As the Greater Manchester economy continues to outperform the rest of the UK, it’s more important than ever for businesses to understand, interpret, and apply key economic indicators in their strategic planning. With factors such as confidence, inflation, demand, and growth shifting each quarter, we’ve launched the Greater Manchester Business Index, a partnership between Greater Manchester Chamber and The Growth Company.

Each quarter, we’ll take the latest live data, analyse it, and present clear insights back to the business community. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the market you operate in, alongside commentary on the key themes and challenges affecting businesses right now.

Our December session will reflect on the year of 2026, taking stock of the key trends and shifts in the market throughout the year. We'll be assessing the most up-to-date data to help our network strategically plan for the year ahead.

We encourage attendees to submit questions in advance so we can incorporate them into the panel discussion.