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Bury Means Business Bury Council's place for supporting local businesses to thrive.

📢 ASCEND Cohort 4 is now open for applications, and we’re pleased to be supporting the programme!Delivered by GM Busines...
15/10/2026

📢 ASCEND Cohort 4 is now open for applications, and we’re pleased to be supporting the programme!

Delivered by GM Business Growth Hub, the 12-month fully funded programme is for Greater Manchester businesses with £1m+ in annual turnover, providing access to expert advice, mentoring, valuable connections and the opportunity to learn from other ambitious businesses across the region.

Find out more about ASCEND and apply here👇
https://bit.ly/4hgoZvG

Bury Business Networking at Graft co-working space Looking to make new business connections? Want to grow your network a...
14/10/2026

Bury Business Networking at Graft co-working space

Looking to make new business connections? Want to grow your network and discover opportunities available across Bury and Greater Manchester?

Join our brand-new business event, hosted by Bury Means Business in Partnership with GM Business Growth Hub and Build A Business in GM Libraries.

Whether you're a start-up, freelancer, sole trader, established SME or larger organisation, this event provides a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow businesses, share ideas, explore collaboration opportunities and hear about the support available to help your business thrive.

🎟️ https://ow.ly/Qy4l50ZUQG5

AI For Business – Stop Talking About AI and Start Using it!AI is everywhere, but how do you move beyond the hype and sta...
13/10/2026

AI For Business – Stop Talking About AI and Start Using it!

AI is everywhere, but how do you move beyond the hype and start using it to make a real difference in your business?

Join on Friday 30th October, 9:00am – 12:30pm at Bury College, for a practical hands-on session exploring how using AI can benefit your business to:

♦️Save time and reduce admin
♦️Create content and business resources more efficiently
♦️Analyse document, data and research
♦️Improve productivity using AI tools and automations
♦️Identify practical opportunities where AI can add real value to your business

Through live demonstrations and real-world examples, we’ll explore tools including ChatGPT, Gamma, NotebookLM and Synthesia, as well as practical considerations for using AI effectively and responsibly.

🎟️ https://ow.ly/bchc50ZXaNf

Understanding your Business Funding OptionsJoin our upcoming Business Funding Workshop delivered by GM Business Growth H...
13/10/2026

Understanding your Business Funding Options

Join our upcoming Business Funding Workshop delivered by GM Business Growth Hub and gain a clearer understanding of the funding options available to support your business journey.

✅ Grants
✅ Debt Funding
✅ Equity Investment

By attending, you'll:
📍 Understand the funding options available to your business
📍 Gain clarity on which routes are right for your growth plans
📍 Leave with a practical roadmap of next steps and timelines

🎟️ https://ow.ly/wcVi50ZX9rF

Whether you're looking to launch, scale, or improve cash flow, this workshop will help you navigate the funding landscape with confidence.

💸FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - American Express Grant Programme for Restaurants in GM.American Express is back offering grants o...
12/10/2026

💸FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - American Express Grant Programme for Restaurants in GM.

American Express is back offering grants of up to £10,500 to help independent food businesses invest in their future. Twenty restaurants across Greater Manchester and London will be selected to receive funding.

✅ Upgrade equipment
✅ Improve outdoor dining spaces
✅ Enhance digital capabilities
✅ Make physical improvements to grow your business

Who can apply?
📍 Greater Manchester businesses
📍 Independent restaurants, cafés, bars or pubs serving food
📍 Annual revenue under £1m (2025)
📍 Registered and Trading before 1 September 2025

📱message IDA Foundation via Whatsapp at +1 (202) 656-5541, or email Nataly Cruz-Castillo, IDA Foundation, ([email protected]) with any questions.

Application Deadline: 5am, 17th November 2026
Where to Apply: https://ow.ly/CiEW50ZWQiu

12/10/2026

Our latest Trailblazer Programme may have come to an end, but the impact is only just beginning.

In this video, one of our participants shares their experience of the programme, the skills and confidence they gained, and why they’d encourage others to give it a go.

Trailblazer is all about helping Bury residents develop new skills, gain real workplace experience and explore career opportunities in a supportive environment. From practical learning and industry qualifications to confidence-building and personal development, participants get the tools they need to take their next step.

This programme is now complete, but more opportunities are on the horizon across a range of sectors.

👀 Keep an eye on our channels for future Trailblazer programmes, participant stories and upcoming opportunities.

Bury Council

Could your organisation recover from a cyber attack?The Greater Manchester Business Cyber Resilience Survey is gathering...
08/10/2026

Could your organisation recover from a cyber attack?

The Greater Manchester Business Cyber Resilience Survey is gathering insights from organisations across the city region to help build a better understanding of cyber resilience to inform future support.

https://ow.ly/oVMp50ZMBnO

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

We're proud to be supporting 2026, a Greater Manchester-wide celebration of good work and workplace culture. This yea...
08/10/2026

We're proud to be supporting 2026, a Greater Manchester-wide celebration of good work and workplace culture.

This year, the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter is inviting people across the city-region to answer one simple question: 🤔 What does your Work Feel Like?

Whether work feels supportive, rewarding, collaborative, challenging or inspiring, every experience matters.

By sharing your thoughts, you'll help build a picture of workplace culture across Greater Manchester and contribute to an important conversation about what good work really feels like.

Share Your Voice and enter for a chance to win an iPad 👇

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