Events

Festival of Enterprise 2025

Festival of Enterprise Friday 14th March 2025 | 9.30am – 3pm Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, M2 7DH

Festival of Enterprise is back in 2025 —bigger and better than ever! Join us on 14th March 2025 at the iconic Royal Exchange Theatre,

Journey to Net Zero

Journey to Net Zero - Your action plan for a profitable and sustainable business future

The transition to Net Zero will fundamentally transform every part of the economy. Some of these changes will be visible, such

Retail & Hospitality Training Programme

This collection of workshops has been designed to support the Retail and Hospitality Sector operating in Rochdale.

It’s been created to help address a variety of challenges which have been brought about by the current

NetWalk - Cronkeyshaw Common, Syke

New flat 2 mile route from Princess Street and around Cronkeyshaw Common that takes less than an hour. We’re setting off at 8.30am from The Foodie Kitchen where we can stay afterwards for a coffee and catch up

NetWalk - Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough

2.4 mile route around Hollingworth Lake that takes less than an hour. We meet at 8.30am at the RSPCA Centre. The flat route is an opportunity to network with local business professionals and chat over a coffee at the

NetWalk - Greenbooth Reservoir, Norden

An opportunity to network with local business professionals while getting some fresh air and exercise. The 2.4 mile route around the reservoir takes less than an hour and has a couple of small hills so sturdy footwear is advisable.

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 reception at Hopwood Hall College,

NetWalk - Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale

2.5 mile flat route around Kingsway Business Park to look at upcoming developments on the business park. We meet at 8.30am at The Hornet pub/restaurant and it’s an opportunity to network with local business professionals and have

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.