Business Development And Support
Business Link Northwest
Business Link Northwest now has local creative sector specialists working in Stockport offering free business support, advice and information to grow your business. The team is independent and impartial - a unique free service that many businesses already appreciate. If you are working in any of the creative sectors please contact either:
Ian Dunkerley t: 07909 893453,
e: ian.dunkerley@businesslinknw.co.uk
Or
Alison Denholm t: 07909 884943
e: alison.denholm@businesslinknw.co.uk
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/northwest
Stockport MBC Business Support Web Pages
Links and information about business support services and resources in Stockport
http://www.stockport.gov.uk/content/business/
Trafford Business Ventures (TBV)
Supporting businesses to start up, expand, access resources and develop skills, TBV serves Stockport and has an office at Houldsworth Mill
http://www.tbv.org.uk/d/index.php?pageId=36
Local Networks
Stockport Economic Alliance (SEA)
A forum for local businesses to come together to “unleash Stockport’s potential at an economic force within the region”.
http://www.stockport.gov.uk/content/business/economicdevelopmentstrategy/sea?a=5441
Workspaces
Broadstone Mill
A new major hub for businesses located in the heart of Houldsworth Village, Broadstone Mill offers a dedicated centre for the creative industries, flexible business space and a business incubator programme managed by The University of Manchester Incubator Company (UMIC).
Vernon Mill Artists CIC
A large artists studio accommodating over 30 artists and public access exhibition space.
Workspace Centres Ltd
Providing managed workspace at three prestigious sites in Stockport including: Houldsworth Mill, Merchants House and Mansion House Chambers.
Learning and Training
Stockport College
An “Outstanding” (Ofsted May 2007) College offering a wide range of academic and vocational courses from GSCE to degree level.
For Stockport Training for Business visit:
www.stockport.ac.uk/business_training/
Venues
Hatworks
A unique museum offering specialist exhibitions, workshops and events. Hatworks also offers space to hire for meetings and conferences.
www.hatworks.org.uk
Stockport Art Gallery and Arts Team
Stockport Art Gallery is one of the borough’s major venues. The Arts Team lead on a wide programme of arts development and community engagement.
www.stockport.gov.uk/content/leisureculture/culture/artgallery