Unhooked Communications appointed to launch new innovation centre

Unhooked Communications has been appointed to support the launch and promotion of     the new Merseyway Innovation Centre in Stockport.

Providing flexible, high quality office and meeting space for businesses and freelancers across a range of sectors – with a key focus on tech, creative, marketing, and businesses with a social purpose – Merseyway Innovation Centre promises to focus on building an engaged community that supports innovation, collaboration and growth. As well as a calendar of events and networking opportunities, businesses will also have access to the centre’s Innovation Director, Naomi Timperley, who will provide strategic coaching and growth and innovation support to businesses that use the space.

The innovation centre has a range of workspaces on offer, including coworking spaces, shared offices and individual offices, ranging from 100 sq ft up to 570 sq. ft plus a 1,000 sq. ft business lounge.

Unhooked Communications was selected to carry out the launch PR activity, which includes media relations, events and thought leadership, following a competitive tender process. Claire Gamble, Managing Director of Unhooked Communications, said: “I know first-hand just how valuable shared office environments and coworking spaces can be when you’re starting and growing a business. With the added benefits of an on-site Innovation Director and a dedicated team who will encourage networking and collaborations, Merseyway Innovation Centre is set to become a very special place for the businesses and individuals who use it. There’s a huge amount of regeneration going on in Stockport, and the launch of the centre will mean so many creative and ambitious businesses will be able to make the town their home.”

Rob Kates, Centre Manager said: “Not only did Unhooked Communications show us that they had great experience of promoting properties and services to businesses across our key sectors, but the team’s own network and ability to promote events and collaborations also impressed us. We have a strong pipeline of PR activity planned to help us launch Merseyway Innovation Centre, as well as put the spotlight on some of our brilliant businesses. We’re proud that this latest addition to Innovate Stockport’s portfolio will further strengthen the town’s ambitions to be a vibrant business hub.”

Merseyway Innovation Centre forms part of the Innovate Stockport portfolio, which includes Stockport Business & Innovation Centre at Broadstone Mill and Merchants House in the Market Place. Oxford Innovation Space will manage Merseyway Innovation Centre on behalf of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. The centre was developed thanks to funding from the EU’s European Regional Development Fund through Northern Powerhouse, Stockport Council and from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport’s Cultural Development Fund managed by Arts Council England.

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