Advanced Manufacturing
Manchester is at the heart of the UK’s largest manufacturing and advanced engineering…
Creative And Media
Manchester is recognised as one of Europe’s largest creative, digital and technology…
Digital and Technology
As well as being home to a fast-growing £5 billion digital ecosystem, Manchester is…
Financial, Professional And Business Services
Manchester is home to the largest regional financial, professional and business…
Net zero
Manchester offers access to world-leading research facilities, state-of-the-art…
Life Science and Healthcare
Home to world-leading research and development assets as well as the largest clinical…
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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The University of Manchester becomes first university in the world to provide Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training to all students and staff. 65,000 staff and students will receive full…
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The Atom Valley Northern Gateway Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), a major new delivery vehicle that will unlock large scale regeneration, high-value employment, and investment across parts of…
Advanced Email Conference 2026
The 3rd Annual Advanced Email Conference unites email, CRM and digital marketing professionals for a focused day on AI, personalisation, omnichannel integration, deliverability, targeting and…
Proactive Food Safety Conference 2026
The 2nd Annual Proactive Food Safety Conference brings together 25+ senior food and drink safety, quality and regulatory leaders to explore emerging risks, critical compliance updates and practical…
Internal Communications Conference 2026
Now in its 11th year, the Internal Communications Conference returns to Manchester with cross-sector IC and engagement leaders sharing practical approaches to AI, channel optimisation, culture…
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Insights
MIDAS Monthly | January 2026 | 1000 New T Level Placements, Manchester Takeover at UKREiiF 2026
The beginning of a new year is a time for planning and looking to the future. Our January newsletter is filled with stories of projects in Greater Manchester that will develop, regenerate and…
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Insights
MIDAS Monthly | December 2025 | Good Growth Fund Announced, US Investment in GM and more...
Our final newsletter of 2025 is filled with news that sees the year out on a high. The announcement of the £1bn Good Growth Fund by GMCA lays the foundation for our city region’s second…
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Manchester at MIPIM 2026 Officially Launches
Manchester’s presence at MIPIM 2026 was officially launched at Campfield on Thursday 11 September. The launch event brought together public and private sector partners to share the vision for…
