News
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Mike Blackburn OBE appointed Growth Company Chair
An industry leader who has been pivotal in helping build a thriving economy in the North has been appointed as the new Chair of the Growth Company.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Max Your Money: 5 top tips to make budgeting easier
You've got your budget in place. You have a plan to save money and pay off debts. But it can feel overwhelming when you're first getting started with budgeting. Here are five tips that will help make budgeting easier for you.
Monday, February 20, 2023
You are invited to join the ‘United for Ukraine’ webinar on Friday 24th February
As the war in Ukraine approaches its one-year anniversary on 24th February, we invite you to hear about the United for Ukraine initiative’s story so far… its achievements, its future ambitions, the challenges we face – and how you can help.
Friday, February 10, 2023
GC joins the ‘Enterprise Research Centre’ Steering Group
Richard Jeffery, National Director for GC Business, has joined the 'Enterprise Research Centre' Steering Group - which plays an important role in advising the Centre on its strategic direction, to help achieve impactive policy and practice.
Monday, February 6, 2023
Could an Apprenticeship be the perfect option for you?
This week marks National Apprenticeship Week, an annual celebration of apprenticeships and their benefits for learners and businesses alike. This year’s theme is Skills for Life.
Friday, February 3, 2023
GC Learner is Made in Manchester’s Apprentice of the Year
The Growth Company Education and Skills is celebrating the success of apprentice Rochelle Pilgrim at the Made in Manchester Awards last night.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
There’s growth everywhere – and we’ve launched an online tool to help you find it…
The Growth Company have partnered with Red Flag Alert to launch ‘Growth Flag’. It pulls live data from a comprehensive dataset, that’s easily analysed by the user, presenting clear visuals and downloadable data - quickly showing where growth potential exists in individual businesses across the UK.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Our Green Skills Academy officially launches
GC Education and Skills welcomed dignitaries, politicians, partners and employers to celebrate the official launch of the brand-new Green Skills Academy last Thursday.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Why I wanted to develop Growth Flag – Richard Jeffery, Co-Founder, Growth Flag
Throughout all my roles in economic development, Growth Flag is the one tool that I wish had been available.
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.
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