News
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Growth Company and Red Flag Alert to launch an online tool at Convention of the North which identifies growth potential
We have partnered with data intelligence platform Red Flag Alert, to launch ‘Growth Flag’ - which can help you find growing businesses or sectors across the UK. The online tool will itself be the headline sponsor of this month’s Convention of the North in Manchester - where it will also be launched.
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Successful Candidate with Dragons’ Den wins European Award in Sustainability
A Greater Manchester based entrepreneur and former successful candidate with Dragons’ Den has been recognised for her trail-blazing approach to sustainability and innovation in the fashion sector thanks to support from the GC Business Growth Hub.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Our colleagues are making a difference by volunteering
The Growth Company encourage colleagues to make good use their two volunteering days each year. Hear how colleagues helped Mexborough Food Bank take away some of the pressure during the build up to the festive season, and how colleagues have supported the Tameside MeTime shoe box appeal.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Transforming the festive season for families by connecting businesses with communities
Through connecting local businesses with communities, the Business Growth Hub (BGH) is glad to help put a smile on children’s and families’ faces in the Salford community during Christmas.
Friday, December 2, 2022
The Growth Company wins the ERSA ‘Sector Innovator of the Year’ award
We’re extremely delighted that we received the award for our ‘Tourism and Hospitality Talent Hub’ at this week's Employment Related Services Conference and Sector Dinner. The award recognises an organisation that’s pioneered innovative approaches and solutions within the employment support market.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
United for Ukraine – colleagues help share the story so far
We attended the recent Great Northern Conference to showcase the fantastic work achieved through the United for Ukraine initiative to-date and encourage more employers to join us. The GC colleagues who provide the core support services shared the story on screen in a special video for the event.
Monday, November 28, 2022
We’ve taken action to embrace Dignity at Work
Vicky McDonald, Director of HR and Organisation Development explains how The Growth Company promotes a safe and healthy workplace, which makes it clear that harassment and bullying are not tolerated in our organisation - and encourages those who experience or witness such behaviour to come forward.
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Inspiring student awarded Student of the Year at FIS Awards
The Growth Company Education and Skills are very proud to announce that Anna Belle has won the Student of the Year Award at Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) Training Awards on Tuesday 22nd November.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Support for people and businesses to help with increasing costs of living
The Growth Company is on hand to support people and businesses through the cost-of-living crisis, following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Social Enterprise Day – celebrating our commitment to the people, communities and businesses we serve
Matt Richardson, Social Value Lead, explains what it means to be an accredited social enterprise and shares the work we’ve undertaken so far at the Growth Company to achieve and sustain our ‘Gold’ Social Enterprise Mark accreditation.
Friday, November 11, 2022
The Growth Company Education and Skills is working with GMCA to deliver Construction and Green Skills Bootcamps to residents of Greater Manchester
The Growth Company Education and Skills is collaborating with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to launch Construction and Green Energy training courses as part of Greater Manchester’s Skills Bootcamps programme.
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Gold for the Growth Company with major people award
Over recent months, the Growth Company has shared news of some fantastic awards and accreditations. Here we reflect on our progress and proudly announce our latest achievements - which are a real reflection of the way we’ve helped develop our organisation to fulfil our purpose and values.
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