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Friday, June 18, 2021
Greater Manchester’s PROGRESS21 now taking place September 23
Greater Manchester’s one-day conference, PROGRESS21, has been moved to September 23 following confirmation of the four-week delay to the easing of national lockdown restrictions and the continued rise of the Delta variant in England.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Greater Manchester and London join forces to support entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds with launch of first diversity, equity and inclusion trade mission to North America
Black, Asian and mixed background tech entrepreneurs from London and Greater Manchester will join a five-day virtual trade mission from 7-11 June.
Thursday, May 27, 2021
PROGRESS21 – GC announced landmark event at Manchester Central on 23 September
The Growth Company will host a large-scale 'in-person', one-day conference will go ahead at Manchester Central on Thursday 23 September.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Engaging with nature for Mental Health Awareness Week
This year Mental Health Awareness Week, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, is celebrating its 21st year. The theme for the week is nature, and across the country people will be celebrating the mental health benefits of being around nature in their local community in a range of creative ways.
Monday, April 19, 2021
The Growth Company become proud members of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
The Growth Company has progressed from Supporters to Members of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, demonstrating our continued employment excellence and how deeply embedded good employment is within our organisation.
Thursday, April 1, 2021
The Growth Company has exciting Kickstart vacancies available for young people
We’re currently hiring for more than 30 paid trainee roles within the Growth Company as part of the government’s Kickstart scheme. Placements last for six months, and we have roles available across a number of departments including administration, digital marketing, IT, finance, and HR.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Additional specialists required to accelerate UK’s Net Zero innovation drive
Following a successful tender process last year, The Growth Company is calling for further expressions of interest from experienced consultants and associates to meet demand for specific technology disciplines within the Government’s new £1bn Net Zero Innovation Portfolio.
Monday, March 29, 2021
The Growth Company announces the successful acquisition of ekosgen
The Growth Company (GC) is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of ekosgen, one of the UK's leading independent companies providing economic and social research, analysis and consultancy advice.
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Employment Legal Advice service offers support and tips to Greater Manchester workers dealing with employment issues
This past year has been challenging for many and has put employment issues and the challenges employees can face under the spotlight more than ever before. People in otherwise secure roles have suddenly found their position insecure, with furlough and redundancy causing worry across many sectors.
Monday, March 8, 2021
Made in Manchester Awards: Jessica, Cherryanne and Georgia win big for the Growth Company
This year’s Made in Manchester Awards, in partnership with pro-manchester, featured three winners from the Growth Company. Jessica Jackson, Cherryanne Dawson and Georgia Carly all came out on top in their categories, beating talented competitors from across Greater Manchester.
Monday, March 8, 2021
GC Business Finance hits BBLS milestones as government announces roadmap to economic recovery
GC Business Finance, a specialist social impact lender based in Manchester, is calling for local businesses who are ineligible for Bounce Back Loan through their own bank, to apply for Greater Manchester (GM) BBLS funding following the government’s announcement of a roadmap to reopen the economy.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The Growth Company wins bid to deliver Ministry of Justice Activity Hubs in Yorkshire
The Growth Company has been awarded a £9.9m contract by the Ministry of Justice for the delivery of European Social Fund Co-Funding Organisation Activity Hubs in Yorkshire.
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