Why Manchester One of the UK’s Fastest Growing Cities

Manchester represents the largest city region economy outside London, with a gross value added (GVA) of £78.7 billion. This strength has enabled it to establish an outstanding reputation as a competitive place to do business, boasting a diverse and high-quality portfolio of business properties. 

Key Sectors

Manchester's breadth and depth of expertise enables cross-industry opportunities for collaboration and a world-class offer for the international investor.

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Net zero

Manchester offers access to world-leading research facilities, state-of-the-art…

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Talent

With access to 7.2 million people within a one-hour drive and over 100,000 students, Manchester is a region rich in talent with unrivalled access to expertise to shape our future.

Quality Of Life

Voted the UK’s Most Liveable City by the Economist, in 2022 Manchester has something to suit everyone. From quaint to eclectic, there is a rich variety of beauty, music, sport and culture on offer. If you choose to live here you get much more for your money, an important factor in recruiting and attracting people to work and live here.

Infrastructure

The city’s world-class, multimodal, integrated transport infrastructure provides outstanding connectivity across the North West and the nation. Businesses in Manchester can also flourish thanks to the city’s digital infrastructure, including high-speed fibre broadband, enterprise zones and a truly collaborative ecosystem.

Economy

Greater Manchester’s economic growth has been driven by its diverse industry base, which has specialisms in Advanced Manufacturing, Business, Finance and Professional Services, Life Sciences, Energy and Environment and Creative, Digital and Tech.

Manchester has a wide range of commercial properties where companies across a range of industries can grow, thrive and succeed on a global scale.

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Events

UK Space Conference 2025

16, Jul 2025

UK Space Conference is back for 2025 with a new venue, a host of new conference features, and another international line up of expert speakers. A lot has happened since the last event in Belfast 2023…

North West Business Expo 2025

24, Oct 2025

The North West Business Expo takes place in the 73 metre Premier Suite of the Bolton Stadium Hotel. Each year, the event attracts over 120 exhibitors, and at least 1800 visitors over the course of the…

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Greater Manchester 2025 Mission to Japan

Last month, the Greater Manchester delegation embarked on their 2025 Mission to Japan, the largest recorded UK delegation to visit the country. The mission, led by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy…