Following the purchase of the business and certain assets from the Administrator, we are pleased to announce that a new business will now be delivering the services of the former GMCC. There will be a seamless transition that delivers continuity of membership and business services to the Greater Manchester business community. A total of 37 staff members have transferred to the new organisation, ensuring the continued delivery of the Chamber of Commerce’s essential services across the city region.
The economic landscape continues to be volatile with many challenges for members. Our priority is to provide services that enable businesses to overcome uncertainty, drive sustainable growth, benefitting both themselves and the economy of Greater Manchester whilst ensuring businesses know they have a strong voice representing them to key decision makers.
Following the creation of the new organisation, the Chamber’s core services - supporting business; international trade services; influencing policy; delivering the LSIP; being the voice of business on key issues such as skills and promoting economic growth across Greater Manchester - will continue. The Chamber Space service was closed in August, and will not return as part of this new model.
Clive Memmott, the GMCC Chief Executive will step down after a brief period of transition and the senior leadership team of Sarah Blatch, Finance Director, Chris Fletcher, Policy Director and Lucy Mulligan, Marketing Director will lead the Chamber, as they develop the longer-term leadership and management model with the board in order to drive the new business forward.
We would like thank every member, business and individual who has supported the Chamber through this period, and of course our staff who have continued to support the membership with dedication and enthusiasm.
Any queries regarding the Administration should be addressed to the Joint Administrators Lindsey Cooper and Ed Connell of Armstrong Watson at insolvency@armstrongwatson.co.uk