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Extension of Made Smarter a welcome boost for Greater Manchester manufacturers
A programme which helps manufacturers modernise by adopting digital technologies has been extended, with a number of businesses in Greater Manchester already benefitting from the scheme. The Made Smarter North West pilot was launched in 2018 to provide small and...
Psychological impact of pandemic prompts free support webinar for business leaders
Advice on dealing with the potentially devastating psychological impact of the pandemic will be provided in a free webinar for business leaders. Hosted by Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (GM LEP) and The Growth Company, The Business and Wellbeing...
Greater Manchester employers at heart of skills system that supports jobs and economic growth
Business leaders highlight how employers play a central role in Greater Manchester’s skills system Employers guide the design and delivery of Salford Digital Data Academy, reskilling and upskilling people in the growing field of data analysis Government plans to put...
GM LEP board members will share vision for green growth and inclusivity at LREF summit
Three members of the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership board will address a prestigious real estate investment summit on the city’s aspirations for a more inclusive and green economy that can support the UK’s levelling up agenda. Sir Richard Leese,...
Businesses respond to Mayor of Greater Manchester’s call to support digitally excluded young people
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham calls on businesses to support the Greater Manchester Tech Fund through financial donations and the donation of data packages and devices Organisations supporting the Technology Fund include ANS Group, Auto Trader, The...
GMCA, GM LEP and The Growth Company joint statement ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period
Joint statement by Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (GM LEP) Co-Chairs Lou Cordwell and Mo Isap; Cllr Elise Wilson, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Portfolio Lead for Economy and Business; and Mark Hughes, CEO of The Growth Company, ahead...