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GMLEP Board Members to discuss Greater Manchester’s Green Future at LREF
The GMLEP’s Green Lead, Steve Connor, will host a panel discussion at London Real Estate Forum (LREF) discussing Manchester’s plans for a green future. The session will explore how net-zero investment in city-regions can secure economic prosperity and boost living...
Greater Manchester Green Summit Gives Business Leaders Chance to Collaborate on Green Challenges
Now in its fifth year, The Greater Manchester Green Summit 2022 will be held at The Lowry Theatre in Salford Quays on Monday 17 October. Hosted by the Mayor of Greater Manchester and GM LEP Board member Andy Burnham, the Green Summit is a vital event for business...
Better Business Summit to be held in Greater Manchester
A new conference centred around business with a purpose will be hosted in Manchester on Thursday 10 November. Hosted in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University and Ethos Magazine, the one-day event will bring together like-minded individuals, change-makers...
Business organisations’ letter to the Transport Secretary and Avanti West Coast
Rt. Hon Grant Shapps Secretary of State for Transport (via email) Phil Whittingham Managing Director Avanti West Coast (via email) Dear Secretary of State and Mr Whittingham, Avanti West Coast Service Reductions We write to you as representatives of businesses in the...
Small Business Impact Conference to bring together Greater Manchester’s SME community
On Wednesday 7 September 2022 Manchester Metropolitan University's Centre for Enterprise will host the first annual Small Business Impact Conference. The conference brings together local policymakers and Greater Manchester’s small business community. GMLEP Chair, Lou...
Energy Innovation Agency collaboration to install 2,000 wind turbines in Greater Manchester to support renewable, affordable energy
A sustainable energy solution to emerge from the Energy Innovation Agency will see thousands of small wind turbines fitted across Greater Manchester to provide more affordable, clean energy and help the city region to reach net-zero targets. The ambitious project will...