PROGRESS21

We look forward to welcoming everyone to #Progress21 on 23 September at Manchester Central, to achieve our collective goals of supporting #GreaterManchester’s economic recovery and assisting businesses and individuals  progress21.co.uk

That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who attended #Progress21, we hope you found the event (or events) you joined helpful. If you need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us! growthco.uk

.@SirRichardLeese "I hope #Progress21 has given you inspiration. Together we can continue to make GM a great place. The number of cranes across the skyline are a sign of the economy getting back on its feet, and it doesn't stop there."

Closing what has been an incredible #Progress21 we are delighted to have @ManCityCouncil leader @SirRichardLeese deliver the closing speech to our attendees!

Thanks for the great write up and coverage of #Progress21! Thank you to all who attended, that's a wrap! @JonRobinsonNews

A safe space to practice and refine their pitch in a friendly environment of peers: Laura Pomfret from Financielle presenting at #LaterPitches with @GC_Angels_

Happening now #Progress21 Business: Pitching to Angels session! #LaterPitches By giving #founders a safe space to practice and refine their pitch in a friendly environment of peers, it's an opportunity to road test #business ideas and get expert advice from the industries best!

.@STYLISA - "I don't think it's the job of an EDI lead to make sure a business is inclusive, it's everyone's."

@JenCPem of @ANTZUKLTD - "EDI is here to stay, and if businesses don't go on that journey they won't be able to gain business in 5-10 years time"

Happening now #Progress21 Business: Developing an Inclusive Workforce session! @STYLISA, @JenCPem

🗣 “It’s one thing to work with big businesses with huge budgets - how can you take SMEs and help them innovate? Researchers have a pivotal role to play” says Prof Samia Nefti-Meziani. She says @SalfordUni has had success providing affordable robotics. #Progress21 #Innovation

Christopher, Manchester Pride - "We spend a lot of time connecting with the local community, hear what they need and action that. For example, opening up opportunities for LGBTQ+ community"

.@growthcouk CEO Mark Hughes and @MayorofGM Andy Burnham speak to @LBC at #Progress21 #business #careers #GreaterManchester

Do you work for digital, creative or tech sector businesses in #GreaterManchester? Visit the @BizGrowthHub stand at #Progress21, meet the team and find out how they can help your business! #business #growth #GM

.@Loucordwell "The @growthcouk has brought an important business voice to the skills agenda."

.@EliseWilsonStk "We have an opportunity right now in the #SME sector to drive change... SMEs could be at the forefront of what good employment looks like"

.@MayorofGM, @Loucordwell and @EliseWilsonStk speaking to a full crowd at #Progress21 GM Economic Vision at @mcr_central Key Note Theatre