News
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Growth Company launches UK’s first GenAI-powered business support chatbot
This technology enhances the services we provide to people and businesses and puts us at the leading edge of business support. The Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub is the first business support organisation in the country to invest in a dedicated chatbot of this kind.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The Growth Company’s Education and Skills service is supporting businesses to bridge skills gaps by employing graduates from Skills Bootcamp programmes
With demand on the rise for local skilled people, Skills Bootcamps provide businesses with an opportunity to recruit to roles where they have a skills shortage or roles that require sector specific skills.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Celebrating National Day for Staff Networks
To celebrate National Day for Staff Networks, we asked the Chairs of some of our colleague EDI Networks why they enjoy being involved in the Networks.
Monday, April 29, 2024
GC awarded Bronze Trailblazer status by Race Equality Matters
The Growth Company has been awarded Bronze Trailblazer status by Race Equality Matters.
Monday, April 8, 2024
The Growth Company retains three ISO standards
The Growth Company has successfully retained certification to three ISO standards following a recent audit.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Two colleagues shortlisted at UK Green Business Awards
Clare Fallon, Sustainability Manager at the Growth Company, and Amy House, Director of Green Economy, have been shortlisted at this year’s UK Green Business Awards.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Growth Company has been reaccredited as an All Equals Charter member
Following a review of our LGBTQ+ practices, we have once again been awarded reaccreditation at the Good Practice level, demonstrating our continued commitment to meet a set of values and principles of intersectional inclusion.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Colleague shortlisted at North West Young Professionals Awards
Thalia Czarkowska, Business Consultant at Green Economy, has been shortlisted at this year’s North West Young Professionals Awards.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Green Economy: white paper outlines steps to net zero success
‘Energy Management For Energy Intensive Firms’ is a new white paper for companies that want to decarbonise without sacrificing productivity, laying bare the realities of the net zero challenge while examining the opportunities available to businesses.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
National Apprenticeship Week: celebrating our GC apprentices
Here at the Growth Company, we have 19 colleagues who are completing apprenticeship programmes to enhance their skills and professional development. This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re putting the spotlight on some of these colleagues and highlighting their experiences.
Friday, February 2, 2024
Growth Flag Annual Report Launch – 'Flagging Growth? Finding Growth in Changing Times'
On Thursday 25th January, Growth Flag celebrated its first year of highlighting growth potential in businesses and local economies during a hybrid event. The event launched the first Growth Flag annual report.
Monday, January 22, 2024
Over 350 Manchester residents gain new skills in green technology
351 Greater Manchester residents have gained new skills in green technologies through programmes delivered at our Green Skills Academy.
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