Greater Manchester Chamber, UK

Is Property and Construction a key part of your business? This is a huge sector for us and businesses in Greater Manchester!🏢 Manchester is one of the UK's fastest-growing cities, adapting to meet the demands of its expanding population and thriving economy. The city's growing infrastructure is making Manchester a hub for companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the North🙌 Check out our upcoming Property & Construction events and make sure to book your places. 06/02 - Property & Construction Networking Lunch - at Manchester Hall - https://lnkd.in/eRscEvbr 13/02 - Wigan Bolton Bury Construction Club - at Village Hotels Bury - https://lnkd.in/eB4XqSea 26/02 - Manchester Construction Club - at Chamber Space - Conference, Meetings & Events - https://lnkd.in/eyCmauJ3 06/03 - Property & Construction Awards Dinner - at The Imperial War Museum North - https://lnkd.in/efpTPmB2 13/03 - Salford & Trafford Construction Club - https://lnkd.in/e2b7spmZ Diane Elebert-Morgan Stewart Grant Andrew Turner Dan Crossley Duncan Firth Emma Ratcliffe Graham Wilson Ian Powell John Marland Karen Hirst Elizabeth Everett Peter McDermott Phil Hepworth Rachel Poole Stephen Chalcraft Steve Williamson

Meet our T level student Logan Lord✨ It is great to welcome him to the Chamber team and we look forward to working with him and supporting the development of his future!

In two days we will be getting together at Manchester's double award winning restaurant, Fenix✨ Bringing our community together for our Business Women's Network Lunch! Surrounded by stunning views and great company, this is the perfect opportunity to share knowledge and kickstart your 2025 with new connections🙌 We can't wait to see you there! Last chance to book👉 https://lnkd.in/eKuKDht5 Permanently Unique Group

We are delighted to announce we are working in partnership with the International Trade Centre, joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations, as well as UK International Development. Also, with the support of fellow Chambers Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, hosting a delegation of 50 Women Entrepreneurs from 10 Asian and African countries, as part of their ITC SheTrades initiative. The event is aimed at British importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers keen to diversify their global supply chain in the below sectors: ✅ Agri-food (Processed and fresh produce) ✅ Textiles ✅ Apparel & Accessories ✅ Handicrafts; and ✅ IT & BPO A great opportunity to establish new partnerships meeting them face to face at your doorstep! EVENT DETAILS 📅 11th Feb 2025 🕥 13:00 - 16:45 📠 Cost: This is FREE for British companies although registration is required 📍 Chamber Space - Conference, Meetings & Events, Elliot house, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WD For more information and registering your expression of interest, click in the link 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAzW27hw Michelle Kristy Eva Chang Susana Córdoba Pauline Puig Amy Swindells Giulia Bonanni Francesco Feraco Samya Jahangir Lea-Anne Gardner Lucy Mulligan Lewis Crowe

Looking for affordable and expert advice from our Customs Team and network of Senior Associates? We specialise in helping exporters and importers remain complaint with UK and international regulations. We offer bespoke hourly services to complete consultancy packages to meet your needs.  https://lnkd.in/ehNgZhKu Susana Córdoba Pauline Puig Amy Swindells

Budget Tax Hike Bursts Business Confidence In the largest poll of business sentiment since October’s Budget, the BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey, shows concern about tax, including national insurance, has spiked. Following the Chancellor’s autumn statement, 63% of firms cited it as a worry (compared with 48% in Q3), the highest level on record. Concern about inflation and interest rates remains at similar levels to Q3. https://lnkd.in/edBBAU7 British Chambers of Commerce

Sustainable Energy First have acquired Inenco Group, making them now the largest privately owned sustainability consultancy in the UK. They are here to inspire and empower members, to drive a positive change for businesses, people, and the planet. Their energy consultancy services they provide include Energy & Carbon Compliance, Revenue Recovery (Historical Bill Audit), Energy Procurement including the delivery of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements and Green Energy Consortiums, Bill Validation, plus Site Infrastructure and Metering. While the company may have grown, their commitment to a sustainable future is stronger than ever. To find out more click here: https://lnkd.in/eqesyRWW

Across the many business topics that our Members are keen to talk about, social value is a constant. As time goes on more and more businesses are realising the importance of not only the social impact of themselves and their supply chains, but how they quantify and report on this for bids, tenders and other opportunities. Our Greater Manchester Chamber, UK Members Essential Sourcing and Brabners are working together on their latest Pro Club event which is taking place on 16th January with Carys Hopcyn MCIPS who is Senior Procurement Business Partner Place Commercial Services at Greater Manchester Combined Authority who will discussing what makes up a successful tender, the importance of social value and use of local suppliers. https://lnkd.in/eQYmmebq

Oldham Networking open to all🙌 Join us at The Hive, Oldham's new co-working space, to kickstart the new year making new connections! This will be a great event to gain fresh perspectives, and discover new opportunities for your business✨ If you aren't currently a Chamber member and want to come along, drop us a message for a guest place! https://lnkd.in/ew-vA98u Oldham Council

Chamber members are being invited to have their say in Horizon 2025, the construction and manufacturing industry marketing survey from SLG Agency. Returning for a third year, the Horizon report aims to again present crucial insights into emerging marketing trends, equipping marketing professionals within the Built Environment with actionable data for informed decision-making and strategic planning. Have your say and receive early access to the resulting Horizon 2025 report ahead of general release👉 https://lnkd.in/e72bM3vP