Business News Round Up (05/03/19)

North West allocated £281m from £1.6b Stronger Towns Funds

The North West is to receive £281 million of funding as part of the £1.6 billion Stronger Towns Fund, which aims to create new jobs, improve local skills and boost economic activity.

https://marketingstockport.co.uk/news/north-west-allocated-281m-from-1-6b-stronger-towns-fund/

Scottish tourist attractions see visitor numbers increase for the fifth year running

Scottish tourist attractions have experienced an increase in visitors for the fifth year consecutive year.

https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/news/scotland/scottish-tourist-attractions-see-visitor-numbers-increase-for-fifth-year-running/

Business Gateway sets to launch its first Women in Business Growth Programme on International Women’s Day

Business Gateway has revealed plans to launch its Women In Business Growth Programme to celebrate women in business and highlight their contribution to the economy

http://www.bqlive.co.uk/entrepreneurship/2019/03/04/news/business-gateway-sets-to-launch-its-first-women-in-business-growth-programme-on-international-women-s-day-35120/

Verastar named Business of the Year at the Greater Manchester Business Awards 2019

Manchester based business services provider Verastar was named Business of the Year at the Greater Manchester Business Awards 2019.

https://businessmanchester.co.uk/2019/03/04/verastar-named-business-of-the-year-at-the-greater-manchester-business-awards-2019/