa3;2m grant from NWDA</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=201052587</link>
<description><![CDATA[Zen Internet, an internet service provider based in Rochdale has been awarded a &#xa3;2million grant to help expand its operations within Rochdale. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Crane Survey suggests Manchester is able to weather the economic storm</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=151024210</link>
<description><![CDATA[A survey carried out by Drivers Jonas into the investment and development prospects in Manchester has concluded that the city is well positioned to weather the current economic storm. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Drivers Jonas wins Salford Stadium contract</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Drivers Jonas has been appointed by Red City Developments to deliver its new 20,000-capacity City of Salford Stadium and other leisure facilities in Barton. 
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<pubDate>2008-04-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Communities throughout Greater Manchester get share of funding</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Communities minister Baroness Andrews has announced that a raft of new funding has been made available to deprived boroughs of Greater Manchester under the New Deal for Communities (NDC) scheme. ]]></description>
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<title>Manchester TV talent on route to success</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=2049470985</link>
<description><![CDATA[Eight talented contenders from Manchester have had the route mapped out for them in TV production, on the pioneering Northern Routes scheme. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Rochdale Scoops Tourism Award</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1950814867</link>
<description><![CDATA[Four Rochdale tourism businesses and attractions beat competition from across Greater Manchester at last night&apos;s Greater Manchester Tourism Awards ceremony. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Oldham&apos;s Academy Vision Unveiled</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1424193198</link>
<description><![CDATA[The vision for how education will be improved and better facilities provided for the whole Oldham community at Oldham&apos;s proposed three new academy schools was unveiled today. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Greater Manchester is on board for high speed railway</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1242856261</link>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester to London in 90 minutes could become a reality if a new high-speed rail link study bears fruit. 

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<pubDate>2008-04-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Burn care skills shortage to be treated by UK&apos;s first specialist professional qualification</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=474548269</link>
<description><![CDATA[The University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust has launched the UK&#x92;s first programme specifically for practitioners in burns care &#x96; with backing from Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). 

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<pubDate>2008-04-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>New University report names F&amp;P Services as the North West&apos;s biggest employment growth sector</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1218343530</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) study has revealed that the financial and professional services sector has experienced the single biggest growth in North West employment in the past decade. 

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<pubDate>2008-04-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Trade Minister praises North West Companies&apos; Innovation</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1472866319</link>
<description><![CDATA[Lord Digby Jones, trade minister and former CBI chief praised North West manufacturers for their innovation and increased output as a &apos;fabulous achievement&apos;. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>&#xa3;4.6 million granted to Chetham&apos;s School of Music</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1889198447</link>
<description><![CDATA[The North West Regional Development Agency has granted &#xa3;4.6million to city centre based Chetham&apos;s School of Music to help develop it as a world class visitor attraction. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Myconostica Ltd Closes Oversubscribed $7.7 Million Round and Establishes US Headquarters in Charlest</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1086834487</link>
<description><![CDATA[Myconostica Ltd, a Manchester UK-based medical diagnostic company specializing in rapid and highly specific tests for life-threatening fungal infections, today announces that it has closed an $7.7 million (&#xa3;3.9M) oversubscribed round of financing from a number of leading international private equity investors. The new funds will be used to launch the company&#xe2;&#x80;&#x99;s first two products and establish new US headquarters in Charleston, SC.
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<title>Ethical win for Silver Films with co-operative bank appointment</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=476928640</link>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester based Co-operative Bank has appointed Silver Films to produce tv ad campaign showcasing the bank&apos;s number one status for customer satisfaction. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-09 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Food scientists&apos; perfect recipe for business</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1515550853</link>
<description><![CDATA[Scientists at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) have found the perfect recipe for business success with a winning food firm.

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<pubDate>2008-04-08 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Legal firms offered business skills course from MMU in the wake of &apos;Tesco law&apos;</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=2112622062</link>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has launched the first course of its kind in the UK to teach vital business skills to law firms in the era of &apos;Tesco law&apos;. 

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<pubDate>2008-04-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Salford Council launches new tourism website</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1371545546</link>
<description><![CDATA[The in-house team at Salford council has designed and launched a dedicated website to promote the city&#x92;s perceived growing tourism offering.  


The colourways on the site reflect Salford&#x92;s magenta brand but creators said that site&#x92;s colours will also reflect the seasons &#x96; hence the current the falling snowflakes and daffodils. 

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<title>Stockport claims handler is bought for &#xa3;9.6million by Indian company</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1063864445</link>
<description><![CDATA[A Stockport-based business which handles claims for insurance companies has been sold to an Indian-based outsourcing firm in a deal worth up to &#xa3;9.6m. 
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<pubDate>2008-04-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Agents named for Exchange Greengate</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1822535203</link>
<description><![CDATA[DTZ and Cushman and Wakefield have been selected as agents for Ask Developments&#x92; Exchange Greengate scheme in Salford.
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<pubDate>2008-04-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Marks and Spencer seeks city centre office space</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=351959005</link>
<description><![CDATA[Marks &amp; Spencer is looking for 80,000 sq ft of office space in or around Manchester city centre and may be preparing to move some staff from London into the area, according to several property industry sources. 
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<pubDate>2008-04-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>University of Salford launches first UK online Occupational Therapy Course</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1852593220</link>
<description><![CDATA[The UK&apos;s first ever 100% online postgraduate occupational therapy course has been launched by the University of Salford - giving students across the globe the chance to study entirely online via a virtual learning environment and other social networking platforms.

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<pubDate>2008-04-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Salford City Council and Urban Vision scoop top award</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=348697496</link>
<description><![CDATA[Salford City Council and Urban Vision have been awarded the Public/Private Partnership of the Year accolade at the Local Government Chronicle Awards 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>MEN Media relaunching Urban Life</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=162805962</link>
<description><![CDATA[A fresh new version of MEN Media publication &apos;Urban Life&apos; is being relaunched on April 23rd. The weekly lifestyle and entertainment magazine will see a greater shift from the residential editorial and advertising. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-04 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Oliver Wyman acquires Academee, leading provider of leadership learning solutions</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1639648634</link>
<description><![CDATA[International management consulting firm Oliver Wyman has acquired Academee, the leading provider of leadership learning solutions.  The two organisations offer complementary ranges of services in the areas of strategic consultancy and leadership learning. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-03 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Business booms in Stockport</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=706371214</link>
<description><![CDATA[Recent research reveals that Stockport boasts a &quot;thriving economy&quot; and is a
&quot;significant contributor&quot; to employment and wealth in Greater Manchester.

Sources include latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ABI
2006), Stockport Business Survey and private investment into the borough.
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<pubDate>2008-04-03 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Environmental experts inspect new Metrolink routes</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=194251465</link>
<description><![CDATA[Environmental experts will begin inspecting the routes of the new Metrolink lines next week. 
Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) is overseeing the multi-million-pound expansion of the Metrolink network to Oldham and Rochdale, Droylsden in Tameside, Chorlton in South Manchester, and Media City:UK in Salford Quays.
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<pubDate>2008-04-02 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>UMIC launches commercial drug discovery service for UK life sciences</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1208582879</link>
<description><![CDATA[The University of Manchester Incubator Company helps to launch a new
commercial service for biotech and life sciences companies today.
Discovery2Medicine offers specialist consultancy and brokerage services
across the UK for life sciences companies working on their next
pharmaceutical therapeutic breakthrough. ]]></description>
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<title>UK/US lean expertise will put NHS in better shape</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1120296412</link>
<description><![CDATA[A UK/US alliance of world leading experts in lean healthcare has been established to help the NHS get in better shape to achieve gold standard service. 

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<pubDate>2008-04-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>MNTI embraces motion capture technology for 3D courses</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=841408392</link>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester New Technology Institute has purchased a state of the art motion capture suit for use by its IT students, as part of its investment in higher education programmes
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<pubDate>2008-04-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Tekon sold for &#xa3;21million</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1311083323</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Tekon Group, a Manchester construction and housebuiding company has been bought by software giant SAGE in a &#xa3;21 million deal. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Red Vision prepares for new ITV1Show</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=339325274</link>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester based digital company Red Vision brings cutting edge digital technology to create new ITV1 show &apos;Headcases&apos; which depicts celebrity alter-egos. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Another F&amp;P giant set for Spinningfields?</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=530347527</link>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester&apos;s Spinningfields could be welcoming a new financial and professional letting into the already F&amp;P dominated city centre development. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>BJL wins Lambrini account</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=603197458</link>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester-based BJL has been appointed to handle the advertising for Halewood International&#x92;s Lambrini brand. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-04-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Altrincham wins award for town centre</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1923933663</link>
<description><![CDATA[Altrincham claimed a runner-up prize at the Association of Town Centre Management&#x92;s recent awards ceremony in London.
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<pubDate>2008-04-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Last Chance to Boost Your Business....for Free</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1671170987</link>
<description><![CDATA[The clock&apos;s ticking on a free offer of profit-boosting help and hands-on support for manufacturers in Greater Manchester.

Already many local manufacturers have increased profitability, customer satisfaction and competitiveness thanks to the Euro-funded Productivity Programme to improve business performance. 
But the deadline for new applicants is 31 May 2008.
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<pubDate>2008-04-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Funding available for Northwest youth media projects</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1744210262</link>
<description><![CDATA[Northwest Vision and Media have won the tender to become the Regional partner for Mediabox in 2008 / 09, and are calling for Northwest youth groups who have great ideas for media projects, to apply to take advantage of the thousands of pounds worth of funding that is on offer. 

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<title>Bolton leading the way when it comes to being Card-Smart</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=2095461841</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bolton Council is one of the first in the country to introduce free smart-cards for everyone over the age of 10. The smart cards enable holders to do a variety of activities and there are events planned across the borough to highlight their advantages. ]]></description>
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<title>3 Greater Manchester women win awards</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=371548744</link>
<description><![CDATA[Three Greater Manchester-based business women have picked up awards at the inaugural Northwest Women in Business Awards, which took place on Merseyside last week.
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<pubDate>2008-03-31 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Green light for &#xa3;150million development in Trafford</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1035464447</link>
<description><![CDATA[A joint venture between developers Nikal and David McLean has been given planning approval from Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council for the &#xa3;150m Altair development in Altrincham town centre.

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<pubDate>2008-03-31 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Finalists Announced for Hospitality Awards 2008</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1449000227</link>
<description><![CDATA[Moorfield Media have announced the nominations for the Northern Hospitality Awards 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-31 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester: next generation digital city</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1812300600</link>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester people can expect to see &#x93;next generation&#x94; broadband become a reality, with Internet access available up to 1,000 times faster than most services provide today. 

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<pubDate>2008-03-30 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>China Minister Visits England&apos;s Northwest</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1805193435</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and regional partners this week hosted a visit from Jiang Fan, Minister Counsellor, Economic and Commercial Office, Embassy of People&#x92;s Republic of China, to promote stronger investment links with China.

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<pubDate>2008-03-30 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>&#xa3;10million boost for Rochdale Transport Interchange</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1223562650</link>
<description><![CDATA[Rochdale is to receive up to &#xa3;10 million for a state-of-the-art transport interchange following a funding bid by Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>New Innovation Forum Building opens in Salford</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=340720891</link>
<description><![CDATA[Friday 7 March saw over 100 people attend the launch event of Salford&#x92;s new Innovation Forum building on Frederick Road. Representatives from the local community, businesses and public organisations across the City and the North West celebrated the launch. 
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<pubDate>2008-03-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Engineer wins Microsoft UK contest</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1809626206</link>
<description><![CDATA[THREE years ago, MMU student Alex Tew won a national young entrepreneur competition &#x96; and went on to make his first million!

Now, after meeting Alex on a visit to the University, another MMU student James Clarke has won the same prize.
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<pubDate>2008-03-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>MMU hosts regional enterprise day</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1738021849</link>
<description><![CDATA[MMU is teaming up with politicians and policy-makers from the North West to examine the new enterprise landscape in the region, at an event hosted by the University on April 3, 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Major success for research into ageing</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1760685695</link>
<description><![CDATA[&#x80;12 million consortium bid approved 

MMU&#x92;s Institute for Biomedical Research into Human Movement and Health (IRM) is part of a consortium which has been approved by the European Commission for research under the &apos;Health Theme&apos; of the Framework 7 programme.
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<pubDate>2008-03-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Oxbridge Boat Race comes to the North West</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=187076390</link>
<description><![CDATA[As the word-famous Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race approaches, a crew of talented rowers from the universities of Salford and Manchester are preparing to lock oars along the River Irwell in the Two Cities Boat Race - the North&apos;s answer to the Oxbridge contest.

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<pubDate>2008-03-27 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>High-profile appointments set to boost Northern Economy</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1571112111</link>
<description><![CDATA[Leading figures from the worlds of technology, business, regeneration and finance have been appointed to the Northern Way&apos;s Private Investment Commission. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-27 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>New Extension Opens at The Trafford Centre</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1996341907</link>
<description><![CDATA[Barton Square, a &#xa3;90 million extension at the Trafford Centre opens is doors. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-26 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Explore the New Enterprise Landscape in the North West at MMU</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=502670210</link>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) is teaming up with politicians and policy-makers from the North West of England to examine the new enterprise landscape in the region, at an event which will be hosted by the University on April 3 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-24 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Over 100 local companies meet and greet Stockport Council buyers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Stockport Council&apos;s Meet the Buyer event at Edgeley Park on Wednesday 19th March was a huge success. ]]></description>
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<title>Code Computerlove produces Capital of Culture microsite for First Transpennine Express</title>
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<title>Wigan Council unveils new vocational diploma qualification scheme</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hundreds of Wigan teenagers will soon be able to study for new diplomas that have been hailed as &apos;the future qualification of choice&apos; in England&apos;s schools and colleges. ]]></description>
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<title>Rochdale&apos;s Heywood Distribution Park welcomes JJB Sports</title>
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<title>Manchester Business School brings inspirational leaders to the North West</title>
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<title>New Millshomes mill conversion project underway in Stockport</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Millshomes is driving forward with its next major mill conversion project at Elisabeth Mill, in the heart of Reddish&apos;s conservation area in Stockport. ]]></description>
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<title>BDP&apos;s &apos;Guerrilla Lighting&apos; of Manchester wins national award</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Stunning displays of multi-coloured lights beamed on to city-centre landmarks has helped the Manchester office of Building Design Partnership (BDP) win a prestigious industry award. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-17 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester software startup wins major business contracts</title>
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<description><![CDATA[SpartaSoft has won three major tenders to provide consultancy services to the small business sector across the North West and Yorkshire. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-17 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Praise for Salford Central&apos;s &#xa3;5m transformation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Passengers at Salford Central train station have praised its recent &amp;#1032;5 million transformation and asked for more of the same in the future. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-17 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Greater Manchester Business News round-up w/e 14.03.08</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1917763914</link>
<description><![CDATA[InvestinManchester.com&apos;s regular round-up of business stories from around the region, with links to further details. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-14 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>YEP Celebrates St Paddy&apos;s Day at Spinningfields</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Young Entrepreneurs in Property (YEP) Manchester, the networking forum for the sector&apos;s under-35s, will be holding its first event of 2008 at Spinningfield&apos;s award winning marketing suite on March 20th from 6.30pm until late. ]]></description>
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<title>Prestigious Award is sweet success for Dr Abdel Rahman</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester Science Park (msp) tenant, Dr. Layla Zakaria Abdel Rahman, has won a prestigious award and $50,000 prize from The Arab Thought Foundation for her scientific discovery that saved the world-wide sugar cane industry millions. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-14 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>House builder Morris turns to Code Computerlove to build brand online</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester-based digital marketing agency Code Computerlove has produced a new website for leading house builder Morris - www.morrishomes.co.uk - supported by a digital marketing campaign and SEO strategy. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-13 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Northern Way responds to Government&apos;s Innovation White Paper</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Northern Way has welcomed the emphasis placed on the North of England within the recently published Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills paper, entitled &apos;Innovation Matters&apos;, as an acknowledgement of the strength that the North has to offer. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-13 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>McArthurglen appoints Manchester agencies to drive through new strategy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Leading designer shopping outlet group McArthurGlen, whose headquarters are in London, is now working with three of Manchester&apos;s leading marketing agencies to maximise its new business strategy. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-12 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Property experts ready to go on the run in Manchester</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Property specialists from Knight Frank are in training to raise hundreds of pounds for charity in the city&apos;s BUPA 10 kilometre run. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-12 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Liverpool&apos;s Walker Art Gallery goes for Reform</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester-based design consultancy Reform Creative has been appointed by Liverpool&apos;s Walker Art Gallery to devise its 2008 advertising campaign. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-12 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester Business School associate named as business leader of tomorrow</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester Business School&apos;s Helen Thornton has won a prestigious Business Leader of Tomorrow award. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-12 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Stockport Business Incubator lease signed and sealed</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Stockport&apos;s new not-for-profit Community Interest Company, Stockport Business Incubator, which was formed as a result of the efforts of Stockport Council and Broadstone House Ltd, has now signed a lease enabling business space to be made available for the incubation of new businesses. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Code Computerlove recognised as online retail specialist with second national award</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester-based Code Computerlove&apos;s digital marketing work for online retailer HMV.com has been recognised with a national award. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Business is booming at One Central Park</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Technology Centre at One Central Park (OCP) has cause for a double celebration as it announces its first plc and welcomes a new tenant to the Collyhurst site. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Be Your Own Boss with Stockport&apos;s business start-up programme</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1560763691</link>
<description><![CDATA[Starting your own business is exciting and fulfilling, and now budding entrepreneurs are reaping the benefits of a unique partnership between Stockport Council and Business Support Solutions. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester-based software company wins European award</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=2122101059</link>
<description><![CDATA[Software created by a Manchester technology start-up SpartaPay has been voted best-in-class by the European Commission. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>NWV+M announces extra funding for films and festivals</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Northwest Vision and Media, which works on behalf of the region&apos;s film, TV and digital content industries, is to distribute almost &amp;#1032;300,000 in funding to some of the major players in the region&apos;s film industry. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Metrolink information roadshow makes its way to mediacity:uk</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1451469674</link>
<description><![CDATA[People in Salford will be able to find out more about plans for a new Metrolink service to mediacity:uk next week. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Wilson Bowden appointed for Rochdale town centre transformation</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1079299446</link>
<description><![CDATA[Wilson Bowden Developments has been selected as the developer to deliver the &#xa3;250 million pound redevelopment of Rochdale town centre, which will create a vibrant retail heart. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>New Greater Manchester transport boss promises technological revolution</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1355738535</link>
<description><![CDATA[An expert in transport technology, who has helped to develop real-time information and prepaid travel card schemes in Europe and the US, has been hired in Greater Manchester. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Greater Manchester Business News round-up w/e 07.03.08</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=710737637</link>
<description><![CDATA[InvestinManchester.com&apos;s regular round-up of business stories from around the region, with links to further details. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>New agency established to unlock Manchester&apos;s economic potential</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=916051643</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new development agency for Manchester - Manchester City South Partnership - has been set up to drive the knowledge economy and create 34,000 jobs for an area immediately south of the city centre.
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<pubDate>2008-03-06 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Bolton to showcase regeneration plans at MIPIM 2008 in Cannes</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1405570092</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bolton Council will be showcasing plans for 130 hectares of development and over &#xa3;1bn of planned investment across four sites in the Town Centre: the Innovation Zone, Church Wharf, Central Street and Merchant&apos;s Quarter, at MIPIM (Marche International des Professionnels d&apos;Immobilier) in Cannes, from 11-14 March 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Sporting rivalries could bring investment opportunities</title>
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<description><![CDATA[While the critical Champions League match between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais may be on most people&apos;s minds, inward investment chiefs from both cities are making sure the big match is a crucial fixture in promoting the benefits of doing business in their cities. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-04 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>&#xa3;250k funding for innovative exam-marking software development</title>
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<description><![CDATA[An innovative piece of software that takes pressure off teachers by marking exam papers more quickly and efficiently than humans has secured a quarter-of-a-million pound funding. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-04 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester innovators&apos; software breakthrough will help women world-wide</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1933101132</link>
<description><![CDATA[A piece of software developed in Manchester that can detect osteoporosis by automatically reading routine dental X-rays has secured a deal that could see it help millions of women world-wide. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-04 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>New Tenant joins Stockport&apos;s thriving business incubator</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Stopford Workshop Ltd will join a growing group of businesses at Broadstone Mill&apos;s business incubator later this month. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-03 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Stockport&apos;s first food and drink festival scoops national award</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=360366585</link>
<description><![CDATA[Stockport beat off stiff competition from other town and city centres by scooping a prestigious national award at the annual Association of Town Centre Management (ATCM) Awards Ceremony in London last week. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-03-03 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Greater Manchester Business News round-up w/e 29.02.08</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1284919130</link>
<description><![CDATA[InvestinManchester.com&apos;s regular round-up of business stories from around the region, with links to further details. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-29 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Film &amp; TV location scouts check out Greater Manchester&apos;s hidden gems</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A group of leading London-based Location Managers have spent two days in Manchester and Bolton, scouting for possible locations for feature films and TV. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-29 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester&apos;s HKR named Property Week NW Consultant of the Year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Manchester office of HKR Architects - the award-winning international architecture and design practice - has been named &apos;Consultant of the Year&apos; at The Property Week North West Property Awards 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-29 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester Airport announces additional Manchester to Stansted flights</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There will be even more choice of services to benefit north of England travellers as Eastern Airways introduces additional flights from Manchester Airport to London Stansted. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>bmibaby announces additional European routes from Manchester Airport</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1536330032</link>
<description><![CDATA[bmibaby has announced two brand new routes from Manchester Airport to Lisbon and Madrid for summer 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Hazel Blears announces new regeneration drive for Manchester</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=34700823</link>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester&apos;s regeneration has been given a multi-million pound boost today alongside the creation of a new ministerial group to support city leaders in bidding for further projects, Communities Secretary Hazel Blears said. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-27 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Northwest&apos;s new multi-&#xa3;m nuclear technology centre to be based in Manchester</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=2061325519</link>
<description><![CDATA[The University of Manchester&apos;s Dalton Nuclear Institute has announced plans to establish a new Centre for Nuclear Energy Technology (C-NET). ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-26 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Acadamee expands into Far East with launch of new Asia-Pacific operation</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=28854110</link>
<description><![CDATA[Academee, the leadership and blended learning solutions specialist based in Manchester, has appointed Alison Tickner as Managing Director of the company&apos;s recently launched Asia-Pacific business in Singapore. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-26 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester&apos;s Touchpoint appeals to sense of sight to sell smell</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=946992060</link>
<description><![CDATA[Fine Fragrances and Cosmetics has appointed brand design experts, Manchester-based Touchpoint, to create a range of gift sets for Christmas 2008 to help its brands compete in the celebrity-dominated fragrance market. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-26 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Britannia boss to address MMU Business School students</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1423157348</link>
<description><![CDATA[Neville Richardson, the chief executive of Britannia, the UK&apos;s second largest building society, will speak to undergraduates on a visit to MMU. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-25 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>University of Bolton scientists harness nature&apos;s sea healers</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=148515398</link>
<description><![CDATA[Scientists at the University of Bolton are using seaweed and crab shell extracts to create an innovative medical textile with unique properties to aid and accelerate healing. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-25 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Ingersoll-Rand compressor donation keeps Wigan&apos;s Metrolite running</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1143666483</link>
<description><![CDATA[It turns out hundreds of windows and doors each week. It creates innovative garden furniture, planters, gates and even golf tees from eco-friendly recycled raw materials. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-22 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Central Salford Station&apos;s &#xa3;5 million transformation unveiled</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1973852275</link>
<description><![CDATA[Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly was in Salford today to officially open Salford Central train station following a major transformation. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-22 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Greater Manchester Business News round-up w/e 22.02.08</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=618471398</link>
<description><![CDATA[InvestinManchester.com&apos;s regular round-up of business stories from around the region, with links to further details. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-22 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Code Computerlove appointed to provide online voice for NUS</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1558495177</link>
<description><![CDATA[The National Union of Students (NUS) and NUS Services Ltd (NUSSL) have appointed Manchester based digital agency Code Computerlove to create a new, all-encompassing NUS website combining all areas of the organisation. ]]></description>
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<title>AskBury announces funding deal for Bury&apos;s Townside development</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1683585182</link>
<description><![CDATA[Standard Life Investments&apos; Long Lease Fund is to forward fund the first phase of AskBury&apos;s multi-million pound Townside development in Bury at a cost of approximately &#xa3;30m. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-21 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Future of Prestwich looks bright as consultation goes ahead</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=459205992</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bury Council has appointed Manchester master planners URBED (Urbanism, Environment and Design) to draw up a regeneration strategy for Prestwich Village to assess the current health of the town centre and the issues that affect it like traffic, vacant property and a poor environment. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-20 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Wigan Council puts seal of approval on &apos;Chinagateway&apos; development proposals</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1990030414</link>
<description><![CDATA[England&apos;s North-west is set to become a major European centre for trade with China after ambitious plans for a &#xa3;125million textile manufacturing hub were unveiled this week. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-20 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>US manufacturing guru to make rare UK appearance in Manchester</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1935095658</link>
<description><![CDATA[American manufacturing mastermind Dr Richard J. Schonberger promises &apos;eye-opening&apos; comments on the state of global manufacturing when he makes a rare appearance in the UK on Friday 7th March to give a Masterclass at Manchester&apos;s Manufacturing Institute. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-20 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Stockport Council unveils plans for new flagship business park</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=301591345</link>
<description><![CDATA[Stockport Council has appointed Terrace Hill, the AIM-listed property group, as their preferred development partner for a 270,000sq ft business park on the site of Gorsey Bank, Stockport.The multi-million pound redevelopment of the former Council housing estate in Cheadle Heath will be a major boost to Stockport&apos;s economy. 

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<pubDate>2008-02-19 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Bolton Council and MMUBS collaborate to support small businesses</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1459600674</link>
<description><![CDATA[A collaboration between Bolton Council and Manchester Metropolitan University Business School (MMUBS) is aiming to improve the growth and competitiveness of SMEs in Bolton and surrounding towns. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-18 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>four23 takes up residence in redeveloped Carver&apos;s Warehouse</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1788565941</link>
<description><![CDATA[As part of their ongoing expansion, creative agency four23 has moved its Manchester studio to the newly-restored Carver&apos;s Warehouse on Dale Street in the city&apos;s Northern Quarter. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-18 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Work begins on transformation of Stalybridge train station</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1381583887</link>
<description><![CDATA[Work has started on a &#xa3;675,000 project to transform Stalybridge train station&apos;s ticket office and waiting area.Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority (GMPTA) and train operator First TransPennine Express are jointly funding the improvements, as part of a &#xa3;1.5 million overhaul of the station which began last year. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-18 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Greater Manchester Business News round-up w/e 15.02.08</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=861304294</link>
<description><![CDATA[InvestinManchester.com&apos;s regular round-up of business stories from around the region, with links to further details. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-15 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Central Park&apos;s latest office development reaches final stages of completion</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1925746433</link>
<description><![CDATA[Central Park&apos;s latest development of five new smaller office buildings is reaching its final stages of completion and will be ready for occupation this month, making this the third major office development to be built at the 1.4m sq ft urban business park in east Manchester. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-15 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>First region-wide Women in Business Awards launches in the Northwest</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1477461573</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new business award scheme is being launched in the Northwest to recognise and reward the huge contribution that female entrepreneurs make to the regional economy. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-14 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>NEM&apos;s pioneering planning model recognised at top awards</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1407186205</link>
<description><![CDATA[A pioneering 3D model commissioned by urban regeneration company, New East Manchester and funded by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) was commended at the RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) Awards 2007. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-14 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester experts helping to support sustainable growth in China</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1205828989</link>
<description><![CDATA[China currently faces the challenge of translating economic growth into sustainable development whilst at the same time, rapidly accumulating science and technology capabilities that mean it&apos;s well on its way to becoming a key global innovator. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-14 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Tribute to Tony Wilson as Big Chip celebrates a decade of digital excellence</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=532466164</link>
<description><![CDATA[The late legendary Tony Wilson will be honoured when the Big Chip Awards - for North West companies excelling in the use of IT and digital technology - celebrates ten years with two new categories in gaming and global innovation. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-13 00:00:00</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=532466164</guid>
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<title>HKR Architexts appointed for Boddington&apos;s Brewery redevelopment</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=548687018</link>
<description><![CDATA[HKR Architects, the international architecture and design practice, has been appointed by Ask Developments and Realty Estates for first phase redevelopment of the Boddingtons Brewery site on Bury New Road. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-13 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>University of Bolton to offer free fast-track business courses</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1339766628</link>
<description><![CDATA[Starting in April, the University of Bolton is to run a series of free &apos;fast-track&apos; courses in business management.The courses, run by the Business, Logistics, Innovation and Systems (BLIS) Research Centre at the university, will take the form of intensive two-day workshops and will be held on Fridays and Saturdays to minimise work interruption. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-13 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>New East Manchester seeks developer for New Smithfield Market</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=610804449</link>
<description><![CDATA[Urban regeneration company New East Manchester is seeking a development partner for New Smithfield Market in Openshaw, east Manchester.
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<pubDate>2008-02-13 00:00:00</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=610804449</guid>
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<title>Oldham Beyond re-branding exercise takes a vital step forward</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=959080871</link>
<description><![CDATA[The process of rebranding Oldham takes a step forward today with the publication of a summary report into perceptions of the borough and what it has to offer for the future. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-12 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>New business centre to help kick-start regeneration in Rochdale</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=778563543</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new business centre was officially launched in Rochdale on February 7th, offering an ideal location for &apos;next stage&apos; companies.The Lock 50 business centre (next to Lock 50 of the canal on Oldham Road) is in a prime area earmarked for millions of pounds of investment in the coming years. 

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<pubDate>2008-02-12 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>DTZ appointed to strategic masterplan for Wigan South Central</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1412178791</link>
<description><![CDATA[DTZ is heading up a team, including Edaw and Faber Maunsell, appointed to prepare a strategic masterplan for Wigan South Central.It will result in a long term regeneration plan which will cover the area from the West Coast Mainline to the south of the town centre, out to Junction 26 of the M6. 

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<pubDate>2008-02-12 00:00:00</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1412178791</guid>
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<title>Inventya secures start-up business software deal with Microsoft UK</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1957559086</link>
<description><![CDATA[Inventya Ltd and Microsoft UK have announced a partnership deal to provide software tools and advice for people thinking of starting a business. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Sir James Crosby appointed to promote investment in the North</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=552544453</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Northern Way today announced that Sir James Crosby has been appointed to chair its new commission to support greater private sector investment in the North of England. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Silver Films produces ITV Movies idents for Toyota</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=2135251701</link>
<description><![CDATA[Silver Films has produced a series of idents for Toyota to support the car manufacturer&apos;s sponsorship of ITV1 Movies this winter.Toyota is sponsoring the ITV1 Movie slot until March to promote the launch of its new Toyota Rav4 XTR. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Heywood Distribution Park announces a trio of new deals</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=692962007</link>
<description><![CDATA[SEGRO has started the New Year with a bang announcing a trio of deals at Heywood Distribution Park; setting the tone for a prosperous 2008.The deals follow a highly successful period for HDP, which saw 4 new tenants, including Eddie Stobart, take space at the park in one month alone. 

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<pubDate>2008-02-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Regeneration plans offer major new development in the heart of Failsworth</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=944440216</link>
<description><![CDATA[Plans have been revealed to build a state of the art mixed use development for Failsworth residents to enjoy.The proposed development in Failsworth is the next phase of regeneration plans for the area. It will add to the new greatly improved Health Centre, Canal Refurbishment, new flats and one of the biggest Tesco developments in north Manchester. 

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<pubDate>2008-02-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=944440216</guid>
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<title>Greater Manchester Business News round-up w/e 08.02.08</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=907995219</link>
<description><![CDATA[InvestinManchester.com&apos;s regular round-up of business stories from around the region, with links to further details. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-08 00:00:00</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=907995219</guid>
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<title>University of Salford unveils new state-of-the-art radio studio</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=2019716538</link>
<description><![CDATA[Salford University has revolutionised its radio airwaves, with the addition of an &#xa3;18k state-of-the-art radio studio for budding DJs in the School of Music, Media &amp; Performance. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester&apos;s Code Computerlove reports another year of impressive growth</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=112346462</link>
<description><![CDATA[Full service digital marketing agency Code Computerlove is celebrating a bumper start to 2008 with four major account wins and a business growth record of 70%. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-06 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>MBS Professor honoured by Academy of International Business</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1298594710</link>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester Business School&apos;s Professor Pervez Ghauri has been elected as vice president for the US-based Academy of International Business (AIB-Worldwide) for a period of two years. Since the AIB was established, in 1959, only two other British scholars (Professor Peter Buckley and Professor John Cantwell) have held this position. 

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<pubDate>2008-02-06 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Liberty director to officially open Salford Law School</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1123771053</link>
<description><![CDATA[Shami Chakrabarti CBE, director of human rights group Liberty, will be speaking about &apos;the law and terror&apos; at the University of Salford on Friday 8th February at the officially opening of the Salford Law School. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-06 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Barclays Commercial reveals strong NW appetite for business growth</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1867062910</link>
<description><![CDATA[Seventy three per cent of businesses in the North West say they are actively planning an acquisition, merger or management buyout over the next 12 months, according to new research published by Barclays Commercial Bank. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Metrolink&apos;s &#xa3;102m upgrade gets final Government seal of approval</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1690313745</link>
<description><![CDATA[Plans to upgrade Manchester&apos;s tram network for the 21st century were given the final seal of approval by Transport Minister Tom Harris last week as he signed off the last part of a &#xa3;102million improvements package.
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<pubDate>2008-02-05 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Silver Films appointed to add shine to Lexus Europe website</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=833923794</link>
<description><![CDATA[Lexus Europe has appointed Silver Films to produce a series of short films aimed at showcasing the full Lexus range. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-04 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>New joint venture stimulates the Irwell City Park Project</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1711456162</link>
<description><![CDATA[Salford and partners are continuing the vision for Irwell City Park following a new deal to develop a riverside walkway &#x96; the missing link between Trinity Bridge, The Lowry Hotel and the Albert Bridge on to New Bailey Street.
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<pubDate>2008-02-04 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester&apos;s Code Computerlove produces a work-of-art for Epson</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1077694242</link>
<description><![CDATA[Printing specialist Epson Europe is using the web to strengthen its Digigraphie brand and is rolling it out across Europe. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Greater Manchester Business News round-up w/e 01.02.08</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=55150916</link>
<description><![CDATA[InvestinManchester.com&apos;s regular round-up of business stories from around the region, with links to further details. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-02-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>GVA Grimley signs up Coffey for Atlas Business Park</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=851034476</link>
<description><![CDATA[Coffey Geotechnics, specialist advisors in geotechnical, contaminated land and environmental engineering has completed a deal at Atlas Business Park in South Manchester to take 8,000 sq ft of Grade &apos;A&apos; office space. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-31 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester&apos;s Touchpoint gives Ty-phoo heritage brand a Welsh makeover</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1095492707</link>
<description><![CDATA[Glengettie, from tea specialist Ty&#xb7;phoo, has been redesigned to give the brand a new lease of life and to help drive sales throughout its Welsh homeland, as well as the rest of the UK. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-31 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Quorum fulfills its quest with Bury logistics site acquisition</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=763907342</link>
<description><![CDATA[Quorum Estates Ltd has acquired a former logistics and distribution site in Heywood, Bury from Hanson Transport Ltd, who was advised by Nolan Redshaw. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-31 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Leader of Manchester City Council joins Central Salford URC board</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=220126640</link>
<description><![CDATA[Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company is delighted to announce that the Leader of Manchester City Council, Sir Richard Leese, is to join its Board. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-31 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Rok Development golfers score &#xa3;5,500 over par for Alder Hey Children&apos;s Hospital</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1280727955</link>
<description><![CDATA[One of the UK&apos;s leading children&apos;s hospitals has benefited from a donation of &#xa3;5,500 after property professionals from across the North West and Yorkshire took part in twin golf tournaments organised by Rok Development. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-31 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Greater Manchester transport chief welcomes new train carriages</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=653286416</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Chair of Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority (GMPTA) has welcomed news that more carriages will be added to the region&apos;s trains. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-30 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester Business School secures funding for entrepreneurship chair</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1053938886</link>
<description><![CDATA[A generous donation from Eddie Davies OBE, owner of Bolton Wanderers FC, will fund a new Chair for Entrepreneurship at Manchester Business School (MBS). ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-29 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Television for the Nations and Regions conference held in Salford</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1582267614</link>
<description><![CDATA[The 15th Annual Television from the Nations and Regions Conference was held in Salford on January 22nd, attracting indies and individuals from across the country. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-29 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester&apos;s Packnet launches innovative service for business travellers</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=683627992</link>
<description><![CDATA[In response to news that the number of global business trips is set to grow 22% by 2015, Manchester&apos;s Packnet Ltd has created a new on-line service which aims to help businesses improve their travel planning and reduce the environmental impact of excessive business travel. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester Airport wins Travel Weekly Best UK Airport Award</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1383726321</link>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester Airport has been named as the UK&apos;s Best Regional Airport in the Travel Weekly Globe Travel Awards 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester Airport Freed from Economic Regulation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Transport Secretary, Ruth Kelly, has announced that Manchester Airport will be de-designated so that it will be able to set its own charges rather than having them regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). ]]></description>
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<title>North West film-makers fight for big screen prize</title>
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<pubDate>2008-01-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Green light for public space, jobs and homes at Exchange Greengate</title>
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<title>MMU leads China mission on evironmental impact of aviation expasnion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Aviation experts from research centres based at Manchester Metropolitan University are stepping up their work with China to control the environmental impact of its massive economic boom. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-25 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester Business School ranked world number one for accounting</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester Business School (MBS) is ranked as the world&apos;s leading university for accounting research, in a survey published by Accounting and Finance. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-25 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>&apos;Winning Beyond 2012&apos; sports industry conference to be held in Manchester</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Minister of State for Trade &amp; Investment Lord Digby Jones has called on British businesses to leverage off the international prominence of the London 2012 Games and move into the global sports sector. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-25 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Highways Agency to demonstrate free traffic services to Manchester businesses</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Staff from the Highways Agency&apos;s National Traffic Control Centre (NTCC) will be on hand to help Manchester businesses at a free event at Old Trafford on January 29th. ]]></description>
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<title>Manchester University cell printing pioneer shortlisted for major prize</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A professor who developed technology that allows tailor-made tissues and bones to be grown has been shortlisted for a major international prize that recognises world changing ideas. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-25 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>BBC Director General calls for &apos;historic shift&apos; at Salford Quays conference</title>
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<description><![CDATA[BBC Director General, Mark Thompson spoke about his vision for the future of the Corporation at a Salford University-organised conference held near the mediacity:uk site at Salford Quays. ]]></description>
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<title>North West Experts meeting in Salford to strengthen research</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Northern Way has launched a consultation on its policy and research programme for 2008&#x96;11. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-24 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>GMPVF appoints Argent as recommended development partner for Elisabeth House</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Following a lengthy selection procedure , the Greater Manchester Property Venture Fund (GMPVF) held final interviews with Argent and Miller Developments and selected Argent as their recommended development partner to take forward this landmark building. ]]></description>
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<title>Northern Way welcomes new evidence of the economic potential of the North</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Northern Way has published a major new study of the characteristics of the Northern economy, highlighting the opportunities to reduce the prosperity gap between the regions, and challenging traditional perceptions of the North-South divide. ]]></description>
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<title>Manchester&apos;s Code Computerlove drives Lex digital rebrand</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester digital agency Code Computerlove has redesigned two websites for market leading contract hire company Lex. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-24 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Accolades and Regional Attraction Fund investment for YoYo Media</title>
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<description><![CDATA[YoYo Media, operating a core-team from offices in Didsbury, Manchester, has only been established for 12 months, but already it&apos;s got commissioners interested in what it has to offer. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-23 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>LSC report highlights success of New Entrepreneur Scholarship Scheme</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=2034690444</link>
<description><![CDATA[Disadvantaged people are the main winners in a highly successful enterprise scheme pioneered in Manchester. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-22 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>University of Manchester set to launch search engine to &apos;rival Google&apos;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[An internet search engine rivalling the multimillion pound Google is to be launched at the end of January by The University of Manchester&apos;s national data centre Mimas. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-21 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester Metropolitan University launches Professional Doctorate</title>
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<description><![CDATA[MMU has launched a part-time programme for health and social care professionals to develop research skills without needing to step out of practice. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-21 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>University of Bolton joins forces with BBC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The University of Bolton has joined forces with the BBC to celebrate a new partnership aimed at nurturing new talent and developing media skills. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-21 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>University of Salford offers free food safety course places</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The University of Salford is offering 150 free places on an online &apos;farm to fork&apos; food safety specialist training programme. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-21 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Climate change encourages GM residents to rethink their journeys</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1735466733</link>
<description><![CDATA[Nearly a fifth of people in Greater Manchester claim to have altered how they made journeys last year because of fears about climate change. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-18 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Former Rochdale cotton mill re-opened as &apos;Unique Enterprise Centre&apos;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Opened in mid-December, Rochdale&apos;s Unique Enterprise Centre offers space for start-up businesses with training and nursery and cr&#xe8;che facilities. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-17 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>DxS seeks to build on Young BioTechnologist of the Year award</title>
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<description><![CDATA[DxS, one of the northwest&apos;s internationally-recognised biotechnology firms, has a lot to celebrate in 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-17 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Bruntwood announces completion of New York Street development</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester-based property management and development specialists Bruntwood are delighted to announce that their public realm work on New York Street is now complete. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-16 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Lord Digby Jones confirmed as guest speaker for GM Chamber annual dinner</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The former Director General of the CBI will speak at this year&#x92;s Greater Manchester Chamber dinner. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-15 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Strong showing for NW on Waterways Renaissance Awards shortlist</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Northwest based projects are set to sweep this year&apos;s Waterways Renaissance Awards as the prestigious ceremony comes to Manchester. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-15 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>BDP Manchester wins contract to design seven new universities in Libya</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Building on a decade of experience in university and college masteplanning in the UK and Ireland, BDP&apos;s Manchester office has won the commission to design seven new universities as part of a major programme of educational development by the ODAC (Organisation for the Development of Administrative Centres) an agency of the Libyan Government. ]]></description>
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<title>Major makeover for Stockport&apos;s historic market hall</title>
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<description><![CDATA[This week sees the beginning of the &#xa3;1.7 million conservation project to restore Stockport&apos;s historic Covered Market Hall. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-14 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>DxS enters into key licensing agreement with German diagnostics specialists</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Epigenomics AG of Frankfurt and Manchester-based DxS Ltd have entered into a strategic cross-licensing agreement. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-14 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Latest economic data confirms that Stockport Means Business</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The latest figures measuring tourism growth and employment figures reveal good news for Stockport, as the borough sees increases in visitors and the number of people working in Stockport. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-14 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester Airport announces new direct rail connections</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Worldwide destinations from Cape Town to New Orleans are easier to reach as train operator First TransPennine Express have started running services direct from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Carlisle to Manchester Airport. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-14 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester gives green-light to city&apos;s largest ever regeneration scheme</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=453116977</link>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester City Council has approved plans for the largest scheme ever to be developed in the city. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Stockport Council approves Sainsbury&apos;s for Knightsbridge site</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1924698839</link>
<description><![CDATA[Stockport Council&#x92;s Executive Members have chosen J Sainsbury&#x92;s Ltd as the Council&#x92;s preferred developer for the Knightsbridge site on Great Portwood Street. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-09 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Code Computerlove celebrates double PZ Cussons brand account win</title>
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<description><![CDATA[FMCG giant PZ Cussons has appointed Manchester-based Code Computerlove as its digital marketing agency following a two-way competitive pitch for two of its leading brands Original Source and Carex. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-09 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Meredith Belbin to speak at Old Trafford management seminar</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Internationally renowned British management theorist Meredith Belbin will sort the shapers from the specialists at a Manchester event in March. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-08 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Code Computerlove appointed as Crown Paints&apos; digital agency</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester digital marketing specialists Code Computerlove has been appointed to create an all new consumer website for decorative paint brand Crown and overhaul its digital marketing, following a three way competitive pitch. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>University of Manchester aims to boost local ethnic minority recruitment</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=750511155</link>
<description><![CDATA[The University of Manchester is joining key local employers on Thursday 10th January 2008 at The Cooperative in Manchester to learn about the role they can play in attracting talent from ethnic minority communities. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Salford University centre encourages regeneration information exchange</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The University of Salford has launched a new centre aimed at bringing people together to share information about regeneration. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-04 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>UMIC and Stockport Council confirm Broadstone Mill incubator deal</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Stockport Council has given a big thumbs-up to developing a not-for-profit Community Interest Company to take forward business incubation space at Broadstone Mill in Reddish, in partnership with the University of Manchester Incubator Company (UMIC). ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-03 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>UMIC signs two new tenants to Grafton Street incubator facility</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The University of Manchester Incubator Company (UMIC) has welcomed two new tenant companies to its leading-edge Grafton Street laboratory and technology facilities. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-03 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Rochdale&apos;s Zen Internet announces major HQ expansion plans</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1355093068</link>
<description><![CDATA[Award-winnning ISP Zen Internet has revealed its plans to accelerate expansion and create new employment opportunities with the purchase of a prestigious new HQ building early in 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-01-02 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester young scientists team wins biotech Young Entrepreneur award</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Led by a team of biology research students, Optdermis collected the Best Medical Technology prize at the finals of the UK&apos;s Biotechnology Young Entrepreneurs Scheme in December 2007. ]]></description>
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<title>Greater Manchester Business News round-up w/e 21.12.07</title>
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<description><![CDATA[InvestinManchester.com&apos;s regular round-up of business stories from around the region, with links to further details. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-21 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Wigan Economy to be boosted by Trencherfield Mill Development</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1656824358</link>
<description><![CDATA[Developers Stewart Milne are confident Wigan&apos;s economy will receive a boost when the first commercial units are let at their landmark development in the heart of the town. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-18 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Big Chip 10th Anniversary Awards in 2008: Bigger, Better, Greener</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1776282252</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Big Chip Awards for North West companies excelling in the use of IT and digital technology are back in a landmark year that celebrates a decade of digital performance and the 60th anniversary of the very first computer, designed and built in Manchester. ]]></description>
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<title>First occupier signs contract on Rochdale Kingsway lease</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1910654723</link>
<description><![CDATA[Wilson Bowden Developments has exchanged contracts with the first industrial / manufacturing company to relocate to the Kingsway Business Park at Junction 21 of the M62 motorway. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-17 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Developers reveal their vision for Rochdale Town Centre redevelopment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Three major developers have revealed designs to transform Rochdale town centre with a new retail heart and a vibrant river-side district. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-17 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Greater Manchester Business News round-up w/e 14.12.07</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1916759777</link>
<description><![CDATA[InvestinManchester.com&apos;s regular round-up of business stories from around the region, with links to further details. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-14 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Silver Films launches Umbro SX short film ad campaign</title>
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<description><![CDATA[London and Manchester-based Silver Films has produced a series of three short films to support the launch of Umbro&apos;s SX football boots. Available only in exclusive stores such as Selfridges and Harvey Nichols, the hi-tech, hi-concept SX boots are Umbro&apos;s premium performance product of 2007. ]]></description>
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<title>Leadership boost for Rochdale Council leaders</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Leadership was top of the agenda for Rochdale Borough Council on Monday, when their innovative new management programme was launched in front of over 180 managers at the Town Hall. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-14 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>East Manchester&apos;s Smart Plan wins &#xa3;10k Enterpize Award</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Smart Plan, a computer software design company based in One Central Park in Newton Heath has scooped the top prize in a major competition called EnterPrize organised by urban regeneration company New East Manchester. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-13 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>The &apos;Manchester Bobber&apos; gains national recognition by winning a Ruslight Award</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A Manchester company and its wave-power invention - the Manchester Bobber - beat off stiff competition from marine renewable developers from across the UK to win a national award. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-12 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Salford Business School&apos;s John Davies elected ISBE Director and Trustee</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1961891714</link>
<description><![CDATA[A staff member from Salford Business School has become a key figure in an international business institute. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-12 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>MMU researchers: Aviation industry can do more to cut pollution</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1081954009</link>
<description><![CDATA[Researchers looking at how rising air travel can be balanced with environmental concerns say part of the solution lies in more effective air traffic management. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-12 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Vice-Chancellor says graduate careers are MMU&apos;s top priority</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=505024258</link>
<description><![CDATA[Professor John Brooks, vice-chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University, has emphasised employability as his top priority in a recent article in the Times Higher Education Supplement. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Bury&apos;s Hollywood Catering Services named NWV+M facility of the month</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=68736990</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bury-based Hollywood Catering Services (HCS) tasted a piece of their namesake last week when hit TV show The Street won two International Emmys. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-11 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester Incubator welcomes two new bioscience companies</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=460645455</link>
<description><![CDATA[The University of Manchester Incubator Company (UMIC) welcomes two new tenant companies to its leading-edge Grafton Street laboratory and technology facilities. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>MWV+M unveils Northern Routes to success for North West TV Talent</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1322658541</link>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone in the Northwest who wants to work in TV is being offered a chance to take their first steps on the career ladder, with the launch of an inspirational &#x96; and paid - new training programme. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Conlon achieves quality standards with help from the Centre for Assessment</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1112381541</link>
<description><![CDATA[Preston and Manchester-based construction company, Conlon Construction, has worked with the Centre for Assessment in Wigan to successfully implement ISO 9001 and Investors in People (IIP) throughout its business. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1112381541</guid>
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<title>Greater Manchester Business News round-up w/e 07.12.07</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=630072442</link>
<description><![CDATA[InvestinManchester.com&apos;s regular round-up of business stories from around the region, with links to further details. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>Zen Internet wins fourth &apos;Best ISP&apos; accolade at 2007 PC Pro Awards</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanchester.com/News/detail.php?id=1231838452</link>
<description><![CDATA[Rochdale&apos;s Zen Internet has been given a fourth PC Pro Award for Best Broadband ISP at the Science Museum in London. ]]></description>
<pubDate>2007-12-07 00:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>New MD of mediacity:uk taking the stage at regional TV conference</title>
<link>http://www.investinmanc