Silver for The Manchester Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019
Manchester’s first entry at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019, inspired by the themes of adaptability and resilience, has been awarded Silver.
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23
May
New contract set to strengthen GC’s skills and employment provision across Liverpool City Region
- Lucy Markillie
- Liverpool City Region Skills Employment
We’re proud to announce that we’ve just won a new contract to deliver the Adult Education Budget (AEB) across Liverpool City Region (LCR) – worth £1m per year for up to three years.
21
May
ESFA’s apprenticeship service overhaul is welcome news for SMEs
- Lucy Markillie
- Apprenticeship Levy
At the moment, only Levy-paying employers, or those who are in receipt of a transfer of funds, can utilise the full benefits of thr ESFA's Apprenticeship Service. However, from Summer 2019, more and more employers will begin to have access – regardless of their size and whether or not they pay into the Levy.
17
May
Skills Support programmes will support falling unemployment rate
- Lucy Markillie
- Skills Support Employment
Recent findings from the Office for National Statistics show that the UK’s unemployment rate is at its lowest level since 1974 – at just 3.8%. The figures suggest that a booming higher-skilled jobs market is the driving force behind the country’s continued record employment rates.
17
May
Breaking down the barriers to employment
- Lucy Markillie
- mental health employment working well
As Managing Director of GC Employment, I’m incredibly proud of all the hard work that the team demonstrates on a daily basis. However, one thing which make me especially proud is just how much we do as an organisation to support vulnerable individuals who are battling with mental health problems – and who are struggling to find work as a result.
16
May
Nine North West manufacturers first in UK to sign up for Made Smarter support
- Lucy Markillie
- Made Smarter
Nine pioneering companies based in the North West are the first in the country to benefit from a government programme designed to boost UK manufacturing productivity and growth through the adoption of digital technology.
14
May
5 ways to maintain a healthy and happy workforce
- Lucy Markillie
- mental health workplace wellbeing organisational improvement
As an employer, it’s your responsibly to ensure that your staff are happy in the workplace – but when workloads are growing and deadlines are tight, it can be difficult to know the mental and physical implications on your staff.
09
May
Working Well (Work and Health Programme) celebrated in the press
- Lucy Markillie
- Working Well Employment
Yesterday, the Guardian published an article on how the Working Well programme – which we deliver alongside our partners - is changing lives for the better across Greater Manchester.
29
Apr
The Growth Company congratulates the 26 North West businesses honoured with a Queens Award
- Lucy Markillie
- Queens Award Business Awards
26 businesses from across the North West have been honoured in the 2019 Queens Awards for Enterprise, one of the most prestigious awards for British businesses. The North West was awarded the third highest number of awards, after the London and South East regions.
18
Mar
The Growth Company calls for Greater Manchester businesses to join new international scale-up programme
- Ben Friedman
- Business Growth Hub
The Growth Company is looking for ambitious Greater Manchester businesses who are ready to take the leap to global success by applying to its Global Scale-up Programme.
News Archives
(24/05) Silver for The Manchester Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019
(23/05) New contract set to strengthen GC’s skills and employment provision across Liverpool City Region
(21/05) ESFA’s apprenticeship service overhaul is welcome news for SMEs
(17/05) Skills Support programmes will support falling unemployment rate
(17/05) Breaking down the barriers to employment
(16/05) Nine North West manufacturers first in UK to sign up for Made Smarter support
(14/05) 5 ways to maintain a healthy and happy workforce
(09/05) Working Well (Work and Health Programme) celebrated in the press
(20/12) Government plans for no-deal Brexit – yet it’s not all bad news for your business
(14/12) Better pay, better job prospects: why these are vital for the future of the care industry
(13/12) Employment support is vital for disabled people – and we’re proud to be leading the way
(13/12) A welcome boost for creative industries across Greater Manchester and beyond
(11/12) How to make 2019 your year for export growth
(30/11) How would a tourism sector deal boost skills and productivity in GM?
(29/11) The Growth Company wins national award recognising it as a leading social enterprise
(20/11) £20 million ‘Made Smarter’ North West Programme to lead UK’s next industrial revolution
(20/11) Where Angels Dare to Tread
(20/11) GC Angels host BEIS and UKBAA round table to shape future of Angel investing in the region
(19/11) Digital 1000 helps residents across Greater Manchester to boost their digital skills
(16/11) Friend or foe? Our complicated relationship with alcohol
(08/11) World Quality Day: why quality is vital for reputation, profitability and performance
(07/11) Akeim shines as a role model for Manchester’s youth
(05/11) ‘Make It’ campaign helps to get young people interested in manufacturing and STEM careers
(31/10) Food Allergens – The importance of correct handling and labelling in food manufacture
(29/10) My experience as a mentor: Naomi Timperley
(19/10) Focus on: digital skills
(15/10) Why we need to act now to create cleaner air
(15/10) Improve your digital skills with Get Online Week and Digital 1000
(10/10) Mental health support: a necessity for young people
(08/10) Breaking down the barriers to apprenticeships
(05/10) World Teachers’ Day: Akeim inspires the younger generation
(04/10) Why employers need to ensure their staff have a good work-life balance
(03/10) Supporting Greater Manchester’s ageing population with Digital 1000
(01/10) The new National Careers Service contract begins today
(01/10) RAISE celebrates 1,000 successful progressions
(01/10) Greater China Business Awards 2019 - Recognising North West Success in Greater China
(01/10) The Growth Company: creating a strong STEM workforce for the future
(25/09) How Challenge 4 Change is helping people to step away from crime
(21/09) Venturefest North West 2018 proves a great success for the 5th year running
(19/09) Why we need to develop the coders of the future
(12/09) Digital 1000 will help GM residents to stay safe online
(03/09) Why apprenticeships are vital to the future of health and social care
(23/07) On top of the world – leadership tips for exporters
(23/07) The Growth Company wins bid to deliver National Careers Service across the North West of England
(13/07) Why selling on e-marketplaces is a must for e-commerce businesses
(05/07) Direct Access Consultancy looks to Middle East for growth
(05/07) How North West businesses can benefit from e-commerce on global online platforms
(05/07) "Export growth: it’s the future" - Sara Knowles, International Trade Adviser
(02/07) Delivering better apprenticeships
(26/02) Industry 4.0. What does it mean for your business?
(26/02) GM Co Investment Fund targeting £15m into the Greater Manchester technology and innovation sectors
(23/02) Growth Company part of national support offer following Carillion collapse
(12/02) Comments: Creating a zero-carbon economy - If not us, who? If not now, when?
(12/02) Future-proofing your international business
(24/11) Choose your colours: what international sellers need to know
(23/11) The Growth Company wins Working Well contract (Work & Health Programme)
(14/11) Three things every business should know about
(13/11) What If...
(10/11) Six ways to make selling online a success
(01/11) Manchester food firm lands deal as PM strengthens trade ties on Canada trip
(29/04) “GM Futures” Sign Memorandum Of Understanding
(14/04) Government Publishes Guide To Energy Efficiency For SMEs
(14/04) The Works & The University of Manchester Launch the ‘Construction Academy’ for Local Residents
(08/04) From Banker To Butcher As The Butcher’s Quarter Launches With £50k BFS Business Loan
(08/04) Hospitality Jobs Fair Attracts Job Seekers
(30/01) George Osborne invites new Angel Co Investment Service to number 11
(26/01) BFS helps The Tweed Brewing Company bring brewing back to Hyde
(23/01) Brighter prospects on horizon for Rochdale
(22/01) Business Finance Solutions Makes First Award From £3m North West Fund For Micro Loans
(12/01) Manchester features in prestigious travel list
(12/01) Manchester talent pool attracts leading global law firm
(17/12) Skills Solutions Take Part In Mission Christmas
(15/12) MIDAS half year results significantly up
(08/12) Manchester is the European City of Science
(05/12) Students Thrive At Key 103’s Christmas Live
(05/12) Manchester named ‘Best UK Youth Destination’
(03/12) Winners announced in the Manchester Tourism Awards
(02/12) Richard Topliss appointed as chair of the Manchester Growth Company