Greater Manchester Business Board (LEP)
Delivering growth, jobs and prosperity for Greater Manchester
The Greater Manchester Business Board brings together the private and public sectors to support business growth, develop local skills and innovation, direct investment and reform public services.
The Board works in partnership with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and works through a range of delivery bodies.
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Greater Manchester sets out plans for Mayoral Development Corporation across Bury and Rochdale
Greater Manchester is setting out ambitious new plans to drive growth across Bury and Rochdale with a new Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC). The Northern Gateway MDC would be part of Atom Valley – bringing together world-class research, advanced manufacturing and...
UK-first Oldham Trading Platform launches to help local businesses connect, grow and encourage local trade
An online platform to link businesses of all sizes has been launched in Oldham this week has been highlighted as a national first for others to follow. Launched at the Hive hub in the Spindles Shopping Centre, the Oldham Trading Platform run by Upturn, is believed to...
Innovation Accelerator programme extended to boost growth across the UK
Innovate UK has announced £30 million of further funding to extend its highly successful pilot programme that is shaping the future of UK industrial strategy into 2026. The Innovation Accelerator (IA) programme focuses on locally-led innovation that drives...