Our business model and the way we work, enables us to be agile, supportive and resilient, reinvesting any profits we make into delivering our core purpose – to enable growth, create jobs and improve lives.
1990
Starting life
Founded as the Manchester Training and Enterprise Council.
2000-04
Continued growth
Became Greater Manchester's economic development organisation; expanded across the North West.
2006
Restructure
Restructured as Manchester Solutions.
2007-09
Commercial offering
Developed commercial offer as Centre for Assessment joined.
2012
Business Growth Hub
Launched Business Growth Hub.
2015
Marketing Manchester and MIDAS
Marketing Manchester and Invest Manchester joined.
2017
Rebrand
Rebranded as the Growth Company, reflecting national reach.
2018
London office
Opened our London Office; launched GC Angels
2021-23
Insight
Enhanced research and consultancy; launched GC Insight.
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