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Member News.... River Capital Invest £500,000 as part of a £2.25m equity round into SaaS business MOJO-CX© transforming global enterprise contact centres Read Full Story https://lnkd.in/eghQJtj5

Member News.... MHA – Year end tax planning 24/25: Our definitive guide MHA are pleased to share the launch of our 2024/25 Year End Tax Planning Guide – the definitive guide to year-end tax planning. https://lnkd.in/exrpX7j5

Member News... Appleyard Lees IP LLP Leading in UPC and Patent Litigation Investment Appleyard Lees continues to expand its comprehensive suite of intellectual property services, including patent and trade mark prosecution and dispute resolution, with the appointment of Arnie Francis, a qualified UK and European patent attorney and solicitor of England and Wales. One of only a handful of UK firms investing in Unified Patent Court (UPC) litigation expertise, Appleyard Lees are strategically positioning themselves as a leader in this emerging field. With the UPC offering new opportunities and challenges, Arnie’s dual qualifications further enhance the firm’s ability to service clients navigating the UPC system. Full story here - https://lnkd.in/ejxhq38z

Member News..... NPIF II and Praetura Ventures lead £2m investment into SaaS business transforming global enterprise contact centres A growing SaaS business using AI to analyse customer service conversations, train call handling staff and enhance the user experience for millions of consumers has raised £2.25m of investment in a round led by NPIF II – Praetura Equity Finance which is managed by Praetura as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. Full Story Here: https://lnkd.in/eiApUiB3

Ready to boost your brand in 2025? 🚀 Become a sponsor of #TrailblazingTech 2025, you can do this and much more: contribute to our panels and expert sessions, benefit from editorial features across our marketing channels, invite clients and prospects, and take advantage of extensive networking opportunities. Take a look at just one of our packages ⬇️ ⭐ Opportunity to put forward a keynote speaker 20 minute slot ⭐ Opportunity to put someone forward for panel discussion ⭐ 8 delegate places to be spread amongst delegates ⭐ 1 X 20 second promotional video to be included during the main conference session ⭐ 1 x exhibition stand/space, allowing for a 3m x 2m stand or 2 pull up banners ⭐ Branding on all electronic campaigns relating to the conference, sent to both pro-manchester & SME Club databases ⭐ 2 x blogs featured on the conference website and on the Newsroom newsletter (weekly email newsletter going out to a mailing list of 12,000+) leading up to the conference ⭐ Logo on the homepage of the conference website and logo in the sponsors section of the conference website ⭐ Promotional material to be included in the delegate’s pack Inclusion as Premium Sponsor with profile in the printed conference programme ⭐ Branding on attendance list ⭐ On-screen branding at the event ⭐ The right to publicise your sponsorship in your media releases, publications ⭐ Full delegate list pre-event Sounds good right? Get in touch with Julie Tunstall for more information and to secure your spot! #TTech2025 #SponsorshipOpportunities #BoostYourBrand

📣Meet our speakers at the second session of our Corporate Finance Lunch 2025! 🗓️ Thursday 13th February 2025 ⏰ 11:45 AM - 03:00 PM 📍 The Kimpton Clocktower, Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA After lunch, Lisa Wilson (Cowgills) will have a good chat with two of the most influential figures in corporate finance, Tim Morris (DC Advisory) and Jonathan Boyers (A&M). We have no real fire (Health & Safety), but sparks might fly, as they reflect on their remarkable careers, sharing pivotal moments, challenges, and successes. It's filling fast, book your space now 👇 https://lnkd.in/esUdSe-W William James Recruitment, MagnifyB, Experian

Take a look at this article from one of our members Jason Soars

Wait a minute.... Can we please talk about the Inspired Wellbeing Talk line up for Its Mental Live Lancashire 2025? ZEE JOGI Bernie Hollywood OBE JP Louise Walden-Edwards and our very own COO, Clarke Carlisle Main Stage, 3pm - 4pm And the rest of the day isn't bad either!... Grab your tickets before they're gone: www.itsmental.co.uk/live University of Central Lancashire Holden Knight Education FrontFoot.Jobs YorkTest Laboratories Neubria Holland & Barrett Betknowmore UK Anderton Centre The Woodland Trust

pro-manchester What's Coming Up! There are around 140 events a year, of which around 100 are FREE to members and there is so much to choose from, for you and your staff, something for each department. Some key events carry a cost but discounted for members. I love going to our events, I have been with Pro now for almost four months and am really enjoying the variety, the education, the self development, the sectors I wouldn't usually network in, the different people I am meeting along the way. The team are brilliant to work with as well! The events are always busy, lots of people in attendance. Just look at my posts! They are super welcoming and are always a pleasure to be a part of. The free events are just one of the member benefits. There is SO MUCH more. Non members can also attend some of our events. I thought I would share some of my up and coming choices and share what is in my diary already for 2025. 22nd January Wellbeing Champions Lunch at Bridgewater Hall 12pm till 3pm. 29th January- City Walk with our partners Freshwalks 12pm to 2pm. 5th February - Discover Pro Manchester 12pm to 1:30pm, to learn more about the membership or get the most out of your membership. https://lnkd.in/exYXNQRZ There is so much more, take a look at the website and if you would like to learn more about the membership, drop me a message and lets organise a catch up!

A true pleasure to see one of Manchester's gems Chetham's Library and Chetham's School of Music. A stunning location to visit ❤️ Thank you to Jo Ahmed MBE from Deloitte for the introductions