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25 August 2026

Skills Development Service extended to June 2027 following strong demand from Greater Manchester businesses

Businesses across Greater Manchester will continue to benefit from tailored workforce development support after the Employer Engagement for Essential Work Skills (EEEWS) contract was extended until June 2027.

19 August 2026

Good Employment Charter: Public Consultation

Greater Manchester workers and employers invited to help shape the future of workplace culture.

17 August 2026

Venture Forward Cohort 3: Helping Underrepresented Founders Prepare for Equity Investments

Businesses across the North looking to scale and secure investment can still apply for Venture Forward Cohort 3, an Innovate UK initiative delivered by GC Angels. Helping underrepresented founders secure investment

30 July 2026

Manufacturing Brands: Building Reputation, Trust and Growth

Manufacturers from across Greater Manchester joined a GM Business Growth Hub workshop exploring how strategic branding drives growth, trust and competitiveness, with practical insights from Good Bubble, HMG Paints and AI branding experts.

16 July 2026

GM Business Growth Hub Manufacturing Team Looks to the Future at Siemens Transform 2026

GM Business Growth Hub’s Manufacturing Team attended Siemens Transform 2026, exploring AI, digital twins, automation and energy innovations. The event highlighted opportunities for Greater Manchester manufacturers to boost productivity, sustainability, digitalisation and growth.

24 June 2026

New toolkit launched to simplify sustainability for business

Green Economy and SP Electricity North West have partnered to simplify decarbonisation for businesses across the North West. The Sustainable Growth Toolkit is a new online resource to help businesses unlock energy savings, navigate compliance and deliver carbon reduction.

22 June 2026

Founders offered rare chance for on-the-spot pitching feedback

GM Business Growth Hub are partnering with Venture Café to give Greater Manchester founders a chance to practice their pitches and get on the spot feedback from real investors and experts.

19 June 2026

Greater Manchester manufacturers invest £1.3m in digital tech with Made Smarter

Businesses across the city-region have secured a combined £396,000 of grant funding through the Government-backed adoption programme. Together, the projects are forecast to create 66 new jobs, upskill 80 existing workers and support growth in Greater Manchester expected to exceed £9.4 million.

11 June 2026

Greater Manchester businesses scaling globally as International Scale Up Programme opens Cohort 3

Businesses across Greater Manchester are already expanding into international markets through the International Scale Up Programme. Applications are now open for Cohort 3, inviting a new group of ambitious companies to take their next step toward global growth.

03 June 2026

Stockport Council Deputy Chief Executive Visits Arden Dies to Highlight Advanced Manufacturing and Global Growth

Stockport Council Deputy Chief Executive Paul Richards visited Arden Dies in Marple on Wednesday 3 June to meet the team behind one of the UK’s leading advanced manufacturers, as part of a joint visit with GM Business Growth Hub.

20 May 2026

Greater Manchester Creative Exchange 2026

The Greater Manchester Creative Industries Exchange brought together freelancers, organisations, educators, and industry leaders for a full day celebration of the region’s creative strengths.

18 May 2026

Learning at Work Week 2026: Celebrating the Many Ways to Learn Across Greater Manchester

Learning at Work Week 2026 shines a spotlight on a simple but powerful idea: there are many ways to learn. From bite-sized digital resources and peer learning to hands-on workshops and accredited training, learning today is more flexible, inclusive and accessible than ever.

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