Relocating or expanding in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a world-class city region that offers a fantastic environment for businesses to grow and prosper. Home to a £78.7 billion economy, global transport connectivity, incredible talent and high-quality business properties, it is a first-choice investment destination for leading international brands.
Joe Manning, Managing Director
Since 1997, MIDAS – Greater Manchester’s award-winning inward investment promotion agency – has helped hundreds of businesses successfully relocate to and expand in the city region.
MIDAS offers a free and confidential package of services that are tailored to individual business’ needs, saving companies money, time and effort.
No matter what stage of the relocation or expansion decision-making process your company is at, MIDAS can provide access to expert knowledge and local intelligence to help de-risk your business investment and ensure a faster, more successful business move.
Our specialist business development team has an outstanding reputation for understanding diverse business needs and helping to remove barriers for companies looking to invest in Greater Manchester.
Whether you’re a start-up, SME, global company or location consultant, we will work with you to build your investment case, find the ideal commercial property, source the right staff and introduce you to networks on the ground to help your business grow.
All of our services are complimentary, confidential and bespoke to your business. Support is available to both national and international firms of all sizes that are considering relocating to or expanding in the city region.
Our local expertise and networks mean it’s easy for us to introduce you to the right suppliers, agencies and educational establishments but our services don’t stop after you arrive. We provide aftercare support and we account manage foreign-owned companies in the region to ensure they get the most out of the city’s wealth of market opportunities.
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