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MIDAS speaks to professionals from Greater Manchester’s key sectors, to get a glimpse into a day in their working life. This month we speak to Laura Darnley, Employment Partner at Ward Hadaway LLP. When I first wake up, I prepare for the day by... "My mornings are a whirlwind of activity…
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This April marks 76 years of the World Health Organization (WHO). In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health and well-being. During this time, Greater…
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MIDAS attended the Digital City Festival 2024 taking place at the creative hub that is MediaCity across this week. The “Made in The North Exhibition & Summit” was hosted by Prolific North and it united Northern media producers and showcased the talented individuals the city-region has to offer. AI…
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Over 90 countries may have attended the world's leading real estate event, MIPIM this year, but it was Manchester which proved once more, why it has become one of the most investable destinations across the globe. Hosting 19 events throughout the week-long event - held annually in Cannes -…
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Friday 8th of marks International Women’s Day. Meet some of the women on the leadership team at MIDAS, Greater Manchester's Inward Investment Agency who are charged with driving Investment to create new opportunities in our key sectors. Rachel Eyre is Head of Inward Investment for Advanced…
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Greater Manchester is a world-class business destination and the most successful large city for attracting foreign direct investment outside London, across multiple industries. To get a glimpse into a day in the working life of the city-region’s leading innovators, unique occupations and leading…
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National Apprenticeship Week runs from Monday 5 February to Sunday 11 February. The week serves to bring together everyone passionate about apprenticeships to celebrate the value, benefit and opportunity that they bring. In Greater Manchester, we recognise the contribution and opportunities they…
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Greater Manchester boasts an exceptional academic landscape with a storied history that resonates globally. Renowned for its prestigious universities, the city region stands as an academic powerhouse, consistently pushing the boundaries of research, knowledge, and learning. In honour of…
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The construction industry faces an urgent problem regarding carbon footprint, with concrete accounting for more than 7% of all global CO2 emissions, principally from energy cost in the manufacture of cement. With an ambitious target to become net carbon neutral by 2038, Greater Manchester is home…
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Greater Manchester continues to build on its positive reputation for accelerating business growth and stimulating success for investors. As we say hello to 2024, leaders at MIDAS, Greater Manchester’s Inward Investment Agency share their predictions on what will be driving growth and where…
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