Date: Wednesday 4th August 2027
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: TBC, Stockport
Cost:
£30 Non Member +VAT
The Future of the Town Centre – What Comes Next for Business, Property and Place?
Event:
The Future of the Town Centre – What Comes Next for Business, Property and Place?
Stockport town centre has already undergone significant change, bringing new homes, development and activity into the area. The next question is how that momentum can translate into lasting opportunity for businesses, investors and the wider local economy.
What comes next for Stockport town centre will be considered through the needs of businesses, investors and the wider local economy. The conversation will cover the balance of homes, workplaces, leisure, retail, public space and connectivity, alongside changing consumer and working patterns.
It is designed to give attendees insight into where further transformation may create opportunity, what could constrain future growth and how businesses can help shape, and benefit from, a town centre that remains relevant and economically active.
About The Speakers
Claire-Marie Boggiano
STRIDE Facilitator & Leadership Coach
Claire-Marie is a Chartered Engineer holding an MBA from Manchester Business School. Claire-Marie is a guest lecturer in Change Management and Entrepreneurship at Manchester Business School. She is the alumni lead for MBS Women Leading in Business group and regularly hosts the Institute of Directors Women’s Forum in the North West. Claire-Marie is a committee member of the IoD Manchester and has recently commenced working with EEF The Manufacturing Organisation to raise the profile of Women in Engineering. Claire-Marie is an expert in Change Management for many years and delivers the Day 3 workshop of the STRIDE programme – Oakridge’s 6 month leadership programme for female middle management development. Her workshop focuses on the managing business aspect. This is the final element of the programme and supports women attending to learn more about how they can impact their organisation, bring others with them and to become a role model for others. Claire-Marie is a member of the Manchester City Council International Women’s Day Steering Group. To any challenge Claire-Marie brings energy, focus and action. Her core skills include “breaking eggs”, “building gladiators” and “making connections”. Claire-Marie believes organisations and teams succeed by working with the imagination and talents of their people.