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Friday, October 29, 2021
Young environmentalists taking part in NCS discuss climate issues with Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram
Ahead of the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has met with young people from across the Liverpool City Region to listen to their thoughts on a range of environment-related issues.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
North West set to showcase region’s climate action at COP26
The North West is leading action to tackle climate change and power a Green Industrial Revolution … that’s the message from the North West’s political and business leaders as they prepare to stage their official COP26 programme.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Global Scale-up programme helps ambitious Greater Manchester businesses to enter 74 new markets
An international programme has supported 80 Greater Manchester businesses to expand to 74 new markets since 2019, creating dozens of new jobs, say The Growth Company (GC).
Friday, October 22, 2021
The number of OUR PASS cards issued since launch hits 100,000
Our Pass members are being urged to get active this half term with a host of holiday exclusives, including the chance to win a upcycled bike – as the number of cards issued since its launch hits 100,000.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Fund Her North facilitates investment into female led businesses worth over £4.2m in first year
Fund Her North has supported six female-founded businesses facilitating investment worth more than £4.2m in its first year.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
‘Buzzing to be back’ campaign encourages return to the city
A new campaign that promotes the safe return of workers to Manchester city centre has been launched, aiming to build confidence and trust, to promote the benefits of being in the urban centre, and to support employers as they transition their workforce back to offices and shared workspaces.
Monday, October 18, 2021
Future of Work: a reflection on the changing world of work post-pandemic and its lasting legacy
Ian MacArthur, Director of the GM Good Employment Charter writes exclusively on Progress21 - The Future of Work. In this piece, Ian discusses the panellist session, reflecting on the impact of the changing world post-pandemic, and how it has shaped a lasting legacy.
Friday, October 15, 2021
Vaughn Corrie - Level 3 Construction Apprentice of the Year 2021
The Growth Company Education and Skills are very proud to announce that Vaughn Corrie has won the Level 3 Construction Apprentice of the Year 2021 Award at the Construction Apprenticeship Awards in Manchester on Friday 8th October.
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Growth Company wins gold for its Covid response at CIPR PRide Awards
The Growth Company (GC)was awarded Gold in the Best Covid Response Campaign category at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) PRide North West Awards, held virtually on Tuesday 5 October.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
‘Skills for Growth’ new podcast launches to support business development across Greater Manchester
A new podcast targeting business professionals in Greater Manchester has been launched by GC Business Growth Hub as part of the Skills for Growth – SME Support programme.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Social Enterprise Mark accreditation and UK Social Enterprise Awards nomination cement the Growth Company’s position as a leading Social Enterprise
The Growth Company (GC) has been working hard to cement its position as a leading Social Enterprise, and has recently gained the Social Enterprise Mark, alongside a nomination at the UK Social Enterprise Awards.
Friday, October 8, 2021
GC Group Chief Executive appointed Honorary Professor of Productivity and Innovation
Mark Hughes MBE, Group Chief Executive of the Growth Company has been appointed as an Honorary Professor of Productivity and Innovation at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS).
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