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New Concept Gaming, based at the Liverpool Science Park, has received £250,000 backing from Alliance Fund Managers (AFM) through the MSIF Liverpool Seed Fund for jOG, an add-on gadget that is compatible with existing games and consoles. The device, which will be released in 2008, detects when the player jogs on the spot and projects that movement into the game. AFM has committed up to a further £450,000 if the company reaches certain targets. The product is the brainchild of New Concept managing director Brendan Ludden, who set the business up in 2005. 
There was a glimmer of hope last night for what must be one of the most long-awaited bridges of all time as councillors in Halton gave the green light to detailed plans for the Mersey Gateway Project, a £390m scheme to build a new crossing between Runcorn and Widnes. The borough council considered two planning applications for major alterations to the road network and for changes to the traffic flow and layout on the Silver Jubilee Bridge once the Mersey Gateway has been built. But it's not over yet - a public inquiry is inevitable, due to the size of the project, and the new bridge is expected to open in 2014.
New museum secures funding The new £70m Museum of Liverpool, which is being built at the Pier Head, has been awarded a grant of £11m by the Heritage Lottery Fund. National Museums Liverpool will use the money to fit the four proposed sections covering the city's history, people and culture. With three floors and a predicted 750,000 visitors per year, the new museum is expected to boost the local economy. As well as providing at least 500 construction jobs, it will create 73 permanent jobs once completed.
J2 heads to France J2 Retail Systems, a Warrington-based manufacturer of PC and LCD touch-screens and point-of-sale hardware to the retail, hospitality and leisure industries, has announced expansion into the French electronic point of sale market. The company is also looking to develop sales in Germany, Benelux and Scandinavia and has appointed a European business development director.
International trade boost Merseyside companies looking to do business overseas are set to benefit from a £500,000 international trade fund launched by the Government Office for the North West. The money will be allocated by the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and can be used to fund trade missions and to support travel overseas to conduct independent research. Kevin Griffiths, the Chamber's director of commercial services, said: "The financial support is designed to help Merseyside companies move into foreign markets and can be used to fund a wide range of promotional activities and marketing including creation of leaflets, flyers and multilingual websites." Businesses have until 30 November to claim the funding.
New innovation fund launched Following the launch of the government's Innovation Nation white paper in March, the Learning and Skills Council has unveiled plans for a new fund, designed to increase collaboration between further education (FE) providers and businesses in the region. Colleges and other training providers will be able to apply for funding of between £250,000 and £800,000 from the FE Specialisation and Innovation Fund to drive business innovation through partnership and knowledge exchange. A "small number of targeted pathfinder projects" will be successful.
Rees-Roberts builds property team Liverpool's Rees-Roberts solicitors have brought two new staff members into the fold. The property practice's newest solicitor is Jane Gunnion, who comes armed with a specialist knowledge of risk management and compliance strategies. Gunnion will take on a supporting role in the firm's India Buildings office. Meanwhile, Zoe Simmons has arrived to work as a paralegal. With three years' experience and plans to qualify as a solicitor by 2010, she will work in the residential area of the business.
Wirral auctioneer Smith and Sons claims to be bucking the property trend, having sold 17 of 30 lots at its most recent auction, held in Bromborough. A total of £1.7m was raised. Auctioneer Chris Johnson said that the rate of deals shows there is still demand for properties requiring refurbishment, either for owner occupation or with letting potential, as long as vendors are realistic when setting guide and reserve prices.
Rock steady Crewe Pochin Developments has launched Emperor Court, a 21,700 sq ft office development on Crewe Business Park in Cheshire. Located off Electra Way, Emperor Court marks the last available plot at the 67-acre park, which boasts occupiers including DEFRA, Fujitsu and Virgin Trains. Amenities at the scheme include a Ramada Encore hotel and a Kids Unlimited crèche.
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