News
Friday, May 5, 2023
GC Business Finance awarded national Start Up Loans contract
Responsible lender, GC Business Finance (GCBF), has created 13 new roles following the news that it has been appointed as a national Business Support Partner (BSP) for the Government-backed Start Up Loans scheme.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
A data-driven approach to growth in Higher Education
Growth Flag has announced an exclusive partnership with the University of Salford Business School for use of its innovative online data intelligence tool.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Official launch of new Wigan Training Centre
The Growth Company Education and Skills new Training Centre in Wigan was officially opened on Thursday 27 April by the Mayor of Wigan, Councillor Marie Morgan and Consort, Cllr Clive Morgan.
Friday, April 14, 2023
Marketing Manchester gains Local Visit Economy Partnership status
Marketing Manchester, part of the Growth Company, has received confirmation of LVEP status, joining 14 other destination marketing organisations, including Cumbria Tourism, Marketing Liverpool, Visit Peak District, Liverpool City Region and Marketing Cheshire.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Growth Flag supports Northern to better understand the transport needs of businesses and their employees
Northern has signed-up to the data intelligence platform Growth Flag to help better understand the transport needs of businesses and their employees across the North of England.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Growth Company acquires ‘Winning Moves’
The acquisition of the leading Birmingham-based business support and research firm extends our geographical reach and leads to the launch of our new consulting brand - ‘GC Insight’, to reflect our expanded consulting offer.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The Growth Company and Everton in the Community work together to ‘Kick the Stigma’ of men’s mental health
The Growth Company’s Merseyside Wellbeing Services has celebrated the first group of men to complete a new personal development programme delivered in partnership with Everton Football Club.
Friday, March 31, 2023
The future is here - shaping the landscape of digital skills
At the end of last month, GC Education & Skills joined leaders in the tech and digital sectors at the Digital City Festival to host a panel discussion ‘addressing the tech skills gap and the role of apprenticeships'.
Friday, March 31, 2023
Government sets out new energy and net zero strategy
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) announced plans on Thursday for the UK to enhance its energy security and cut carbon emissions
Friday, March 24, 2023
Energy Innovation Agency gets funding from £100m Innovation Accelerator Pot
An exciting project to create net zero solutions for commercial and public sector buildings has received a share of a £100m funding pot as part of city-region’s Innovation Accelerator programme.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
GC colleagues receive recognition at The Northern Power Women Awards
Our two key workers on the United for Ukraine initiative, Okszana Nepijvoda and Marianna Vaszilyiv received a surprise ‘Special Honour’ award at last night’s prestigious event for their dedication and support.
Friday, March 17, 2023
What the new UK budget means for people and businesses
UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the government’s budget to the House of Commons on Wednesday, outlining a series of new measures that will impact people and businesses across the country.
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