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Green Shield Group announces Lee Roberts as Franchise Manager

26/04/2024

Member Post - Green Shield Group

Lancashire-based renewable energy providers Green Shield Group has announced Lee Roberts as their ne…

GORVINS SOLICITOR CROWNED BEST IN THE NW

26/04/2024

Stockport-based law firm, Gorvins Solicitors, is celebrating success as one of its team, Almas Patan…

Manchester Central appoints new CEO

26/04/2024

Member Post - Manchester Central

Lori Hoinkes to succeed Shaun Hinds Manchester Central Convention Centre has formally announced that…

Lancashire Tea announced as NWAA’s Brew For The Crew Partner

26/04/2024

Member Post - North West Air Ambulance Charity

Lancashire Tea has partnered with the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) to launch the annual ‘…

Accounts to Corporate Finance: Vicky Harvey’s six-week secondment

25/04/2024

Member Post - DTE Business Advisers

Since partnering with DJH back in December last year, DTE has been able to create more opportunities…

Summit to Highlight Construction Skills Pipeline

24/04/2024

The construction skills pipeline will be one of the key issues discussed at next month's Property &a…

News Review - 24th April

24/04/2024

The launch of Greater Manchester Chamber's Campaign for Business document was featured in the Busine…

Business leaders open up about their path to success in new podcast series (1)

24/04/2024

The award winning north west production company Applehead Media has launched a brand new series of b…

Leverage your leadership potential through professional development

23/04/2024

Member Post - Alliance Manchester Business School

Make professional development your priority this spring and feel equipped for any business challenge…

WHAG LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT BUSINESSES FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE

23/04/2024

Member Post - WHAG

Domestic abuse charity WHAG invites employers to join their new campaign to prevent the negative imp…

Shortlisted for National Award

22/04/2024

Member Post - Kan Do Ventures

Kan Do Ventures based in Macclesfield, Cheshire has been chosen as a finalist for the Legacy Award a…

Altrincham TV Journalist and entrepreneur launches new podcast featuring successful business leaders

22/04/2024

Member Post - Applehead Media

Nicola Sands, former ITV journalist and now founder of award winning north west production company A…

Gatto Nero: a new media training and website creation company

22/04/2024

Member Post - Gatto Nero Media

Gatto Nero Media, a new media training, website creation and brand building company, has been launch…

Time again to start preparing for MTD for ITSA

22/04/2024

Member Post - GoSimpleTax

Article by GoSimpleTax MTD for ITSA or Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment to give it…

Achieving Net Zero by Empowering Ethnic Minority Women

22/04/2024

Member Post - University of Salford

In alignment with the UK government's vision to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, a project…

Business leaders open up about their path to success in new podcast series

22/04/2024

The award winning north west production company Applehead Media has launched a brand new series of b…

Anks North West sees over 1,100 insolvency-related activities in Q1, new R3 research showsAnks North West sees over 1,100 insolvency-related activities in Q1, new R3 research shows

19/04/2024

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

More than 1,100 insolvency-related activities were recorded in the North West region in Q1 2024, acc…

Greater Manchester children and young people contribute their experience of the care system in powerful new book

19/04/2024

Member Post - Together Trust 

Free Loaves on Friday, an anthology of poems, letters, and other forms of writing written by more th…

Leading accountancy firm, UHY Hacker Young Manchester, bolsters leadership team with appointment of new Tax Partner

19/04/2024

Member Post - UHY Hacker Young

UHY Hacker Young Manchester has appointed a new Tax Partner, Stephen Kerrigan, to contribute towards…

Business Beats Cancer Manchester

18/04/2024

Member Post - Amber & Aster Ltd

The Business Beats Cancer Manchester board aims to increase awareness across the region’s business c…

NW Hearts First Charity Ball

18/04/2024

Member Post - NW Hearts Charity

NW Hearts Charity are holding their first Charity Ball.On 27th September at Manchester Hall, the bal…

GM CHAMBER LAUNCHES ITS CAMPAIGN FOR BUSINESS 2024

17/04/2024

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has launched its 2024 Campaign for Business document which hi…

North West Air Ambulance Charity launches flagship event: Race Against Time

17/04/2024

Member Post - nwairambulance.org.uk

The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has launched their flagship event; Race Against Time to…

Businesses Urged to Sign Bee Net Zero Commitment

17/04/2024

Member Post - The Growth Company

Bee Net Zero is working to create a movement of businesses in Greater Manchester that are committed…

News Review - 17th April

17/04/2024

This week The Business Desk reports that the rising cyber threat level has put regional business on…

CDM15 Principal Designer Course: Ensuring Construction Safety

17/04/2024

Member Post - CIOB

The construction industry places a strong emphasis on safety, requiring professionals to stay update…

Design and Development of 3B Training Brand New Website

16/04/2024

Member Post - ThinkEQ

Working with one of our long-standing clients and taking this journey to create a masterpiece has be…

CustomsLink Awarded AEO Status

16/04/2024

Member Post - CustomsLink

One of the UK's leading customs agents, a Preston-based enterprise, has been awarded AEO status. Au…

Medilink UK appointed exclusive UK partner by Messe Düsseldorf

16/04/2024

Member Post - Medilink UK

Medilink UK, the largest representative body in the UK for life science companies has been chosen as…

The Five Common Mistakes Exhibitors Must Avoid to Achieving Exhibiting Success

16/04/2024

Exhibiting at trade shows and events offers a brilliant opportunity for businesses to expand their r…

100 CPD Certified online courses, plus the H&S and Wellbeing collections to support employee compliance & upskilling

15/04/2024

Member Post - eLearning Plus

A huge thank you to the gifted learning development team within eLearning Plus as I am proud to shar…

3 Reasons Why Branding is Vital for Residential Property Developments in the UK

12/04/2024

Member Post - Real Estate Marketing Media

In the competitive landscape of the UK’s residential property market, establishing a strong brand fo…

The Government must act to immediately help hauliers

11/04/2024

Member Post - National Federation of Builders

Police forces across England are increasing working with councils to set times that abnormal loads c…

Air IT appoints Dan Portus as Chief Experience Officer to elevate customer satisfaction

11/04/2024

Member Post - Air IT

Air IT, a leading provider of IT services in the UK, is proud to announce the appointment of Dan Por…

Introducing Aura Ai-XS: Setting a New Standard in Short Perimeter Intrusion Detection.

11/04/2024

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Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), an industry-leading provider of cutting-edge perimeter security sol…

GM Chamber Members CustomsLink, Awarded AEO Status

10/04/2024

Member Post - CustomsLink Ltd

One of the UK’s leading customs agents, a Preston-based enterprise, has been awarded AEO status. Aut…

RPG Chartered Accountants appoint new Head of Tax

10/04/2024

Member Post - RPG Chartered Accountants

RPG Chartered Accountants are delighted to announce the arrival of Ryan Conlon as Head of Tax.Ryan,…

Optimum Coatings celebrates Employee Ownership

10/04/2024

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

Accountants and business advisors Beever and Struthers and law firm Brabners have jointly advised Mo…

Skills for Life – training schemes for your business

10/04/2024

With challenges such as cost-of-living pressures sitting high on the agenda for businesses in 2024,…

News Review - 9th April

09/04/2024

This week the Business Desk reports the £150m rail upgrade between Manchester and Sheffield has offi…

How can active workplaces embrace spring for employee wellbeing?

09/04/2024

Member Post - GMMoving

Embrace movement for workplace wellbeing As spring arrives, it is the perfect time to prioritise ph…

Salonica Capital Looks to Connect with North West Businesses

09/04/2024

Member Post - Salonica Capital

Salonica Capital believes Manchester is a vibrant international innovation hub, particularly in sect…

BCAE Architects Launch Manchester Office

09/04/2024

Member Post - BCAE Architects

BCAE Architects, a North-West based Architectural Design Studio, have announced their presence in Ma…

Unlock Tomorrow's Solutions Today: Avoira Connect Innovation Day

08/04/2024

Member Post - avoira

Avoira, a pioneer in providing transformative technological solutions, is hosting Avoira Connect Inn…

DEALMAKER PROMOTED AT HURST

08/04/2024

Member Post - HURST

A dealmaker at independent accounting and business advisory firm HURST has been promoted to associat…

Orega supporting The Mustard Tree

08/04/2024

Member Post - Orega Serviced Offices

Making an Impact Together: Our Year-Round Charity Drive. At Orega, we are committed to supporting ou…

Wiseup are looking for speakers for Manchester College Industry day

05/04/2024

Member Post - Wiseup Networks

Wiseup is seeking industry speakers to participate in a career talk at Manchester College on the 26t…

Salford Mayor launches Gametech365 community at HOST putting Greater Manchester at the heart of the immersive sector

05/04/2024

Member Post - HOST

A groundbreaking tech community has launched at Media City’s innovation hub HOST, the Home of Skills…

Ready for kick-off: 100,000 footy-mad passengers to fly from Manchester Airport to Germany during Euro 2024

05/04/2024

Member Post - Manchester Airport

Passengers are expected to jet off in their thousands from Manchester Airport to cheer on England at…

Northcoders launches new, part-time coding bootcamp to drive tech career accessibility

04/04/2024

Member Post - Northcoders

Manchester-headquartered Northcoders, a market leader in technology training in the UK, is launching…

Manchester President's Update

04/04/2024

As a proactive and passionate supporter of Manchester, I’m proud to have been representing the borou…

News Review - 3rd April

03/04/2024

Business Live featured the Chamber's Quarterly Economic Survey results as its top news item in last…

Have You Got The AI Advantage?

03/04/2024

Member Post - Paul Culshaw Coaching

I recently attended an enlightening online event called 'The AI Advantage'.Like with anything new, i…

Get 10% off CIOB Academy's 'Energy Efficiency Retrofit' Course

03/04/2024

Member Post - CIOB

In our ever-evolving world, where environmental sustainability is paramount, the construction indust…

Made in Stockport Awards 2024 Finalists

03/04/2024

Member Post - Aqua Design Group

Made in Stockport Awards was started by Aqua Design Group in 2021 to promote and support creates acr…

Greater Manchester bakery that employs ex-convicts set to expand

02/04/2024

Member Post - HM Pasties

A Greater Manchester bakery famed for employing ex-convicts is set to expand after receiving a huge…

Speakers Announced for Property & Construction Summit 2024

02/04/2024

We are pleased to announce our first round speakers and panellists for the upcoming Property & C…

Calling GM Business in Medtech, Cybersecurity and Fintech sectors!

02/04/2024

Why should business in the North West and Greater Manchester be looking at growing their business in…

DTE Corporate Finance Provides Advisory Services to Ardenton Capital

27/03/2024

Member Post - DTE Corporate Finance

DTE Corporate Finance provided buy side advisory services to the Canadian Private Equity Fund, Arden…

FORMER ARMY RESERVIST NATASHA GOES INTO ACTION AS ADMIRAL NURSE AT BROUGHTON HOUSE

27/03/2024

Member Post - Broughton House

A former army nurse has joined Broughton House Veteran Care Village in a specialist dementia role to…

KINAXIA STRENGTHENS SENIOR TEAM AMID GREATER FOCUS ON CUSTOMER TIES

27/03/2024

Member Post - Kinaxia Logistics

Kinaxia Logistics has strengthened its senior team as part of a management restructure which will se…

MC CONSTRUCTION GIVES HAT WORKS MUSEUM A NEW LOOK IN £300,000 REFURBISHMENT SCHEME

27/03/2024

Member Post - MC Construction

Stockport’s famous Hat Works Museum has unveiled its new look following a £300,000 refurbishment sch…

Latest Chamber Survey Shows Dramatic Reduction in Business Prospects

27/03/2024

Economic performance in Greater Manchester declined sharply in Q1 2024 according to the findings of…

Molyslip Showcases Oil and Gas Lubricants at AOG Energy Exhibition Alongside Distribution Partners Dura-Metal and CGC Engineering

27/03/2024

Member Post - Metalube

As the marine and offshore oil and gas industries have navigated some of the world's harshest operat…

HMG Support Francis House Easter Chick Knit 2024

27/03/2024

Member Post - HMG Paints

This March, Manchester-based HMG Paints will be supporting local charity Francis House Children’s Ho…

Time for a Workplace Policy on Menopause?

27/03/2024

Member Post - Davis Blank Furniss

Shiva Shadi, Head of Employment at law firm Davis Blank Furniss, looks at menopause in the workplace…

Northcoders grows senior leadership team with appointment of new HR Director

27/03/2024

Member Post - Northcoders

Manchester-headquartered Northcoders – one of the UK's premier coding bootcamp providers – has appoi…

Stress Awareness Month

26/03/2024

Member Post - Manchester Mind

Little By Little, A Little Becomes A Lot...This is this year’s Stress Awareness Month theme and Manc…

News Review - 26th March

26/03/2024

This week we have news that a new railway line between Manchester Airport and Handsacre is the prefe…

Digital Marketing Company ThinkEQ join GMCC - What tricks are you missing?

26/03/2024

Member Post - ThinkEQ

We're not your average digital agency; we're your people-first consultancy founded on fundamental pr…

Tips for Surviving Stockport's Pothole Plague

26/03/2024

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

Recent research has unveiled that less than half of all local roads in England and Wales are deemed…

Farleys’ Legendary St Patrick’s Day Fundraiser Supports Cash for Kids

22/03/2024

Member Post - Farleys Solicitors

Lancashire law firm Farleys Solicitors has been holding its annual St Patrick’s Day fundraiser for m…

Bailey Partnership supports Mustard Tree and urges others to get involved too!

22/03/2024

Member Post - Bailey Partnership

Our Manchester office proudly announces its partnership with Mustard Tree, a local homeless charity,…

Xaverian College students secure Oxbridge offers

21/03/2024

Member Post - Xaverian College

Nine bright minds from Xaverian College have received offers to study at the University of Oxford an…

Best campervan destinations under 2 hours from Bolton

21/03/2024

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

The first bank holiday weekend of 2024 is upon us, and many people will be making the most of Easter…

Together Finance Donates £15,000 to North West Air Ambulance Charity

20/03/2024

Member Post - nwairambulance.org.uk

Financial services company, Together Finance have chosen to donate £15,000 to the North West Air Amb…

The Route to a Successful Marketing Strategy

20/03/2024

Member Post - Paul Culshaw Coaching

Success in marketing starts with the (real) need for strategy.Because the principle of effective mar…

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Teams Up with Employment Hero to Empower SMEs and Drive Economic Growth in the North

20/03/2024

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) today announces a new partnership with Employment Hero…

Repeal of the Port Services Regulations – Dividend or Complication?

19/03/2024

Member Post - Ward Hadaway

With effect from 1 January 2024, the EU Port Services Regulation and accompanying domestic regulat…

Suspending Agency Healthcare Staff: The Contractual position

19/03/2024

Member Post - Ward Hadaway

In an important case for the Healthcare sector, the EAT has given clear guidance on the issue of n…

Igniting Innovation and Celebrating Success at the Fastest 50 Awards

19/03/2024

Member Post - Ward Hadaway

A key highlight in Yorkshire’s business calendar is the Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 Awards. The awards…

14 New Starters at our Newcastle Office

19/03/2024

Member Post - Ward Hadaway

The team expansion, which sees the group including two partners, a managing associate, two associa…

Nybble are delighted to receive the #rra24 Digital Award

19/03/2024

Member Post - Nybble

Well what a night … Nybble are delighted to receive the #rra24 Digital Award held at the amazing Win…

Update on Export Controls NTE 2024/04 !

19/03/2024

On 12th March 2024, the UK Government released the latest amendments to the Export Control Regulatio…

UK Signs trade pact with Texas: boosting Investment and Cooperation

19/03/2024

The United Kingdom signed a trade pact with Texas on the 13th of March to enhance trade links betwee…

International Events Sponsorship Opportunities

19/03/2024

Calling service providers who would like to raise their profile amongst our traders’ members and cus…

Importer's Knowledge to accessing preferential duty rates

19/03/2024

When it comes to proving the origin of goods, traders have different alternatives in terms of eviden…

NATIONAL TECH COMPETITION SEEKS NORTHERN BUSINESSES TO SHOWCASE INNOVATION

19/03/2024

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Tech Nation’s Rising Stars competition is back and bigger than ever for 2024. Aimed at early-stage t…

Two Gorvins solicitors shortlisted for Insider’s NW Young Professionals of the Year

18/03/2024

Member Post - Gorvins solicitors

Stockport-based Gorvins Solicitors has had two solicitors shortlisted for Insider NW Young Professio…

Northcoders scoops gong at national Megabuyte Emerging Stars Awards

18/03/2024

Member Post - Northcoders

Northcoders – the market leading technology training business - was named Best Performing Company in…

Freeths advises on completion of former dairy redevelopment

18/03/2024

Member Post - Freeths

National law firm Freeths has advised AKM Homes on the redevelopment on a former dairy site in Runco…

HMG Paints continue Prodrive partnership with launch of new era Aston Martin Vantage GT3

18/03/2024

Member Post - HMG Paints Ltd

Manchester based; HMG Paints’ range of coatings will once again be taking to the track on race circu…

Transforming Success: Installation of Wilson Power Solutions' T2 Ecotrans Transformers

18/03/2024

Member Post - McKee Associates

Following some hard work and long hours from Evolve Integrated Solutions Ltd the two new Wilson Powe…

Commercial sector urged to take back control of energy consumption

15/03/2024

Member Post - Climarite Ltd

Climarite is urging fellow chamber members to review the energy management of its commercial buildin…

Greys Specialist Recruitment Comes to Manchester

14/03/2024

Member Post - Greys Specialist Recruitment

Winding my way through careers coaching and talent acquisition I've realised that the bottom line is…

Glasdon Joins the NWAA Corporate Crew

14/03/2024

Member Post - nwairambulance.org.uk

This exclusive members club and business group plays an integral role in raising awareness and vital…

Squire Patton Boggs Promotes Senior Manchester Lawyer to Partnership

13/03/2024

Member Post - Squire Patton Boggs

Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that senior financial services lawyer Andy Kirkham has be…

Ghislaine Howard Portrait Features in Exhibition Celebrating Motherhood

13/03/2024

Ghislaine Howard's ‘Pregnant Self Portrait, July 1987' is one of the key works in the Haywood tourin…

Circle of Trust Offers 30 Day Free Trial

13/03/2024

Member Post - Circle of Trust

92 % of people would trust a referral from friends and family over any other form of advertising. …

International Women's Day at the Chamber

13/03/2024

At the Chamber, we have some remarkable women in our Senior Management Team. For #InternationalWomen…

BCHS Delivers State-of-the-Art Solutions

12/03/2024

Member Post - Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies

Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies (BCHS) understands that the future of professional cleaning li…

AJ Bell named as inaugural hiring partner for Tech Returners’ new TR4: 4-Week Returner Launchpad programme

12/03/2024

Member Post - Northcoders

AJ Bell – the low cost, award-winning investment platform – has been named as the very first hiring…

Boy Racers: The youngest drivers on the planet!

12/03/2024

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

Last weekend 18-year-old Oliver Bearman became the youngest British F1 driver to race in a Grand Pri…

First Bus gets to work on enhancing Rochdale bus depot

12/03/2024

Member Post - TransPennine Express

£750,000 investment in depot Team of more than 120 drivers now in place Depot…

Looking for a new VMware Alternative? Switch Seamlessly to Scale Computing

12/03/2024

Member Post - Avoira

With the recent Broadcom acquisition of VMware, many current customers are concerned about the futur…

Did you know that it is a legal requirement in the UK that all LEV systems are tested?

10/03/2024

Member Post - LEV & Air Movement Designs Limited

Employers in the UK have a legal obligation to ensure that their LEV systems are in efficient workin…

Sharon Seville – A North West Business Woman Making Her Mark

07/03/2024

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When Sharon Seville sets her mind on something she certainly achieves it. Sharon has run her recruit…

Bury Update

07/03/2024

Being a local Bury businessperson I am passionate about the economic prosperity of the borough. I at…

Budget is a Kick in the Teeth for the High Street, Says Colliers

06/03/2024

Member Post - Colliers

John Webber, Head of Business Rates at Colliers, gives his reaction to the Spring Budget 2024. "As…

Greater Manchester Chamber Reacts to Budget

06/03/2024

Subrahmaniam Krishnan-Harihara, Deputy Director of Research at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerc…

HURST Reacts to Budget

06/03/2024

Member Post - HURST

Commenting on the Budget, Adrian Young, a tax partner at independent accounting and business advisor…

Roger Phillips – tax partner at PM+M – reacts to the March 2024 Budget

06/03/2024

Member Post - PM+M

It’s fair to say that this Budget threw up no great surprises as there was limited scope for any siz…

Chamber Celebrates Appointment of First President

06/03/2024

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 230th birthday this year and we will be highli…

Demystifying SEO in 2024: It's Bigger Than Search Engines Now (OMO Explained)

06/03/2024

Member Post - Paul Culshaw Coaching

This is an easy-to-follow guide to SEO.In it, you'll learn the fundamentals and beyond to learn:What…

Greater Manchester Chamber Announces Winner of Building of the Year Award

06/03/2024

The Christie Paterson Building was crowned Greater Manchester Building of the Year 2023 at Greater M…

GJD to showcase new wireless integration solution at TSE24

05/03/2024

Member Post - GJD Manufacturing Ltd

GJD, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of perimeter protection and intruder det…

How to manage the five most common pain points of running an SME

05/03/2024

Member Post - Equals Money

Equals Money Running an SME, whilst extremely rewarding, can be tough. There are many frustrations…

Powering payments for Team Evolution | Customer Stories

05/03/2024

Member Post - Equals Money

Equals Money Team Evolution powers future Olympic athletes. They’re the UK’s number one alpine race…

LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN: A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR BRITISH COMPANIES

05/03/2024

Post-Carnival is the perfect time to start thinking about developing opportunities in Latin America…

Documentation Services Prices in 2024/25

05/03/2024

We want to inform our members and customers using certification, legalisation and apostille services…

Central Bank of Iraq Decision on Cash Withdrawals in US dollars

05/03/2024

The Embassy of The Republic of Iraq has included the below decision for Cash Withdrawals in US dolla…

Funded residential programme to help SMEs develop new products and services

04/03/2024

Member Post - Manchester Metropolitan University

Are you working on a new idea, product or service?We’re launching an exclusive programme designed to…

CMA confirms that the housing crisis is caused by a broken planning process

29/02/2024

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released it’s ‘Housebuilding Market Study: Final Rep…

CHANCELLOR URGED TO TAKE ACTION ON TAX IN FORTHCOMING BUDGET

29/02/2024

Member Post - HURST

Previewing the forthcoming Budget, Adrian Young, a tax partner at independent accounting and busines…

Night Time Economy Adviser hails 'crucial' skills training for Greater Manchester hospitality sector

29/02/2024

Member Post - Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) launches targeted skills programmes to bridge hospita…

Beever and Struthers lead the way in service charge assurance and partners with the National Leasehold Group

29/02/2024

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

Accountants and business advisors Beever and Struthers have partnered with the National Leasehold Gr…

Trowers & Hamlins' Manchester Office Head, Suzanne Benson named Firm's new Real Estate Sector head

29/02/2024

Member Post - Trowers & Hamlins

Manchester-based Partner Suzanne Benson has been appointed as the new national head of the firm's Re…

Eight Engines Wins at Talk of Manchester Awards

28/02/2024

Member Post - Eight Engines

Chamber Partner Eight Engines is celebrating after winning Best Video Production Company at the Talk…

Another ISO 9001 Audit Pass for McKee Associates in 2024!

28/02/2024

Member Post - McKee Associates

McKee Associates is proud to announce that we have passed our recent annual ISO 9001 audit. We are d…

Has your provider got in touch about the copper switch off?

28/02/2024

Member Post - ITS Technology

The 2025 copper switch-off is getting closer, and if your provider hasn’t gotten in touch, it’s high…

News Review - 28th February

28/02/2024

This week we have news that Manchester has been recognised as a UNESCO City of Lifelong Learning for…

Beever and Struthers advise HFL Building Solutions (HFL) to keep it in the family

27/02/2024

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

Accountants and business advisors Beever and Struthers advised the management team on the successful…

UHY Hacker Young leaders take on Ultra-Triathlon to support fundraising for Manchester Children’s Hospital

27/02/2024

Member Post - UHY Hacker Young

UHY Manchester’s Chief Executive Officer, David Kendrick and Corporate Finance Partner, Peter Willia…

Are you a rising star in Greater Manchester?

26/02/2024

Member Post - GM Business Growth Hub

The search is on to find Greater Manchester's 100 rising stars of business.We’ve joined forces with…

New Regen Delivery Service Launched by Walker Sime

26/02/2024

GMCC members Walker Sime, the Manchester based multi-disciplinary construction consultancy, has a…

Ward Hadaway ranked top UK M&A dealmaker for 6th time

26/02/2024

Member Post - Ward Hadaway

Leading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway was today (Wednesday 14 February) ranked as one of the top 20…

10 Reasons to Invest in Manchester and How We Can Help You

23/02/2024

Member Post - The Letting Agent

Driving into the city each morning I'm constantly astonished by the rapidly changing skyline full of…

Maximising R&D Tax Credits: A Guide for UK Businesses

22/02/2024

Member Post - Growth Hive UK

In the competitive landscape of UK business, Research and Development (R&D) tax credits stand as…

Bee Seen, Get Screened - Talking about the unthinkable

22/02/2024

Cancer is a subject that doesn’t bear thinking about and yet 900,000+ people in the workforce are pr…

North West insolvency up 20% year-on-year, new R3 research shows

22/02/2024

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

The number of insolvency-related activities in the North West rose more than 20% in January compared…

FIRST IMAGES OF NEW BAR, RESTAURANT AND SOCIAL WORKSPACE ‘JUNCTION’ REVEALED

22/02/2024

Member Post - Manchester Central

The first CGI images of the hotly anticipated new bar and restaurant concept opening at Manchester C…

ID MANCHESTER SUBMITS PLANS TO REINVENT RENOLD BUILDING AS A NEW INNOVATION HUB

22/02/2024

Member Post - Bruntwood SciTech

The ID Manchester partnership has announced plans to reactivate the Renold Building as a home for fo…

Manchester Literature Festival to Welcome Three Leading Writers

22/02/2024

Member Post - Manchester Literature Festival

Manchester Literature Festival welcomes three brilliant writers to the city this Spring, setting the…

Government seeks to shift new homes from greenbelt to brownfield

22/02/2024

Member Post - National Federation of Builders

The Government consultation ‘Strengthening planning policy for brownfield development’ seen to imple…

TPE features Bill Withers' classic in ‘getting together’ centred homage to travel

22/02/2024

Member Post - TransPennine Express

TransPennine Express (TPE) has launched a new campaign, which encourages making the most of getting…

Wigan Borough charity featured in commemorative album to celebrate King Charles III

22/02/2024

Member Post - Compassion in Action

A Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce member is an editorial partner for a commemorative publicat…

Putting the fun back into your marketing!

22/02/2024

Member Post - Aqua Design Group

As it’s the 21st birthday year for Aqua Design Group, the Stockport creative wanted to highlight som…

Manchester... Reaching for the Sky!

21/02/2024

Member Post - The Letting Agent

10 Reasons to Invest in Manchester and How We Can Help YouDriving into the city each morning I'm con…

News Review - 21st February

21/02/2024

In this week's 'News Review' we have news that Manchester and Greater Manchester remain in top posit…

How to attract clients via events

20/02/2024

Member Post - Amber & Aster Ltd

NEWSFLASH; EVENTS ARE MARKETING! I am a firm believer that events should be a part of every busines…

Building of The Year 2023: Christie Paterson Research Centre

20/02/2024

The Christie Paterson Research Centre beat five other prestigious projects to be named Building of t…

Orega Serviced Offices joins GMCC!

20/02/2024

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Orega are delighted to join the GMCC community, offering their services of premium private offices,…

Manchester Airport gears up for first of the year’s big getaways after best ever January

20/02/2024

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Almost 700,000 passengers expected during half-term getaway This comes after 1.8m passengers came…

Warning to Self Assessment customers as scam referrals exceed 200,000

20/02/2024

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With the Self Assessment tax deadline behind us, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning people to…

Further expansion and success at leading accountancy firm, UHY Hacker Young Manchester

20/02/2024

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The past year has seen multiple triumphs for the UHY team in Manchester. Since the introduction of t…

Freeths announces record growth in Liverpool

20/02/2024

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Freeths has today announced record year-on-year growth since launching in Liverpool in 2018, reveali…

DevelopmentAid offers 1-month free trial on platform to GMCC Members

20/02/2024

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In 2022, according to the OECD, Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) reached a whooping all-time hi…

ATA Carnet Network welcomes Peru from April 2024

20/02/2024

From 30 April 2024, the Lima Chamber of Commerce and Industry will become the 79th guaranteeing orga…

New report captures your views on skills

20/02/2024

The Chamber's research team has launched a new report as part of its work on the Greater Manchester…

GM Chamber is now offering quicker delivery through new courier service

20/02/2024

In a bid to improve our certification, legalisation and apostille services, please note our team is…

Chamber Extends its Global Connect Network with Partner in North America

20/02/2024

Greater Manchester Chamber's Global Connect Network is made up of more than 680 connections and 50 p…

Leigh Regeneration

20/02/2024

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Structures Group, a Leigh-based group of construction companies specialising in restoration and cons…

Authentication Expert Zally adds new CDO and CTO Ahead of Beta Launch

19/02/2024

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Continuous authentication expert, Zally, has announced the hires of Paul Wilshaw as its Chief Design…

RPG Chartered Accountants advise Abacus Cost Management on their sale to the Contollo Group.

19/02/2024

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Business co-founders Ellis Goodfellow and Mike Perry were advised by RPG Chartered Accountants in th…

Introduction to the Motability Scheme

16/02/2024

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Have you ever wondered what the Motability scheme is? Experts at Swansway Motor Group’s Honda Stockp…

Rumpus sweeps up with Manchester Cleaning Show win

15/02/2024

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B Corp-certified impact agency Rumpus has further solidified its expertise in the hygiene sector by…

One month to go until Manchester gets a spring clean with the arrival of The Manchester Cleaning Show 2024

15/02/2024

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There is only one month to go until the UK’s biggest cleaning trade show arrives in Manchester, brin…

Construction Marketing: Stay Ahead of the Curve in 2024

15/02/2024

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The construction industry is poised for significant developments throughout 2024, with the outlook f…

How SMEs Can Overcome Energy Market Volatility on Net Zero Journey

15/02/2024

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The UK's energy market is undergoing a seismic shift, and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are in…

Future Homes Project workshop offers free acoustic testing to the building industry

15/02/2024

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The University of Salford is offering a unique opportunity for the building industry to collaborate…

3B Training and CIOB Collaborate to Deliver CITB Accredited Courses at London Office

15/02/2024

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3B Training, a leading provider of health and safety training, is pleased to announce its expansion…

Why You Should Consider Transfer Pricing as Part of Your International Expansion Strategy

15/02/2024

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As part of a series on the key areas of transfer pricing, the team at Alvarez & Marsal Tax UK ta…

Car Experts provide tips for savvy car shoppers.

15/02/2024

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If you are in the market for a new-to-you set of wheels, it can be an overwhelming experience. With…

Accelerating Cycling Culture: The Case for Modular Pumptracks in Greater Manchester's Urban Landscape

14/02/2024

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Manchester has proudly claimed the title of the first European Capital of Cycling. This recognition…

Check the Index!

14/02/2024

Each of the Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Surveys contains the unique Greater Manchester Index™ which…

Focus Insolvency Group February 2024 Newsletter

14/02/2024

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Focus Insolvency Group Newsletter - February 2024 EditionWelcome to the latest edition of the Focus…

Pearson acquire Milnrow practice as part of expansion plans

13/02/2024

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Law firm, Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers has expanded with the recent acquisition of Sara…

BUILDING OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST: 4 Angel Square (NOMA)

13/02/2024

4 Angel Square, Manchester’s most sustainable smart enabled office building, was one of six projects…

The Workshop - Supporting Stockport Businesses

12/02/2024

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Judgment in favour of Metamorph Group claimants making a Protective Award cumulatively valued at £570,000

12/02/2024

Member Post - Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers

Employment Partner and Solicitor Alan Lewis at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers has secured…

S I Sealy Celebrates 75 Years in Building Services Engineering Design Consultancy

12/02/2024

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This year marks the 75th anniversary of S I Sealy, one of the foremost and most respected building s…

The Art of Pricing: Ten Tips to Add Value to Your Business

09/02/2024

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Knowing how to price your product or service is a crucial aspect of business strategy, and one that…

Zouk Tea Bar & Grill launch first product range Enjoy Zouk-inspired dishes at home with its four new spices

09/02/2024

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Zouk Tea Bar & Grill, one of Manchester’s most popular restaurants, has launched its first range…

Beyond Bits & Bytes Podcast Set to Launch Soon!

09/02/2024

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Get ready for a thrilling journey into the world of technology as the highly awaited podcast, Beyond…

HMG Paints celebrates apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week 2024

09/02/2024

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To mark the 17th annual National Apprenticeship Week, HMG Paints is celebrating the variety of appre…

Freeths leads the way in latest High Court Review for Insolvency Claims

09/02/2024

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The Insolvency and Restructuring team at national law firm Freeths has been named as the most active…

Freeths announces B Corp™ accreditation

09/02/2024

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Freeths is proud to announce that as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and its wider…

Gorvins Solicitors Excited to Renew Sponsorship of The North West Family Business Awards 2024

09/02/2024

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Gorvins Solicitors, a leading law firm based in Stockport, is thrilled to announce their continued s…

Ward Hadaway bolsters Manchester presence with strategic hires

09/02/2024

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We're rapidly expanding across all of our offices and have recently experienced particularly strong…

An update on the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act

09/02/2024

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Companies House has announced this week that they are aiming to introduce the first of the measures…

HMG Featured In Womens Family Business Spotlight January 2024

08/02/2024

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Manchester based HMG Paints Ltd are delighted to share the news that Family Business United have nam…

TPE launches ‘Neurodiversity Network Group’ during TPE Week of Inclusion

08/02/2024

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TransPennine Express (TPE) has announced the official launch of its ‘Neurodiversity Network Group’ a…

Cut Carbon, Cut Costs - fully funded training to save your business money

08/02/2024

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Cut Carbon Cut Costs is an online training programme designed to help you future-proof your business…

The Growth Company maintains the Department of Education’s matrix Standard

08/02/2024

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The Growth Company has once again received praise for its culture of inclusivity and equality throug…

About Apprenticeships in the Automotive Industry

07/02/2024

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This week is National Apprentice Week, so Swansway Motor Group are shedding a light on what an appre…

News Review - 7th February

07/02/2024

In the second edition of our new feature 'News Review' we bring you the leading business stories tha…

Chamber Calls for Businesses to Forge Relationships with Local Skills Providers

07/02/2024

A new report published by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce shows that some of the numbers of a…

Key Stakeholders Discuss Impact of 'Visitor Economy'

07/02/2024

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce joined The British Chambers of Commerce and IHG Hotels &…

NHS Pharmacy First Service Launches

07/02/2024

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The NHS Pharmacy First service launched on the 31st January 2024 and allows patients or their repres…

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week in the Energy Sector

06/02/2024

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Its National Apprenticeship Week, and SQS is proud to unveil our newest apprentice, Musa Ceesay, who…

Why UK Businesses Should Expand to Germany Right Now

06/02/2024

Why think of expansion? Why think of Germany? The world has evolved in the past few years, and busin…

From Time Constraints to Strategic Triumphs: My Entrepreneurial Evolution in Manchester

06/02/2024

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I remember a time in the lively heart of Manchester, a city I ventured to in the late ’90s, I found…

Unlocking Business Opportunities in Germany: North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)

06/02/2024

For Manchester-based companies eyeing expansion into the German market, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)…

The Dominican Republic: A Promising Business Horizon for British Companies

06/02/2024

In the evolving landscape of global business, the Dominican Republic emerges as a beacon of opportun…

A Complete Guide to the UK Electronic Trade Documents Bill

06/02/2024

It’s estimated that 25 million paper documents are created and transported around the world every ye…

Most SME Exporters Are Seeing No Improvement

06/02/2024

BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q4 2023 sees SME exports continuing to languish  Half of all…

What can we certify for your business? Learn about the wide range of documents our team can help you with

06/02/2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of international trade, certifications play a pivotal role in establi…

WHY MUST YOU RETURN YOUR ATA CARNET?

06/02/2024

ATA Carnets must be returned to the Chamber at the latest on its *12-month expiry date to establish…

Building of the Year Shortlist: Aviva Studios

06/02/2024

Aviva Studios was one of six buildings shortlisted for the Building of the Year Award 2023. Initial…

Greater Manchester-based dealerships bring the joy of the circus to children across the UK with a donation to Circus Starr

06/02/2024

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2023 saw car dealer group Swansway Motor Group donate a record-breaking yearly total of £20,940 to t…

Creative workshop sheds light on Holocaust stories of ‘Liberation and Freedom’

05/02/2024

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Philosophy, Ethics and Theology students at Xaverian College recently had the opportunity to attend…

Former Xaverian flying high with dream apprenticeship at Amazon

05/02/2024

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Jasmine Shum, from the Class of 2023, is a former Xaverian who has launched her career with a Higher…

Xaverian student takes on a higher apprenticeship to launch an exciting career in law

05/02/2024

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Xaverian students are opening their eyes to the many exciting alternatives to university being offer…

Local teen secures apprenticeship at Queen’s Award-winning charity after volunteering success

02/02/2024

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A Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce member is celebrating the hire of its latest apprentice ahe…

Freeths launches family law division in the North West

01/02/2024

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National law firm Freeths has launched a family law offering in the North West with the appointment…

Soundwaves of success - Xaverian students launch entertaining radio show on community station

01/02/2024

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Six Xaverian students have teamed up with ALL FM 96.9 Radio, Manchester, to create and produce a reg…

Chamber’s LSIP Team Launches New Report with Updated Labour Market, Apprenticeships and Survey Analysis

31/01/2024

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has launched a new report as part of its work on The GM Local…

News Review - 31st January

31/01/2024

We’ve reviewed the news to bring you the leading business stories that are hitting the headlines. I…

Preparing for the National Minimum Wage Increase in 2024 - A Guide for SMEs

31/01/2024

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How can I prepare for the National Minimum Wage increase this year? In April 2024, the UK is set to…

Focus On: Cyber Attacks and Social Engineering

31/01/2024

Did you know that cyber-crime costs the UK economy nearly £4 billion per year? Recent research also…

Ward Hadaway Bolsters Manchester Presence with Strategic Hires

30/01/2024

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A rapidly expanding Northern law firm has announced strong growth of its Manchester team with the re…

CAMPAIGN FOR BUSINESS 2024 - BUSINESS CONDITIONS

30/01/2024

The Chamber is working on putting together key asks ahead of the May GM Mayoral Election and a possi…

R3 in the North West responds to December 2023 insolvency statistics

30/01/2024

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Corporate insolvencies rose by 1.9% year-on-year in December 2023, and rose by 78.9% when compared t…

More than 80,000 new North West businesses in 2023, new R3 research shows

30/01/2024

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More than 80,000 start-ups were launched in the North West in 2023, according to new research from R…

It’s our 230th Birthday!

30/01/2024

Get ready for the ultimate bash because we're beyond thrilled to announce that we're turning 230 thi…

BUILDING OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST: Hello Future (Manchester Museum)

30/01/2024

Hello Future (Manchester Museum) was one of the six buildings shortlisted for the Building of the Ye…

Northcoders Group Trading Update: FY-2023 in line with expectations; strong start to FY-2024

30/01/2024

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Northcoders (AIM:CODE), one of the UK’s leading technology training businesses, has provided the fol…

Book Your Places for EV Maintenance Skills Bootcamp

30/01/2024

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Time is ticking, and we have a game-changing opportunity you won't want to miss! Ready to propel you…

National Apprenticeship Week 2024: ‘Skills for Life’

29/01/2024

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The seventeenth annual National Apprenticeship Week takes place across England from 5-11 February 20…

Start your sustainability pathway

24/01/2024

This past week has been energy saving week. Now is the time to focus on your sustainability jour…

Building of the Year Shortlist: National Cycling Centre

23/01/2024

The National Cycling Centre in Manchester was one of six buildings shortlisted for the Building of t…

GMCC welcomes launch of new UK’s Import and Supply Chain Strategy

23/01/2024

The Department for Business and Trade announced on 17th January the launch of a new Import and Suppl…

Q Energy joins Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

17/01/2024

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New Chamber member Q Energy is offering innovative smart energy services to the vibrant Chamber comm…

Private Office Available

16/01/2024

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Take your business to the next level and make our office your office.This fully furnished office spa…

Building of the Year Shortlist: New Victoria

16/01/2024

New Victoria was one of six buildings shortlisted for the Building of the Year Award 2023. The flag…

Property & Construction, Greater Manchester 2024

11/01/2024

As Greater Manchester marches into 2024, the construction sector stands at the forefront of a transf…

Go Electric Greater Manchester: Helping Greater Manchester Businesses Understand EVs

10/01/2024

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To achieve Greater Manchester's net zero and air quality goals, we need more electric vehicles on ou…

FCDO Legalisation Office Price Rises for Apostilles

09/01/2024

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The FCDO Legalisation Office, responsible for authenticating/legalising UK documents to be recognise…

Myth Busting – Work Experience - much more than photocopying and making tea!

13/12/2023

Member Post - Trafford College Group

Can you remember completing work experience? If so, can you remember it being meaningful? Like many…

Have you heard? Faster Britain is available across Greater Manchester

13/12/2023

Member Post - ITS Technology Group

Faster Britain is the UK’s leading business-grade full fibre network, helping to reshape the UK's di…

Want to support the Made in Stockport Awards 2024?

12/12/2023

Member Post - Aqua Design Group

Made in Stockport Awards was started in 2021 to showcase and support all types of creative businesse…

Empowering Trade: Your Voice Matters - Call for Feedback on Trading with Turkey

04/12/2023

As we persist in nurturing partnerships and aiding businesses in their global endeavours, our dedica…

Applying for our certification services? Make sure you are an authorised delegate from your business

21/11/2023

When you apply for a Certificate of Origin, or any other document that your business may need certif…

Complete your Certificate in International Trade in 3 days!

21/11/2023

We are very excited to launch our new Express International Trade Certificate Programme which allows…

EU now requires Mill Test Certificates (MTC) to exclude Russia as the origin of iron and steel

21/11/2023

The Mill Test Certificate (MTC), also known as a Mill Certificate or Material Test Report (MTR), is…

GMCC Milestone Work Anniversaries

08/11/2023

2023 has brought some incredible milestones for some of our dedicated GMCC staff, and we're highligh…

Brown & Bancroft Celebrates a Decade in Business

08/11/2023

As Greater Manchester-based Brown & Bancroft Interiors celebrates its 10th anniversary, Madison…

Reaching New Markets – Upcoming Trade Missions and Exhibitions

07/11/2023

There are several trade missions and exhibitions coming up organised by partners and associations wh…

DOCUMENTATION UPDATE: EUR1 CERTIFICATES FOR SWITZERLAND

07/11/2023

The Chamber has been made aware that Switzerland is no longer accepting digital stamps and signature…

Export of goods to GCC showing clear signs of recovery for exporters in the Northwest

07/11/2023

Up to 2016, the Northwest Region was the leading exporter in the UK to the Gulf Cooperation Council…

Training Provider Bridges Key Skills Gaps to Boost Business Efficiency

06/11/2023

Independent training provider, Oldham Training Centre, is directly addressing the skills shortages a…

SME Exporters Treading Water

31/10/2023

• BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook sees no improvement in Q3 of 2023 as half of all SME exporters (49%…

Helping Greater Manchester Businesses Become Greener

25/10/2023

Member Post - Bee Net Zero Partnership

The Bee Net Zero partnership was formed to make Greater Manchester the easiest place to become a net…

NHS Cyber Security Strategy Conference

21/10/2023

Member Post - Convenzis Group Limited

The NHS Cyber Security conference is an exclusive, in-depth, and highly technical event designed to…

Mastering Conflict Resolution with CIOB Academy's Course

10/10/2023

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Conflict is an inevitable part of life, especially in the complex world of construction projects. Th…

Award-winning training made free for Manchester SMEs to join pregnancy policy revolution

03/10/2023

Member Post - Tommy’s

Small and medium sized businesses in and around Manchester are being urged to sign up for free to a…

Xeinadin makes largest acquisition to date with Irish accountancy & wealth management firm Quintas

21/09/2023

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Xeinadin Group, one of the leading professional services groups in the UK & Ireland, has made a…

Manchester Baroque Launches Biggest Season Yet

07/09/2023

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Manchester Baroque is back and even bigger! Expanding on last year, the 2023/24 season will feature…

Greater Manchester Local Skills Plan reveals shortages across key growth sectors

16/08/2023

Over 3,000 businesses surveyed as part of Greater Manchester Local Skills Improvement Plan. Resul…

Apprentice Learns the Art of Bid-Writing

13/07/2023

Priyanka Mistry (pictured right) has started her placement with Seddon Construction following her at…

Having Trouble Getting the Workforce Engaged in the Digital Era?

08/07/2023

Member Post - Bistec Global Services

This is not going to be a problem anymore! Microsoft Viva product suit will be a great solution that…

Latest business survey shows a slowdown in business prospects

28/06/2023

Economic performance in Greater Manchester has declined slightly in Q2 2023 according to the finding…

FAQ  - Can we use a UK CoO when not shipping directly from the UK?

20/06/2023

Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

The Certificate of Origin (CoO) is a document used in international trade to certify the country of…

NOT ANOTHER SKILLS PLAN!

14/06/2023

After several months of hard work, two weeks ago we submitted the final draft of the Greater Manches…

Be investment ready!

30/05/2023

Need investment to grow? It's all about confidence – Investor confidence in you! Let our experts re…

OLDHAM MANUFACTURER CELEBRATES DECADE OF EXPANSION

25/05/2023

Member Post - Precision Pallets & Cases

As Precision Pallets & Cases celebrates its 10th anniversary, Director Rick Leach talks to Simon…

Support your business goals to be diverse and inclusive!

24/05/2023

Member Post - Henshaws

Good afternoon,My name is Mel and I am the Fundraising Development Manager for a Sight Loss and Disa…

A new Membership benefit is here!

24/05/2023

The wait is finally over! We have partnered with Manchester based technology firm Net Hub to pr…

Chamber to tackle ‘green’ employment gaps with local skills plan

27/04/2023

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is calling on businesses to help tackle skills shortages by c…

FAQ  OF THE WEEK: Trading with Turkey

25/04/2023

Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

With the UK’s official exit from the EU in December 2020, there had been some important changes in t…

Reward Yourself This Spring!

29/03/2023

As a valued member of the Chamber, you're automatically eligible for our reap the rewards programme.…

Chamber Announces Winner of Building of the Year Award

07/03/2023

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce named Energy House 2.0 (pictured right) as Building of the Ye…

FAQ of the Week: Plain Paper UK Certificates Of Origin

14/02/2023

Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

In our last edition we informed customers of our certification services that as of 1st April 2023, G…

Salford apprentices recognised at special awards ceremony to mark National Apprenticeship Week

13/02/2023

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Standout apprentices at the University of Salford have been recognised at a special awards ceremony…

Graduate Recruitment and Skills Survey 2023

01/02/2023

Member Post - Manchester Metropolitan University

This survey represents a unique collaboration of six industry bodies [Chartered Institute of Marketi…

Invitation to Tender – Power Up Agency Evaluation

18/01/2023

The Power Up Agency is seeking an independent evaluator to aid the objective collection and collatio…

Experienced consultant, trainer and facilitator Anita Roche leads upcoming Leadership Masterclass

16/01/2023

Anita Roche will be leading the forthcoming Leadership Masterclass courses under our Leaders' Networ…

The RISE 1+1 Accounting, Finance and Banking Funded Summer Placement Programme

09/12/2022

Member Post - Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers employers the opportunity to acquire the expertise of our…

Manchester Metropolitan University – Recruiting students and graduates

09/12/2022

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We have a diverse student body with approximately 38,000 students. They are experts in a wide range…

London Stock Exchange welcomes One+All, Winner of Winners at the Chamber Business Awards 2022

05/12/2022

One+All, an employee-owned manufacturing firm based in Stockport, closed the London Stock Exchan…

Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club experience with ATA Carnets

30/11/2022

Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club was founded in 1872 and has over 100 active members. It has produced a…

View all up coming Chamber events

22/11/2022

We've created an interactive events calendar to make it easier for you to book onto Your Events! Si…

BROUGHTON HOUSE HONOURS THE FALLEN AT REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY

21/11/2022

Member Post - Broughton House

Residents of Broughton House Veteran Care Village, relatives and staff joined senior regional Armed…

Major digital investment strategy unveiled by Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors

21/11/2022

Member Post - Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors

The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors has unveiled a crucial investment as part o…

NOT ANOTHER SKILLS SURVEY!

19/10/2022

Last week, we launched the first of our activities leading up to the development of the first Greate…

National Recycle Week 2022

19/10/2022

Recycle Week is Recycle Now's flagship annual event which is a celebration of recycling across the n…

Ingeus Candidate Pen Pictures

17/10/2022

Our Partners Ingeus have complied a list of some great candidates for members who are currently hiri…

Meeting with Mindfulness

10/10/2022

At our Elliot House venue, we're very fortunate to have the magnificent Ghislaine Howard Howard Coll…

View all up coming events on our events calendar

10/10/2022

We've created an interactive events calendar to make it easier for you to book onto Your Events! …

GM Up & Coming - Black History Month

03/10/2022

People from African & Caribbean backgrounds have been a positive and fundamental part of British…

Chamber Excellence Awards Celebrate the Best of Greater Manchester Businesses

29/09/2022

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of this year’s Chamber Excellence A…

GMCC - Cost of Doing Business Support Pack

15/09/2022

The Chamber is here to support businesses and people in businesses through the ups and downs. Our ec…

Construction Club Reflections

12/09/2022

State of the Sector This round table discussion between leaders from within the sector addressedd t…

Chamber to help businesses through development of groundbreaking new Local Skills Plan

01/09/2022

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has been appointed by the Department for Education to lead th…

Castle Chemicals backs Exporting Excellence Award

23/08/2022

"We are delighted to sponsor this award to support, encourage and acknowledge innovative Exporting E…

Avoira is proud to be supporting the Greater Manchester of Commerce Excellence awards

23/08/2022

Avoira has been a member of the Greater Manchester Chamber business community for over 20 years and…

Greater Manchester Chamber Calls for Action on Exports

28/07/2022

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has highlighted the need for more support for exporters as a…

How Firms Can Tackle The Rising Cost of Doing Business

19/07/2022

We’re all now familiar with the cost of living crisis - how households are struggling to keep up wit…

GMCC hosts successful Director development course

04/07/2022

This year we launched the Leaders' Network which brought our senior/director level members opportuni…

Partners in Focus Podcast

23/06/2022

We recently launched a new podcast series called Partners in Focus, where we highlight the Partners…

Stations of the Cross

22/06/2022

Chris Fletcher, the Chamber's Policy and Campaigns Director, reflects on the current rail strikes an…

Market spotlight: Japan

20/06/2022

In 2019, Japan was the third largest economy in the world, after the United States and China with a…

Clive Memmott's Pride Month Blog

08/06/2022

One of the more interesting things to come out of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations has been the man…

eBay Business Roadshow Comes to Salford on 26th and 27th May

23/05/2022

eBay is launching a new programme to help small businesses in the UK by offering training and suppor…

NWCRC Incident Response Pack

20/05/2022

North West Cyber Resilience Centre are Strategic Partners of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.…

FLEXI-JOB APPRENTICESHIPS

12/05/2022

The trailblazing new way to get apprenticeships for YOUR business! OLDHAM College and GM Chamber of…

Isaac Solarin makes BIG contribution to local charitable cause

29/04/2022

Isaac Solarin, a member of the GMCC team is making a remarkable contribution to charitable organis…

An Appetite for Membership

14/04/2022

Following the last 2 years where we supported our members through what can only be described as turb…

FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

13/04/2022

On Friday at the AGM and Spring Assembly I was delighted and honoured to have been re-elected as the…

Cheadle Mosque powers up major redevelopment plans with EV charging hub

13/04/2022

Member Post - Be.VE

The team behind a £5 million redevelopment scheme at Cheadle Mosque has announced plans for an elect…

GMCC Announces partnership with PROJECT#808

12/04/2022

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and PROJECT#808 are excited to announce a partnership which w…

10 regions 1 Spirit

08/04/2022

Business Growth Hub Launches Training Sessions

08/04/2022

GC Business Growth Hub is offering a series of comprehensive learning and development courses for bu…

Digital Technologies and Skills Survey Launched

06/04/2022

The University of Manchester's Institute of Innovation Research has partnered with Greater Mancheste…

Chamber members St Ann's Hospice close trading on London Stock Exchange

30/03/2022

Member Post - St Ann’s Hospice

GM Chamber members St Ann’s Hospice closed trading on the London Stock Exchange yesterday. They rece…

Latest QES results show that economic growth has levelled off

28/03/2022

Despite a slight upturn in domestic trade, Omicron related disruption and high inflation fuelled by…

6 Top Tips to Improve Your Commercial Credit Management

28/03/2022

March is Credit Education Month, we would like to provide our members with some top tips on how they…

MIDDLE EAST EXPANSION SPARKS EXPORT SUCCESS FOR ELECTRICITY MONITORING SYSTEMS MANUFACTURER

21/03/2022

With the UK government pushing the idea of Global Britain and encouraging business to find new marke…

Update for Businesses Trading with Ukraine and Russia

01/03/2022

Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

BREAKING NEWS The UK government has announced further sanctions against named persons in the Don…

Jo Haigh leads Leaders' Network courses

22/02/2022

Greater Manchester Chamber is delighted to offer four Director Training courses, designed to enhance…

BUILDING OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021 SHORTLIST - RHS GARDEN BRIDGEWATER

09/02/2022

RHS Garden Bridgewater is the fifth RHS garden and one of the largest gardening projects undertaken…

Omicron Financial Support Available

17/01/2022

The government has created a support package to help businesses deal with the impact of the Omicron…

A Word From Clive

17/01/2022

Clive Memmott OBE, Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Chamber, looks at the year ahead. Greater…

Brief Update for ChamberCustoms Customer - 1st Jan 2022

05/01/2022

Important Notice for our ChamberCustoms Customers (Changes from 1st Jan 2022) Import Customs Cleara…

Chamber Responds to Announcement of Additional Support for Businesses

22/12/2021

Commenting on the Chancellor's announcement of additional support for businesses impacted by the Omi…

Greater Manchester Chamber Member Wins Top National Award

09/12/2021

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce member St Ann’s Hospice has won the Winner of Winners Award a…

Latest Update on Plan B Covid Guidance

09/12/2021

Following the Government’s latest announcement about the start of ‘Plan B’ measures to control the s…

Chamber Appoints New Property & Construction Group Chair and Vice-Chair

08/12/2021

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Duncan Firth (pictured left) of W…

COP26 and 21 carbon cutting initiatives for businesses in Greater Manchester

04/11/2021

COP26 and 21 carbon cutting initiatives for businesses in Greater Manchester COP26 is the United Na…

Chamber Celebrates Greater Manchester’s Black History and Culture

13/10/2021

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with Google Arts & Culture to highlight…

Doing Business in Germany - Business Clinic

29/09/2021

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is offering one-to-one advice about doing business in Germany…

Latest Economic Survey Reports that Business Prospects are Stabilising

27/09/2021

Increased consumer spending after the lifting of all Covid-19 related restrictions in July has contr…

Global Auctioneers Backs Exporting Excellence Award

01/09/2021

Global Auctioneers are backing the GMCC Excellence Awards by sponsoring the Exporting Excellence Awa…

Latest Economic Survey Reports Substantial Increase in Customer Demand

28/06/2021

The success of the vaccination programme and relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions have contributed to…

Getting the Hospitality Sector Back on Track

26/05/2021

Member Post - GM Chamber

Now that lockdown measures are beginning to lift, we hope for some brighter times ahead for our hosp…

Chamber Members Invited to Apply for Peer Networks

27/04/2021

We are delighted to invite our members to apply for Peer Networks, a fully funded initiative deliver…

Four in Ten UK Exporters Reporting Decreased Sales in Q1 2021

12/04/2021

The British Chambers of Commerce’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q1, released today, has revealed the…

Arab-British Chamber of Commerce Announces Ramadan Working Hours

12/04/2021

The Arab-British Chamber of Commerce has announced that, with the start of Ramadan this week, its wo…

Market Spotlight: USA

05/04/2021

The USA is an attractive market due to its large, affluent, and diverse population. The USA is the U…

Sharon Seville, Director of First Executive Recruitment , Becomes Stockport Local President

26/03/2021

Sharon Seville (Fellow REC), Director of First Executive Recruitment has recently become Stockport L…

QES indicates Greater Manchester’s business community feels optimistic about recovery but not ‘out of the woods’ yet

26/03/2021

After the second and third national lockdowns, the success of the vaccination programme and expectat…

Highways England Seeks Builders, Suppliers and Operators for Ambitious Lower Thames Crossing

24/03/2021

The Lower Thames Crossing is the most ambitious road project since the M25 and is part of the bigges…

Chamber Secures Funding to Continue Helping Traders Deal with New EU Rules

22/03/2021

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has been providing vital information, advice and support to h…

Meeting, Conference & Events – Trends & Predictions for 2021

05/03/2021

Without hesitation I’m sure we would all unanimously agree 2020 was challenging. However, it seems w…

Budget 2021: Continuity, Signalling and a Marker in the Sand

03/03/2021

Subrahmaniam Krishnan-Harihara, Head of Research at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, reviews…

Global Scale-up Programme – New Cohort applications now open for GM Businesses

22/02/2021

The Global Scale-up programme, delivered by the Growth Company in partnership with KPMG, Santander,…

Logros Interviews

21/02/2021

The Logros Show broadcasts live on Unity Radio across Greater Manchester on 92.8FM, DAB and around t…

Bridging the Digital Divide

11/02/2021

Data from the Office for National Statistics states that 51 percent of low-income families or those…

BCC Brexit survey: half of UK exporters report difficulties adapting to changes relating to EU-UK goods trade

11/02/2021

Results from the first major business survey for 2021 by the British Chambers of Commerce on Brexit…

‘NOT SO MUCH A TRADE DEAL MORE LIKE A RAW DEAL’

10/02/2021

If you were to open a newspaper, visit a news website or watch any news broadcast you would be forgi…

Survey results show businesses are battling Brexit and struggling to cope with Covid

10/02/2021

Greater Manchester Chamber’s first business survey for 2021 shows that businesses are suffering from…

Apprenticeships and the pandemic: is this the right time to recruit?

10/02/2021

All businesses are facing the own unique challenges, with survival being the main objective for many…

How Apprenticeships are Going to Future Proof Your Business

08/02/2021

Apprenticeships are becoming an ever-popular route for people who don’t want to go through the trad…

BURNOUT, BOREOUT AND HOW TO FIGHT BACK

26/01/2021

What is Burnout? Well, there are actually 3 types of Burnout connected to the workplace: Overload, N…

Grant Funding and Support for SMEs in the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Sectors

22/01/2021

As we’re in Lockdown 3.0, stress levels have once again escalated for business owners from our most…

Bridging the gap with an innovative technology partnership for our members

21/01/2021

The Chamber is delighted to announce that it has formed a technology partnership with Nybble Informa…

Greater China Awards Open for Entries

20/01/2021

Entries are now open for the Greater China Awards 2021An opportunity to get the recognition you dese…

An Update on Arab Embassies

20/01/2021

The Embassy of Iraq is now accepting Certificates of Origin and Invoices for Legalisation. Howeever,…

Top tips for creating a parent and carer friendly workplace

17/01/2021

National Lockdown 3.0 has reiterated the need for businesses to put strategies in place in preparati…

Building of the Year: Axis Tower

13/01/2021

Over the coming weeks, we will be looking at the buildings that have been shortlisted for the Greate…

Iraq bans poultry imports from some countries

06/01/2021

As of 29/12/2020 Iraq are banning the import of Poultry products from Croatia and Belgium. This mea…

Chamber Responds to January Lockdown

05/01/2021

Following the announcement last night of a new national lockdown Chris Fletcher Policy & Communi…

Five top tips to make 2021 the year that your business gets the profile it deserves.

18/12/2020

Getting your business talked about has never been so critical as we start the New Year. 2020 saw so…

Brexit Support from The Chamber

17/12/2020

The UK is no longer part of the European Union and the Brexit Transition Period came to an end on 1s…

Chamber To Host GM Young Person's Guarantee Event Series

16/12/2020

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is delighted to be hosting a series of events as part of it…

The benefits of training and development during furlough

02/12/2020

The last few weeks have seen much confusion surrounding the extension of the furlough scheme and its…

Preferential Tariffs to Continue for Eligible Developing Countries

17/11/2020

Liz Trust, Trade Secretary announced that the UK government will continue to remove and reduce tar…

NAO Audit Report on EU Exit Preparations Forecasts Major Disruptions

17/11/2020

A recent report from the National Audit Office states that, despite UK government's efforts from a…

US Elections: what's next for US-UK Trade Talks?

17/11/2020

US elections have not been short of controversy this year. Whilst Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have…

GM Chamber Kicking off with Kickstart

06/11/2020

Reet Dhallu, Lead Regional Membership Manager, walks us through the Government's kickstart scheme an…

Last Chance to Register for our Meet the Expert Series

30/10/2020

As we come close to our 2020 edition of Meet the Expert, we are focused on providing support to UK c…

How to get the timing right when issuing press releases

28/10/2020

There are two basic ways to engage with journalists. Firstly, when they are looking for comments fr…

Meet the Members: The Amazing Businesses Who Joined this Autumn

21/10/2020

With Autumn rolling in and Covid restrictions increasing, it can seem like a gloomy time for busines…

End of Transition Period: How Ready is your Business?

16/10/2020

With now less than 75 days to go to the end of the transition period, whilst many British companies…

Trade and Investment Opportunities in Latin America & Caribbean post Brexit

16/10/2020

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with the British Chambers of Commerce and D…

A 21st Century Solution

06/10/2020

Chris Fletcher, Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director at Greater Manchester Chamber of Comme…

Chamber Reacts to Winter Economy Plan

24/09/2020

In an endeavour to bolster businesses, protect jobs and safeguard the nascent economic recovery, the…

Greater Manchester Chamber Communities Foundation Launches Hate Crime Awareness Project

23/09/2020

Greater Manchester Chamber Communities Foundation (GMCCF) is delighted to announce the successful ap…

Meet the Members: Celebrating Three Businesses that Joined us this Month

22/09/2020

At the Chamber we are proud to represent a resilient and dynamic Greater Manchester business communi…

Brexit talks hit the wall again!

22/09/2020

EU officials have expressed concern about a controversial bill published by the UK Government where…

UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement

22/09/2020

It has recently been announced that the UK successfully negotiated its first trade agreeme…

Chamber Launches Meet the Expert 2020

22/09/2020

Despite the uncertainty with the current coronavirus crisis and the end of the transition period com…

DON’T MISS OUT ON THE SKILLS BROKERAGE PROGRAMME!

17/09/2020

Will Taylor, Business Skills Consultant at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, answers your ques…

Skills Brokerage Programme Update

09/09/2020

Will Taylor, Business Skills Consultant at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, has an update for…

Chamber Comments on Bolton Covid Restrictions

08/09/2020

Commenting on the news that all hospitality in Bolton will have to be take-away only and with a stri…

Everything you need to know about Brexit

08/09/2020

The UK is no longer a member of the European Union. However, discussions are still ongoing as to wha…

International Trade Masterclasses Update

08/09/2020

Early August, we launched a new series of free international trade masterclasses to help our memb…

More Businesses Can Reopen But Stricter Rules Announced for Bolton

06/09/2020

Businesses including indoor play areas, bowling alleys, casinos, skating rinks, exhibition centres a…

Calling all Creatives: Support is Available!

01/09/2020

Lockdown in Greater Manchester has changed how many people do business. We recognise that it’s a dif…

Fill In Our Global Supply Chain Survey

25/08/2020

The Global Trade Professionals Alliance (GTPA), supported by the Australian Government, and on behal…

Market Spotlight: Malaysia, Food & Drink

25/08/2020

Malaysia, located in south-east Asia, currently boasts one of the region’s most vibrant economies…

New UK Border Controls Webinar Series Open for Bookings Now

25/08/2020

The British Chambers of Commerce are providing UK businesses with regular updates on the latest chan…

Business Opportunities for Homeware Products

25/08/2020

Member Post - GMCC International Trade Team

A unique opportunity to pitch their products to a well-known buyer is currently available to UK comp…

Export Documentation Service Update

25/08/2020

CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKING HOURS:    Please note we are not offering a Physical Counter Service at t…

Future Proof Your Business With a Digital Apprenticeship

24/08/2020

No matter what sector your business is in, to meet current demands you must stay up to date with dig…

EU-Vietnam Trade Agreement Starts

20/08/2020

EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (FTA)The EU – Vietnam FTA came into force on the 1st August 2020 a…

Skills Support for Self-Employed

19/08/2020

It can be hard work juggling the many responsibilities of being self-employed or running an SME busi…

A 21st CENTURY PROBLEM

17/08/2020

Chris Fletcher, Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director at Greater Manchester Chamber of Comme…

Oldham residents told to take urgent action to stop a local lockdown

12/08/2020

People in Oldham are being told to act now, to reduce the spread of Coronavirus and stop a local loc…

New International Trade Services Packages Launched

11/08/2020

The Chamber has created two new packages to support businesses through Brexit and to help business u…

The Chamber launches ‘Meet the Buyer – Online Series’

11/08/2020

We are pleased to announce Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is working closely with its extens…

HMRC Grant available for customs training

11/08/2020

In September 2019, HMRC initially launched a grant to help businesses upskill their staff to make cu…

Celebrating 600: 6 Ways GM Business Community Can Support You

05/08/2020

Since starting GM Business Community in April 2020, we have had over 600 businesses sign up. From sm…

No more Transition at the UK Border

02/08/2020

The UK left the European Union on 31st January 2020, and the transition period comes to an end in De…

Social Enterprise: How to Access Funding

28/07/2020

We understand that some Social Enterprises may struggle at the best of times. As part of an imparti…

Chamber Essentials: Three Ways We Can Help Your Business

28/07/2020

The heart of what the Chamber does is helping the business community of Greater Manchester to succee…

And then there is growth!

27/07/2020

Subrahmaniam Krishnan-Harihara, Head of Research at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, looks at…

The Benefits of Exporting

24/07/2020

In the United Kingdom, over 205,000 businesses are currently exporting – they represent less than 9%…

Chamber Essentials: How HR has Evolved

22/07/2020

In the past HR was used to handle payroll, benefits, and resolve conflicts when needed. However, ove…

First Greater Manchester Recovery Tracker Survey Results Released

20/07/2020

The results of the first fortnightly GM Recovery Tracker survey conducted by Greater Manchester Cham…

Chamber Essentials: How to Maximise Your Membership

15/07/2020

Whether you’ve just joined the Chamber or been a member for 10 years, we want you to be able to make…

GMCC Launches New Letter of Credit Service

14/07/2020

The GMCC Trade Team have recently expanded our service offering to help companies trading internatio…

Focus on France

13/07/2020

Since the First World War, France has been holding a military parade on the Champs-Elysées to celebr…

Chamber Essentials: the New World of Networking

10/07/2020

It is easy to look back on networking events gone by with rose-tinted glasses. But if we are being h…

Chamber launches cycle to work scheme for staff

02/07/2020

As the lockdown starts to ease, Greater Manchester Chamber is partnering with www.cyclescheme.co.uk …

Trading with Austria

30/06/2020

Following on from a very successful webinar on Austria delivered by GMCC on June 23, I am following…

GREATER MANCHESTER STRENGHTENING LINKS WITH BULGARIA

30/06/2020

Greater Manchester Chamber has partnered with the British Bulgarian Business Association to promote…

FREEPORTS CONSULTATION: Boosting trade, Jobs and Investment across the UK? Have your Say!

30/06/2020

The UK Government has decided to extend its consultation period for its freeport strategy till 13th…

Trade Team to host FREE Letter of Credit Taster Session

30/06/2020

A letter of credit can be a safe and secure payment method when selling your goods overseas. When se…

International Trade News: June Round Up

30/06/2020

With big picture issues such as Covid-19 and Brexit looming over the international trade landscape,…

Iraq Bans Poultry Imports from USA and the Philippines

26/06/2020

As of 23/06/2020 Iraq are banning the import of Poultry products from the USA and the Philippines. …

Party Piece Balloons Celebrates 10 Years in Membership

26/06/2020

Party Piece Balloons are a Greater Manchester-based balloon decoration company, established in 2001.…

Tune In to Chamber Live! GMCC's Official Podcast

23/06/2020

As the UK's largest Chamber of Commerce, our new Chamber Live podcast provides business updates, int…

Selling Food and Drink Products to Italy

16/06/2020

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the British Chamber of Commerce for Italy…

What About the B Word?

16/06/2020

As the world has been dealing with coronavirus and the aftermath of its impact Brexit has taken a ba…

Common mistakes with Letters of Credit

16/06/2020

Letters of Credit can be complex and exporters risk non-payment and additional costs if they do not…

THE WAY FORWARD: OUR COMMUNITIES – STRONGER AND BETTER

12/06/2020

In the final section of our recovery plan – “The Way Forward” – we take a look at what must be done…

THE WAY FORWARD: THE ECONOMY – STAYING STRONG AND RESILIENT

11/06/2020

The third theme of our recovery plan looks at the economy and how best business can stave off what m…

THE WAY FORWARD: TRANSPORT – GETTING MOVING SAFELY

09/06/2020

We start our closer look at the big issues that will guide and influence the recovery with transport…

BUILDING BACK?

07/05/2020

As we end the 7th week of Lockdown, expectations are increasing over the possibility of changes to t…

Support for Exporters Interested in Indonesia

21/04/2020

The British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia has recognised that many businesses who would normally…

UAE Food & Drink Regulation Update

21/04/2020

To assist businesses in these difficult times, our partner in the UAE has informed us that authoriti…

Delaying import duty payments as a result of Coronavirus

14/04/2020

HMRC has released guidance on how to request an extension to the payment period for import duty/impo…

Action time for Further Education and Industry

25/03/2020

Members of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network h…

Customs Declarations – Online Training Available

24/03/2020

Are you a customs agent? Or does your company use customs agents and intermediaries to help you trad…

CHANGES TO THE EXPORT DOCUMENTATION & INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEPARTMENT

18/03/2020

Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

UPDATED AS OF JANUARY 2023 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR GREATER MANCHESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXPORT DOCUM…

Budget Overview

11/03/2020

Following the Chancellor's Budget speech, Subrahmaniam Krishnan-Harihara, Head of Research at Greate…

FREE Incoterms 2020 Info-Graphic

10/03/2020

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has produced a free info-graphic that businesses can refer to…

Iraq: Poultry Import Update

14/02/2020

Iraq has recently implemented several bans on poultry products originating from several European cou…

Greater Manchester Chamber appoints new president

23/10/2019

Robin Phillips of Siemens has been appointed as the new President of Greater Manchester Chamber of C…

Chamber Launches Business Dispute Resolution Service

25/10/2017

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is now providing a Business Dispute Resolution Service. …

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