Events

Rochdale Together - Enterprise Festival

Be part of Rochdale’s growing business community at the Rochdale Together - Enterprise Festival

Hosted by GM Business Growth Hub’s EnterprisingYou team, in partnership with Rochdale Council and Rochdale Development Agency, this event brings

Social Value for SMEs - interative workshop

Social value is no longer optional - it’s a key factor in winning contracts, particularly in the public sector.

This informal workshop, delivered by Kevin Mullin - social value manager at First Bus in Rochdale,

NetWalk - Ealees, Littleborough

Join us for a festive NetWalk through Ealees to Hollingworth Lake and back into Littleborough centre. We meet outside the Conservative Club on Peel Street at 8.30am and will visit one of the local coffee shops for a

NetWalk - Queen’s Park, Heywood

Another opportunity to join us on our 2.3 mile route through Queen’s Park in Heywood starting at 8.30am from the car park opposite the entrance on Queen’s Park Road. This walk takes just under an hour and

NetWalk - Piethorne Reservoir, Newhey

Enjoy the autumn scenery with us on a walk around Piethorne Reservoir in Newhey, Rochdale. We meet at 8.30am on Ogden Road alongside the reservoir and dogs are welcome too. All our walks take under an hour and

NetWalk – Smalley Hall, Castleton

2.4 mile walk on the edge of the country park is an opportunity to network with local business professionals while getting some early morning steps in. The traffic free dog friendly route goes up Thornham Lane, across Manchester Road

NetWalk - Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough

2.4 mile route around Hollingworth Lake that starts and finishes at the RSPCA Centre off Rakewood Road. The flat route takes just under an hour and is an opportunity to network with local business professionals. Dogs are welcome on

Rochdale Business Awards

Don’t miss the chance to have your business recognised at Rochdale Business Awards, taking place on Friday 13 November 2026 at Rochdale Town Hall.

Categories will be announced at our launch party in May 2026, but whether you’

NetWalk - Greenbooth Reservoir, Norden

A stunning location to network with local business professionals while getting some fresh air and exercise. The 2.7 mile route around the reservoir takes an hour and has some short climbs on narrow paths, so sturdy footwear is advisable.

NetWalk - Watergrove Reservoir, Wardle

An opportunity to network with local business professionals while getting some fresh air and exercise. The 2 mile route around the reservoir has a couple of small climbs but takes less than an hour. We meet at 8.30am in

NetWalk - Healey Dell, Rochdale

Our May NetWalk will take place at Healey Dell, Rochdale. It’s a 45 minute 1.8 mile walk through the nature reserve and back down the old railway line and we’d advise sturdy footwear as there are a few

NetWalk - Bamford & Denehurst Park, Rochdale

Our April NetWalk will take in Rochdale Golf Course and go through Denehurst Park. The 2.5 mile walk starts at 8.30am, takes under an hour and is a great way for business professionals to network on the move. The

NetWalk - Queen’s Park, Heywood

2.3 mile route through Queen’s Park starting at 8.30am from the car park opposite the entrance on Queen’s Park Road. Our NetWalks are a great opportunity to network with local business professionals and make new connections. The

NetWalk - Hopwood Woods, Middleton

Our Hopwood NetWalk is a 2.4 mile looped route through Hopwood woods, past the deer farm and around the perimeter of Hopwood Hall College. We meet at 8.30am with start/finish point in the small car park at the

GM Business Growth Hub (multiple events & dates)

GM Business Growth Hub provides access to growth programmes, expertise and information.

Their experts know the ins and outs of doing business here and have the local knowledge, resources and connections to drive your progress.