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Social Republic Chosen To Support U.S Based Homeless Dogs Hotel

CSR

Sam Whitear

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25/08/2022

American charity, The Hotel for Homeless Dogs, has commissioned Manchester social media agency, Social Republic, as it pushes for growth to expand facilities by raising $1.5m.

Social Republic will develop a bespoke social media strategy and look to improve engagement with new and existing audiences across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

The Hotel For Homeless Dogs is a humane centre based in Rhode Island, USA, saving dogs and cats from high-kill shelters, whilst changing the perception of animal welfare to one of positivity and beauty.

By making it a luxury environment for the animals, the hotel is changing the view of animal standards, as well as creating a friendly and welcoming community for volunteers.

The hotel aims to rehome animals into positive and loving home environments, whilst providing an experience that looks and feels beautiful for everyone involved.

Completely reliant on donations, the hotel is looking to raise $1.5m in order to move into a new facility that will increase the number of animals they can save and re-home.

Susan Joseph, Executive Director at Hotel For Homeless Dogs commented:

“Our priority is a fundraising campaign that will allow us to develop a new home for dogs and cats across the United States.

Improving the state of animal welfare is a challenge, but with the help of Social Republic and their innovative social media ideas, together we can turn it into a reality.

I am excited to see what we can do together.”

CEO of Social Republic, Rob Illidge added:

“Our partnership with the Hotel For Homeless Dogs represents a game-changing moment for animal welfare in the United States.

We will be utilising this opportunity to develop a unique fundraising strategy whilst increasing the quality and quantity of social media content.

As a team of animal lovers and creators of purpose-led campaigns, we can’t wait to get started.”

The Hotel For Homeless Dogs is looking to grow its community and build a strong donor base so that expansion is possible, improving upon the lives of both the animals they save and the volunteers they welcome.

Championing happiness and positivity in an otherwise dark space, the hotel brings a new perspective to animal welfare.

Social Republic has established itself as a leading agency for non-profit organisations, working with the NHS, British Red Cross, Melanoma UK and Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation in the United States.

Mayor hails “fantastic” arrival of the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult in Manchester, as strategic body aims to boost the region’s productivity by £500m

Property

Sam Whitear

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24/08/2022

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Mayor hails “fantastic” arrival of the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult in Manchester, as strategic body aims to boost the region’s productivity by £500m

A new office for the High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVM Catapult) and
deep tech innovation organisation, CPI, in Manchester will bridge the region’s manufacturing output gap of £500m million according to new research cited by HVM Catapult.

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said:
“This is fantastic news for Greater Manchester and especially for our manufacturing sector. The HVM Catapult is there to help businesses innovate, which
will spark further investment and the support the creation of high-quality jobs.

“Going back to the Industrial Revolution, our city-region has been at the centre of advances in science and technology. Innovation is just as important to our future.
Increased R&D spending and more productive businesses can power the growth of our economy and level up the North.”

The HVM Catapult and
CPI have unveiled analysis relating to the output gap to mark the opening of its
Manchester offices in the heart of the city’s innovation district at Bruntwood SciTech’s Circle Square – a joint venture partnership between Bruntwood and Legal & General.

HVM Catapult Chief Executive, Katherine Bennett said: “Backing
manufacturing through technology innovation in Manchester is an important part of the ‘levelling up’ agenda. Mancunians are extremely hard workers and there is so much opportunity for growth in the region. Manufacturing not only brings direct benefits to
the local economy, but every 100 manufacturing jobs creates in turn an additional 90 jobs in the wider economy.

“To expand its impact across the North, CPI’s new Manchester office, alongside its office recently opened in Liverpool City Region at another of Bruntwood SciTech’s locations
– Liverpool Science Park, will further connect the innovation ecosystem and boost prosperity across the North of England. HVM Catapult and CPI hope to pave the way for R&D in the region and
deliver commercial and collaborative technology innovation projects that boost sustainability, health and economic prosperity.”

HVM Catapult’s seven centres of industrial innovation, including CPI, were brought together in 2011 by Innovate UK. In 2021/22, the network worked with more
than 5,500 industrial partners. CPI collaborates with partners in industry, academia, government and the investment community to catalyse
the delivery of incredible healthcare and sustainability innovations.

The first HVM Catapult presence in Manchester
will support the region to deliver its technology and innovation plans and bolster the local economy. HVM
Catapult and CPI will encourage businesses to invest in innovation
and support the creation of new products and processes, which could boost productivity in the region by up to £500m a year.

Frank Millar, CEO of CPI, said: “CPI has worked collaboratively
with businesses and institutions in Manchester over several years. With its industrial history, outstanding academic institutions, and thriving start-up, science and technology scene, opening an office in Manchester is delivering our strategy to enable place-based
innovation. Through high-impact innovation partnerships, strategies and programmes, we’re excited to support businesses in Greater Manchester to become more competitive, delivering impact in the local economy, developing
skills, and creating and protecting high-value jobs.”

Bruntwood SciTech will be supporting the HVM Catapult with direct introductions to fast growing start-ups and scale-ups who would benefit, both at Circle
Square and at their other Greater Manchester and Cheshire campuses – Manchester Science Park, Citylabs and Alderley Park. The organisations join a strong community now based at Circle Square, including disruptive tech and digital start-ups in the Tech Incubator
and global leading companies such as Hilti, Bosch Automotive, Roku and Octopus Energy.

Dr Kath Mackay, Director for Life Sciences at Bruntwood SciTech, commented:
“As the UK’s leading property provider dedicated to driving the growth of the science and technology sector, we’re
delighted to welcome both HVM Catapult and one of its founding members CPI to Circle Square. They will be located in the heart of Manchester’s innovation district, the Oxford Road Corridor, putting them perfectly placed in immediate proximity to the world-renowned
academic institutions and the largest cluster of the city’s science and tech businesses, enabling the HVMC to tap into the ecosystem we’re proud to have nurtured here.

“This exciting partnership aligns perfectly with our vision and model of curating interconnected, industry-leading innovation districts
and ecosystems right across the UK. With CPI and the Manufacturing Technology Centre – both founding members in the Catapult, already operating from Liverpool Science Park and the HVM Catapult in talks for further sites with us, there has never been greater
access to facilities, funding, talent, or collaboration opportunities for science and tech businesses looking to form, scale and grow in the UK’s leading regional cities.”

HVM Catapult will host a launch event next month after moving into Circle Square for important stakeholders including The University of Manchester.

Professor Luke Georghiou, Deputy President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at The University of Manchester, said:
“The High Value Manufacturing Catapult will provide another key element in our rapidly developing regional innovation ecosystem – in Manchester, we have developed an approach which accelerates the flow of new knowledge into applications.

“We do this through our world-class facilities in graphene and other advanced materials, biotechnology and health which together provides firms of all sizes the opportunity
to work in partnership with leading experts, as well as giving access to our state-of-the-art equipment.

“A vital part of the Manchester offer is the highly qualified graduate workforce which attracts knowledge-based firms into the city while, at the same time, helps existing
companies to grow their innovative activities.

“This entrepreneurial culture is driving the formation of growing numbers of spin-outs and start-ups, evidenced by a record year from the University’s Innovation Factory.
Scaling-up will also be strongly aided by the new Northern Gritstone investment company which this year raised £215m for investment in high-tech spin-outs.”

Pannone Corporate makes raft of promotions across the firm

Appointments

Sam Whitear

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24/08/2022

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Pannone Corporate makes raft of promotions across the firm

North West law firm, Pannone Corporate, has announced the promotion of seven people across its team, including two promotions to Associate Partner.

Effective from 21 July, Bill Dunkerley has been promoted to Associate Partner in the firm’s Regulatory team. Since joining the firm in 2019, Bill has quickly built up a strong reputation in the area of regulatory interventions and prosecutions, including corporate and gross negligence manslaughter, health and safety offences, with extensive experience advising and assisting care providers.

He is joined as Associate Partner by Michael McNally, who joined the Employment team last year as director. He advises employers on all aspects of employment law, including regular representation and advocacy in the Employment Tribunal. He has particular experience working with businesses in the care, manufacturing, transport and logistics, retail, leisure and hospitality sectors.

Commenting on his promotion, Bill said: “I’m delighted to have been promoted to Associate Partner alongside Michael, during an exciting period of growth for Pannone Corporate.

“It’s a real honour to have moved up through the ranks, as we look to build on the momentum achieved across the Regulatory team, and the firm as a whole.”

In total, Pannone has promoted seven people. These include: Arshnoor Amershi, who has been promoted to Director in the Corporate Services team, where she specialises in all aspects of corporate legal work, such as M&A and disposals, reorganisations and restructuring; Andrew Walsh, who joined Pannone as a trainee solicitor seven years ago, rising up the ranks to become Senior Associate in Corporate Services; and James Brandwood, who has been promoted to Senior Associate in the Real Estate team.

In addition, Radhika Das, who joined as a Legal Executive in 2018, has become an Associate in the Employment team; together with Lauren Beech, who has been promoted to Associate in Commercial Services.

Paul Jonson, senior partner at Pannone, commented: “These promotions represent Pannone’s commitment to investing in our people and the future of the firm.

“The Associate Partner promotions are thoroughly well deserved. Bill and Michael have both demonstrated a clear focus on both technical excellence and commercial advice in a short space of time, to provide a high quality service to clients. Everyone who has been promoted should be incredibly proud of their achievements.”

The promotions follow the recent appointments of Paul Jagger as Debt Recovery Manager, joining from Ward Hadaway, together with Dominic Beddow, solicitor in Real Estate, Lauren Whittaker, Foreign Lawyer, Regulatory, and Belinda Cheung, Associate, Corporate.

Middlewich business acquired by Belgian waste management giant

Acquisitions

Sam Whitear

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23/08/2022

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Middlewich business acquired by Belgian waste management giant

EUROPEAN waste management business Indaver has acquired Middlewich waste management specialist BIP Chemical Holdings and BIP Environmental in a major deal.

BIP Chemical Holdings (including BIP Organics and Centec International) and BIP Environmental provide an end-to-end provision for hazardous waste, recycling solvents for clients in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Clients include Shell, Certas Energy, Veolia and DuPont.

North west law firm SAS Daniels LLP advised chairman and sole shareholder Mike Bennett on the sale.

Bennett formed BIP Chemical Holdings in 2006 and BIP Environmental in 2012. The business employs 75 people, mainly chemical engineers, process engineers and senior operators. Turnover in the current financial year is over £12 million.

Belgium-based Indaver has facilities and operations in more than 30 locations including Belgium, Germany, Ireland, UK, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. The Indaver Group manages five million tonnes of waste every year and employs 1,900 people.

Paul Tyrer, partner in the corporate group at SAS Daniels LLP, said:

“We were delighted when Mike appointed us to advise on this significant transaction. BIP is recognised as a market leader in its specialist field. Indaver was the right fit from the start and the acquisition provides the buyer with a platform to serve its industrial customers in the UK even better.”

Prior to setting up BIP Chemical Holdings, Bennett was a chemical trader in recycled solvents for more than 20 years. He said:

“After building up BIP over more than 20 years, it was essential that we found the right business with the right ethos to move it forward. Indaver brings unrivalled expertise and has plans to further invest in the site. I’m confident that I’m leaving the business in safe hands. The acquisition is great news for our customers and our extremely talented team.”

The legal team at SAS Daniels LLP comprised Paul Tyrer, Matthew Canfield, Rob Hughes and Warren Moores. Tax and accountancy support on the deal was provided by Lee Warburton at Voiseys. Liz Bruce and Duncan Cathie led a team from Brodies LLP that advised the buyer Indaver UK Limited.

Free business, digital and personal development events announced for Greater Manchester SMEs from August 25

Business support

Sam Whitear

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23/08/2022

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Free business, digital and personal development events announced for Greater Manchester SMEs from August 25

A Manchester digital apprenticeship provider has teamed up with leading business figures to create a programme of free, online seminars for organisations of any size and sector, and people working in a wide range of job roles across Greater Manchester

Individuals can register for seminars on digital security (safeguarding), data strategy (for growth and profit) and personal branding (for career success) between August 25 and November 24 2022.

The new events, which are being promoted locally to ensure a good regional take up, follow a sell-out three months May to July of the inaugural event programme going live, which were attended by more than 1000 people around the UK discussing the topics of GDPR, data science and data integration.

Industry experts and the NowSkills team will discuss hot topics from the business, digital and HR world via live, 30-minute webinar sessions plus exclusive Q&A sessions. The next three sessions are a mixture of business and personal seminars for all including employees, entrepreneurs and business owners.

August 25 is Digital Security with Rachael Bishop a professional with extensive experience in the public sector and government who will talk about the best ways to approach digital security and the safeguarding of stakeholders in a forever-changing digital world.

September 29 is Achieving Personal Success with high-level software developer Ketaki Vaidya who leads the Artificial Intelligence team in Oracle Hospitality. Her professional experience and career path has exposed her to the importance of personal branding and this session aims to empower professionals with the strategies to own and drive their careers forward.

The last event this year is on the topic of data strategy with founder and CEO of datazuum, Samir Sharm, a global speaker specialising in helping companies prioritise data initiatives, uncover growth opportunities and utilise data to increase revenue and profit.

The sessions are held over Zoom and at the end of each session, there is a unique opportunity for attendees to ask questions and gain useful advice and specific knowledge from people with years of knowledge and insight at the top of their respective fields.

The events are open for booking now via the NowSkills website and Eventbrite.

NowSkills managing director, Mark Norse, said: ‘It was very positive to see more than 1000 people register for the initial events and following this demand, we decided to add more events to the schedule. We’d particularly urge anyone working at SMEs in our Greater Manchester heartland to come forward so we can help with any regional issues and concerns. Our aim is to provide snippets of highly useful information from global experts that anyone can apply to their roles plus this time around, there is also some career advice. This is also what we do with our apprentices; we teach them the latest digital and IT skills as well as providing them with general skills and behaviours to help them pursue successful careers and thrive in the workplace.’

NowSkills offers specialist digital and IT training and apprenticeships around the UK for roles including software developer, information communications technician, data analyst and digital marketer.

THE NORTH’S DIRECT LINKS WITH CHINA RESTORED AS HAINAN AIRLINES RESUMES SERVICES

International

Sam Whitear

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22/08/2022

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THE NORTH’S DIRECT LINKS WITH CHINA RESTORED AS HAINAN AIRLINES RESUMES SERVICES

The airline started flights from the Northern hub in 2016, with the route going on to unlock hundreds of millions of pounds in trade, investment and tourism benefits.

The UK and Chinese governments last week agreed Manchester-China was one of the air corridors that could resume after a two-and-a-half year hiatus, and Hainan has moved quickly to start operating the popular service again, in time for the busy student season.

The news has been hailed as a major boost to the North and the UK’s levelling-up ambitions, with Manchester Airport becoming the only gateway outside of London with a direct service to mainland China.

Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director of Manchester Airport, said:

“Today’s announcement is clear evidence of the vital economic role that Manchester Airport plays, both in the North and the UK as a whole, as we emerge from the pandemic.

“Prior to 2020, the Hainan service provided vital connectivity to one of the world’s most important economies and I am sure this news will be welcomed by the hundreds of thousands of people across the North who travel to and from China each year.

“It is extremely positive to see critical routes like this return to our departure boards and we look forward to working closely with Hainan Airlines to build on the previous success of this route.”

Pre-pandemic, there were around 100,000 people a year who travelled between Manchester and Beijing from the airport’s catchment area.

Economic impact studies showed the route led to a 38% increase in Chinese visitors to the North, with an average spend per visit increasing by 94%, and export values grew by 41%.

The return of the route will also be incredibly encouraging for the more than 40 universities across the airport’s catchment area that welcome thousands of Chinese students each year.

Due to policy in China, the outbound service to Beijing will initially stop in the Chinese city of Dalian, but the inbound service will be direct from Beijing. From October the service will operate on a Tuesday.

Tao Zhu, the CEO from Hainan Airlines said:

“It is great to bring Hainan Airlines back to Manchester. Hainan Airlines is a 5-star Skytrax rated airline and we will operate an A330 aircraft on the route offering both economy and business classes. The flight arrives in Manchester at 10:00 each Monday and departs at 15:00.

“At the beginning of the resumption of flight, it will travel via Dalian first. After completing the seven days quarantine, passengers will be able to fly to other destinations within China according to their preferences.”

The route resumption has been welcomed by organisations across the North.

Rhys Whalley, Executive Director, Manchester China Forum (Acting Managing Director, MIDAS), said:

“We are delighted to see the return of Hainan Airlines to Manchester Airport. This is welcome news and signals our journey back to improved connectivity with Mainland China.

“Over the past couple of years, MCF has worked hand-in-hand with Hainan Airlines, the University of Manchester and wider partners to support students with the continuation of their studies through the operation of charter flights.

“The resumption of scheduled services between the UK and China is a very welcome development and one that will serve to accelerate post-pandemic recovery and engagement with the world’s leading growth economy.”

VisitEngland/VisitBritain CEO Patricia Yates said:
“We want to deliver a world-class welcome for returning Chinese visitors and the resumption of services making it easier for them to get here is a crucial part of our competitive tourism offer and recovery post-covid.

In 2019 China was the UK’s second most valuable inbound market, worth £1.7 Billion and Hainan’s direct route to Manchester will not only act as a gateway to the greater North West but also make it easier for visitors to come and explore regional Britain spreading the economic benefits of tourism growth across the UK.”

Zheng Xiyuan, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China to Manchester, said:

“On 23 October 2015, President Xi Jinping announced at Manchester Airport that Hainan Airlines would launch a direct flight from Beijing to Manchester, which would build a new bridge of cooperation between the two cities and the two countries. The route was suspended due to Covid-19, but even so, Hainan Airlines continued to send tens of thousands of Chinese students to Manchester on charter flights during the pandemic. Used mainly by Chinese students, the route is their way to pursue knowledge and their way home, and the bridge of white clouds carrying the longing of countless parents for their children, and the profound friendship between Chinese people and British people. I am very pleased that this route has been successfully re-launched, and it is the best way to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-UK ambassadorial diplomatic relations.”

Hainan’s on-board service is highly-rated. Lie flat beds in business class provide optimum comfort and relaxation. Hainan Airlines chooses only fresh ingredients for its on-board meals. Passengers can sample the tastes of the world as they fly to China. Delicate and delicious Chinese food allows them to experience a taste of China. However, other world foods are also on offer, allowing passengers to experience their taste of home thousands of miles away. International award-winning beverages enhance the culinary experience. Furthermore, an extensive entertainment service is also available for passengers to enjoy as they while away the hours onboard.

Miller Homes Announces £100,000 Contribution To Enhance Oldham

Property

Sam Whitear

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19/08/2022

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Miller Homes Announces £100,000 Contribution To Enhance Oldham

As Miller Homes launches its exciting new development in Shaw, Oldham, it has announced how a £100,000 contribution to the area will be spent in the community.

The funds will be spent in off-site, open space enhancements to several local spots including High Crompton Park, Rochdale Road and Shaw.

This announcement comes as the homebuilder begins to embed itself within the Shaw community, recently teaming up with a longstanding local business, Ryder and Dutton, to establish a sales presence and get to know the locals. It is also in talks with some Oldham charities to begin supporting the more vulnerable in the community.

Briar View is an exciting development of 3 and 4 bedroom homes located in the popular, friendly area of Shaw. Each home has been designed with sustainability in mind, and offers versatile living for the modern family. As of August, the first homes have been digitally launched online and are available to reserve now, with the second phase to be released in the coming weeks.

Clare Noakes, Sales Director for Miller Homes North West says: “We’re pleased to share how our monetary contributions will improve the areas of Shaw and Oldham and we’re looking forward to creating new happy homes here. I’m definitely looking forward to undertaking further work with the community as work on Briar View development progresses!”

Those interested in Briar View can register their interest online, or book an appointment to meet Development Sales Manager Louise in the Ryder and Dutton Shaw office on Market Street and talk through options.

Hundreds of customer services advisors needed to meet peak demand

Sam Whitear

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19/08/2022

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Hundreds of customer services advisors needed to meet peak demand

FM Outsource, a Bury-based provider of innovative outsourced customer service solutions, is launching a peak season recruitment drive to provide for its client roster of top UK brands.

As the company approaches the annual peak season for retailers and service providers, it is seeking to recruit around 400 new customer service advisors for both remote and office-based roles.

Team members can expect to work on several accounts across various sectors, supporting major household names including Superdrug, Hotel Chocolat, FedEx and Pret A Manger.

FM Outsource helps a wide range of clients to improve their customer experience and boost loyalty and sentiment by providing 24/7, multilingual, and omnichannel customer care, powered by cutting-edge proprietary technology.

The business has recently implemented a new learning and development system to facilitate high standards of remote onboarding and training, with the business now welcoming fully remote candidates as well as those based in the local area of Bury. This comes alongside its business-wide commitment to hybrid working prior to the pandemic.

FM Outsource offers a range of employee benefits, including access to an on-site gym and restaurant, frequent social events, and excellent bonus opportunities. It also offers an undergraduate scheme that develops graduates into ‘recruitment champions’ where they are tasked with assisting the recruitment team in funnelling in potential student recruits in exchange for a bonus.

Martin Brown, CCO of FM Outsource said: “This year we have invested heavily in recruitment, from attending fairs across the country to improving our processes. We want to ensure that we are providing a high-quality service for our clients all year round.

“The business has grown significantly over the past three years, with revenue soaring by 67%, so it is vital that we maintain this growth by making the team as strong and efficient as possible.

“One aspect we have sought to improve is the filtration of job applicants. We have introduced a new video recruitment system called Vidcruiter which allows us to filter candidates through online tests and video applications. We want to ensure we are only recruiting the best for our clients, which this system is enabling us to do, as we can quickly determine the most skilled and appropriate candidates. It also simplifies the process for candidates themselves, as the streamlined system makes job applications much easier.

“We pride ourselves on being a valued local employer that offers great internal support and progression opportunities. Many of our current senior management team started their career with us as customer services advisors. Taking an advisor role offers the opportunity to develop into a permanent team member and perhaps explore other areas of the business that take an interest.

“Looking ahead, by expanding our headcount, we can continue to meet the ever-changing expectations and demands of customers, whilst growing our impressive client roster further.”

To find out more about available roles, visit: https://fmoutsource.com/about-us/careers/

BOLTON AGENCY WINS NEW CONTRACT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT

Creative

Sam Whitear

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19/08/2022

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BOLTON AGENCY WINS NEW CONTRACT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT

Absolute Agency, based in Bolton, has been appointed by CarFinance 247 to support its sponsorship of leading World Rally Driver, Chris Ingram.

The team at Absolute will be creating social media content for CarFinance 247’s Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook channels and will be joining Chris for the World Rally Championships where we follow the remainder, and most exciting part, of the season as he battles for the title. The run in kicks off with the WRC Rally Ypres in Belgium in mid August and also takes in Greece and Spain before it ends in Japan in December.

The team will capture video and stills content of Chris in his bid to win the WRC2 rally 2022 and bring rally fans closer to the action, whilst building a closer brand affinity with CarFinance 247.

Absolute currently works with CarFinance 247 to support its sponsorship of the Duckhams Yuasa Racing team in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB championship, where Porsche Junior Adam Smalley currently lies 3rd in the championship.

Absolute Agency Managing Director Chris Hodgen says “We have been delivering great content for CarFinance 247 over the last six months including the “Born to Race” documentary series (available on YouTube) as well as other social activations, so we are delighted to be appointed for this additional social media and content campaign.

“We love working with clients who really want to be pushed and try things outside their comfort zone. They really appreciate the value in delivering engaging content alongside their current sponsorship programmes and we are looking forward to delivering some amazing content and hopefully see Chris crowned champion.”

Chris Ingram is currently leading the WRC2 Junior standings in his Skoda Fabia Rally car after competing in four of the seven rounds, with Belgium, Spain and possibly Rally Japan still to come.

Louis Rix CEO of CarFinance 247 said ““We have been incredibly impressed with the assets and support that Absolute have delivered during our sponsorship of the Porsche Carrera Cup. The high standard of their work convinced us that they would also be the perfect partners to support our sponsorship of rally driver, Chris Ingram.

“Chris and Adam are exceptional drivers who combine their natural skill with hard work and dedication and we’re proud to support them both as they develop their motorsport careers.”

CarFinance 247 has been on a journey in recent years and is now proud to be the UK’s leading digital motor finance platform. Thanks to a wide panel of lenders, cutting-edge technology, and data science modelling, they are able to provide tailored finance options to customers with a wide range of circumstances and connect them with used vehicles from reputable dealerships across the UK. Whether they are looking for an HP loan for a Honda Civic or a PCP agreement on a Porsche 911, CarFinance 247 can provide a personalised, no-obligation quote in minutes.

Orega completes Management agreement at The Tootal Buildings, Manchester

Blog

Sam Whitear

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19/08/2022

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Orega completes Management agreement at The Tootal Buildings, Manchester

Orega, the flexible workspace provider, has completed a Management Agreement with Pictet & XLB to create high spec flexible workspace at The Tootal Buildings, Manchester. The new space will be launched in December 2022.

Orega will be providing 20,000 sq. ft. of flexible newly refurbished premium private workspace on a phased basis within the building, in space which is designed to meet the significant demand for sub-5,000 sq ft space within the city centre.

There will be generous shared spaces to support collaboration and privacy pods for those who need to work quietly. In addition, Orega will offer substantial meeting and event spaces.

The Tootal Buildings are in Manchester’s Knowledge Corridor in the vibrant neighbourhood of Oxford Road in Central Manchester and are close to all major transport links such as the Metrolink at St Peter’s Square and Oxford Road train station.

The buildings have been awarded a Very Good certification from BREEAM for a sustainable built environment

The workspace offers brand new:

New reception, business lounge and café
A wide choice of different working zones
Award winning cycle and shower facilities
Inner courtyard gardens and amenity space
More space person than the industry norm
Unlimited barista-quality coffee, ordered by iPad technology
Secure sound proofing systems

It is the fifth flexible workspace that Orega has launched in Manchester and is hot on the heels on its completion of a 10-year Management Agreement to create 26,000 sq. ft. of high spec flexible workspace at 1 Balloon Street, Manchester, which opens in September 2022.

Orega now offers flex space from 19 locations across the UK and is the UK’s leading provider of flexible workspace under Management Agreements (as opposed to leases).

Ben Hutchen, Real Estate Director at Orega, commented: “With five flexible workspace centres in Manchester we believe we are successfully catering for the city’s booming businesses who are looking for a flexible way of working; a trend which we believe will become even more in demand with the current economic and political uncertainty and reluctance of businesses to be tied into long leases.”

“Our ground-breaking management agreement model allows our landlord partners the opportunity to make the most of their high-end quality office space whilst allowing them to retain control of their assets and brand.”

“We are delighted to add The Tootal Building to the Orega family in Manchester. The exceptional building and location are a natural fit for us, and we look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership with XLB and Pictet.”

Tony Lawson, Partner at XLB said, “This recent letting is testament to the importance occupiers place on providing the right environment for their staff and business. The Tootal Buildings provide a beautiful place to work, it has an active tenant community and strong underlying ESG credentials.”

Jonathan Cook, Director at CBRE, who advised the landlord said “Orega will make a fantastic addition to the tenant mix at the Tootal Buildings – with a solid proven track record in Manchester, they are the ideal flex operator to satisfy demand from occupiers who want to benefit from the St Peter’s Square interchange, massive talent pool in the micro-location and also Tootal’s huge transformation programme that XLB & Pictet have undertaken, providing best in class amenity.”

Ed Keany of Edwards & Co advised XLB & Pictet alongside joint agent CBRE.

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