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Liverpool Printing Business in Drive for Green Education

09.06.09

Liverpool-based printing company Redwood Press has formed an initiative to support the government’s Eco Schools Programme which aims to ensure every school in the UK is sustainable by the year 2020.

Liverpool Business Sets off for Cannes Film Festival Following Prestigious UK Film Council Contract Win

12.05.09

Liverpool-based event management company Eventa Management has been chosen to manage the UK Film Council’s presence at the Cannes International Film Festival. It is the sixth time Eventa has won the prestigious contract.

Merseyside Maritime Business to Support New Wind Farm Projects

14.04.09

A Merseyside maritime business is gearing up to undertake part of a significant project to develop a series of new wind farms which are to be built offshore between Anglesey and the Isle of Man.

BACKING BOOSTS NEW PRICE COMPARISON SITE

07.04.09

Liverpool based www.pricebyprice.com - the price comparison website designed to revolutionise the online purchasing power for people with disabilities is expanding thanks to an investment boost.

AFM Backs Entrepreneurial Furniture Design and Manufacturing Duo

21.11.08

A company which provides foreign exchange and international & domestic payment services to SMEs and mid corporate businesses is expanding with a £1m investment from Alliance Fund Managers (AFM) and Enterprise Ventures (EV).

Christmas Every Day for Liverpool Business

28.10.2008

With around two months to go most of us are still trying to put Christmas to the back of our minds. But for one Liverpool business Christmas is a year-round fixture.

Flasma Steps into International Markets with £350k Investment

21.10.2008

A business which has developed a unique floor-based screen system which can be used for advertising, information and entertainment has received a £350k investment from Alliance Fund Managers (AFM) through the Merseyside Special Investment Fund Liverpool Seed Fund.

Funding Package Bakes Bright Future for Southport Business

07.10.2008

A 50 year old family bakery business has received a cash boost of more than £300k, including a loan from Alliance Fund Managers (AFM), to bring in new high-tech equipment to assist the company’s expansion plans.

AFM Investment Supports Ethical Printing Company

12.09.2008

A Liverpool-business is helping customers throughout the UK improve their environmental standards by offering ethical printing services.

Finance Package Funds Expansion for QTS

27.08.2008

A Wirral-based vocational training provider is expanding with backing from Alliance Fund Managers (AFM), through the Merseyside Special Investment Fund (MSIF) Small Firms Fund.

Backbeat Beatles Back in Town

08.07.2008

Liverpool-based business the Backbeat Beatles will take to the stage at the Liverpool Arena & Convention Centre on Thursday as part of the Beatles Day which will raise money for The Alder Hey Imagine Appeal & Liverpool Unites.

Investment Signals Expansion for Nemesis

03.07.2008

A Liverpool communications provider is undergoing significant expansion with a cash boost from Alliance Fund Managers (AFM) through the MSIF Small Firms Fund and private investment which includes capital from some of its staff.

Expansion for Mersey Printing Firm

15.04.2008

A Merseyside printing firm is expanding with a funding package totalling more than £250k including support from Merseyside Special Investment Fund (MSIF).

Liverpool Film Company to Honour Dixie

08.04.2008

A Liverpool film production company is to immortalise one of Merseyside's most famous sons, the legendary footballer William Ralph 'Dixie' Dean.

£550k Funding Package Boosts Merseyside Family Business

18.03.2008

A Merseyside manufacturing business is looking to boost its sales abroad with a £550k investment package including a loan from Merseyside Special Investment Fund (MSIF).

Investment Paints Colourful Future for Sterling Colours

26.02.2008

An established Merseyside company which manufactures printing inks and coatings is expanding with support from Merseyside Special Investment Fund (MSIF).

MSIF Funding Package Mixes Recipe of Success for Nurock

12.02.2008

A company which has developed an innovative hyrdraulic concrete mixing system is expanding with a funding package of more than £360k including support from Merseyside Special Investment Fund (MSIF).

MSIF Backs Innovative Printing Company

08.01.2008

A company specialising in cutting-edge printing technology has been backed by Merseyside Special Investment Fund (MSIF).

MSIF Funding Helps Innovative Technology Company Expand into U.S.

27th November 2007

A company which has developed revolutionary products to help clinical scientists around the world combat cancer and other genetic-related diseases is expanding with backing from Merseyside Special Investment Fund (MSIF).

£700k Funding Package is Music to Dolphin’s Ears

20th November 2007

Two entrepreneurs who set up a business using their student loans are expanding with backing from Merseyside Special Investment Fund (MSIF) and Bank of Scotland.