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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
From Refugee Participant to Lead Employment Advisor: Q&A with Mohammed Alenizy
To mark National Inclusion Week 2026, GC colleague Mohammed Alenizy, reflects on his journey from refugee participant to Lead Employment Advisor, and how inclusion, trust and support have helped him build a rewarding career at GC.
Monday, September 14, 2026
It’s National Inclusion Week
Read how colleagues across our organisation have celebrated and supported inclusion and belonging through colleague voices and sharing their live experiences.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Celebrating three years of transforming ambition into impact
We've published our Corporate Plan 2023-26 Highlights Report, celebrating three years of delivery, innovation and growth that have created lasting impact for people, businesses and places across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Supporting young people after Results Day
Whatever the results, the Growth Company offers plenty of pathways to help young people reach their goals and gain skills, qualifications and confidence for their future.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Net Zero Week: How GC is supporting the global net zero transition
For Net Zero Week this year, we’re reflecting on how GC is cutting carbon emissions and enabling businesses, people and communities to support the net zero transition.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Turning investment into opportunity for people and places
Donna Edwards, Managing Director of Business Support and Business Finance, reflects on what inclusive and sustainable growth means to her, and how GC helps turn investment into business growth, employment pathways and lasting local impact.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Learning at Work Week: How learning from others shapes how we work
To mark Learning at Work Week, we’re shining a light on how learning from others, whether that’s our colleagues, partners, clients, or the communities we support, is shaping the way we work across the Growth Company.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Growth Company to deliver Jobs Guarantee across Greater Manchester
The Growth Company will deliver the scheme as part of the government’s Youth Guarantee, creating fully funded paid jobs for young people and supporting employers to grow.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Reflecting on our impact and looking ahead to a new chapter
The Growth Company was established over 35 years ago in Greater Manchester, a region renowned for its ambition, resilience, and adaptability. As we get ready to embark on our new 3-year Corporate Plan, we reflect on the impact we have already had with the people, businesses and communities we serve.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Growth Company joins Greater Manchester’s universities and industry partners to power national progress
The Growth Company joined Manchester Metropolitan University, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), the University of Manchester and the University of Salford last week (25 March) for the flagship Made in Greater Manchester event.
Friday, March 27, 2026
Ukrainian tech delegation visits Manchester amid Zelensky warning that peace talks are being delayed
On Thursday 19 March, a delegation of more than twenty Ukrainian technology and cyber companies visited Greater Manchester as part of the UK–Ukraine TechBridge, days after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the BBC that the conflict in Iran is delaying efforts to secure peace for Ukraine.
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