16 September 2026
The EU is reshaping how it awards public contracts under its "Made in Europe" strategy. Here's what the changing procurement landscape means for Greater Manchester exporters, where the opportunities lie, and how to stay well positioned.
16 September 2026
Food and drink manufacturers from across Greater Manchester are being invited to join the launch of the new Greater Manchester Food and Drink Network, a semi-annual event to strengthen connections, share expertise and support the continued growth of one of the region's most important sectors.
15 September 2026
Invest Manchester and Marketing Manchester, working alongside Greater Manchester Combined Authority, have launched Home of Everything, a 12-month spotlight on the sector to draw international attention to one of Europe’s fastest-growing creative industry clusters.
07 September 2026
Wet and windy conditions said to be due to the El Niño phenomenon were never going to keep people away from one of Bolton's most eagerly anticipated events.
25 August 2026
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
Greater Manchester workers and employers invited to help shape the future of workplace culture.
17 August 2026
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
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’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
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
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
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.
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