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Nine Northern Chambers lead Northern Powerhouse talks

Chris Fletcher, Policy and Marketing Director from Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

Nine Chambers of Commerce representing over 16,000 businesses, who employ over 1.4m workers across the North of England, have produced a joint assessment of the

Barrie Bernstein loses fight against cancer

Barrie Bernstein, a leading figure in the Rochdale and Middleton areas for many years and the driving force behind the creation of the Rochdale Development Agency, has lost his fight against cancer.

Mr Bernstein, 76, died on 24

Steve Kuncewicz:- some of the challenges associated with working in Manchester’s C & D Industry

The Head of IP & Media at Bermans discusses some of the challenges associated with working in Manchester’s creative and digital industry

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KP Industries uses £1m+ in orders to invest in new premises and staff

KP Industries Limited, the Rochdale-based manufacturer of industrial conveyor systems and handling equipment, has used the profits from orders exceeding £1 million to part fund the purchase of a new manufacturing facility and take on four new employees.

Kingsway Business Park growth continues

Rochdale’s Kingsway Business Park is continuing to grow and cement its reputation for being one of the most important locations for new businesses in the north west.

JD Sports recently signed an agreement that will

Quat-Chem Shortlisted for National Innovation Award

Rochdale chemical manufacturer, Quat-Chem, was shortlisted alongside some of the industry’s largest multinationals for the Innovation Award at the prestigious Chemical Industry Awards 2015. The Chemical Industries Association is the organisation that represents chemical and pharmaceutical businesses across

Work starts on huge speculative industrial scheme

Harbert Management Corporation has started work on a 212,830 sq ft speculative industrial scheme at Heywood Distribution Park. The park near Heywood is managed by CBRE Asset Services and currently comprises 1.8 million sq ft of warehouse and industrial space

John Hudson Retires

John Hudson, the Chief Executive of Rochdale Development Agency (RDA) is retiring after 22 years at the head of the borough’s economic and business development agency. The RDA was created in 1993 to spearhead the economic and physical regeneration