Bury Means Business

02/09/2026

Are you ready to tackle the challenges facing your manufacturing operations? 🔧

Join GM Business Growth Hub for this Problem Solving workshop, designed specifically for manufacturing professionals.

Gain practical techniques to enhance quality, boost productivity, and achieve cost savings.

Event Details:
Date: 14 Oct 2026 (Wed)
Venue: Bury

Register: https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/events/problem-solving-for-manufacturers/

02/09/2026

🎉 Business Spotlight: A Star Tuition Group 🎉

Congratulations to Bury-based A Star Tuition Group, recently named Best Personalised Academic Tuition Provider in Greater Manchester.

For over 18 years, founder Helen Wilson and her team have been helping local students build confidence, achieve academic success and reach their full potential through personalised learning programmes, including 11+ preparation and GCSE tuition.

Beyond education, the business makes a positive impact across the borough by supporting young people's wellbeing, raising aspirations and creating local employment opportunities.

👏 Well done to Helen and the team on this fantastic achievement.

02/09/2026

Interested? Get in touch with us!

Graft's private offices offer a secure and professional base for teams that want privacy, consistency and room to grow. Combining the confidence of your own workspace with the benefits of being part of a wider local business community, you'll have everything you need to focus on growing your business.

💻 High-speed Wi-Fi
✨ 24/7 access for office users
🚗 Free parking & bicycle storage
📄 Flexible monthly terms
🛠️ Utilities included
☕️ Kitchen facilities including tea & coffee

Register your interest.
🔗 https://www.graft.space

Bury Council
Bury Means Business
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
GM Business Growth Hub

01/09/2026

✨ NEW WORKSHOP: Funding Your Business Idea ✨

One of the things we get asked about most on Build a Business is... funding 💷
That's why Bury Libraries have added a new regular workshop to their core programme!

Not sure how to fund your business idea? This workshop will help you:
✔️ Identify what funding you actually need
✔️ Explore grants, loans and investment options
✔️ Understand the risks and benefits of different funding routes
✔️ Avoid common mistakes, especially when it comes to cash flow

👉 Perfect for anyone starting, running or growing a business.
📍 Bury Library
📅 Thursday 3 September
⏰ 9.45am to 1pm

👉 Book your free spot today: https://ow.ly/Hzoa50Zy123

Bury Council | Build A Business in GM Libraries

01/09/2026

Some great job opportunities at Casewells, opening soon!🤩

📢 WE ARE RECRUITING! 📢

Casewells are recruiting for a number of positions!

Are you passionate about working in a hospitality environment, or do you already have experience in this field?

We would love to hear from you! ❤️

Come along and meet Dylan for an informal chat on:

📅 Wednesday 9th September
⏰ 10am – 1:30pm
📍 The Met, Market Street, Bury,
BL9 0BW

Please book your FREE ticket for entry into the building on the link below 👇

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bury-works-recruitment-event-tickets-1994015274363?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

No pressure, just an opportunity to come along, have a chat, and find out more about the roles available.

We look forward to meeting you!

01/09/2026

Looking for a workspace to help your business grow?

Graft co-working space Radcliffe, the town's new enterprise centre, is now welcoming entrepreneurs, start-ups, growing businesses and prospective tenants to explore everything the centre has to offer.

For more information on workspace options and pricing, visit:
🌐 https://ow.ly/N9Bo50ZHzyg

Book an in-person tour - https://ow.ly/Q3P250ZHzyh

GM Business Growth Hub| Bury Council

27/08/2026

🏡 Have your say on Bury Council's Housing Strategy 2026-2036!

Your views are important and will help us understand what matters most to residents, tenants, landlords, local organisations and partners before the final strategy is agreed.

The draft strategy is available as a full document, executive summary and easy read version. An easy read version of the survey is also available.

Find the strategy and survey here 👉 www.bury.gov.uk/housing/bury-housing-strategy-consultation

27/08/2026

What does strong leadership look like in 2026?

GM Business Growth Hub's Pure Leadership workshops are back - designed to help Greater Manchester leaders and professionals reflect, reset, and strengthen how they lead.

Across four in-person sessions, attendees will explore how to lead themselves, their organisation, their people, and change and innovation with greater confidence and clarity.

📍 Manchester City Centre
📅 08 Oct | Leading Self
📅 29 Oct | Leading Organisation
📅 12 Nov | Leading People
📅 03 Dec | Leading Change and Innovation

You can choose to attend sessions individually or in full – the choice is yours!

Register today: https://ow.ly/3l4t50ZAL8j

26/08/2026

Did you know that GM Business Growth Hub specialist Manufacturing Advisors can work directly in your business?

They provide fully funded, tailored 1:1 support onsite, helping manufacturers tackle their specific challenges.

Whether it's:
✅ Identifying hidden inefficiencies
✅ Improving operations and workflow
✅ Solving business challenges
✅ Strengthening business development

You'll receive practical, hands-on expertise designed around your business and your team, at no cost.

Not sure where to start? Our manufacturing workshops are a great first step. They're a low-pressure way to gain practical tools, explore new opportunities, and connect with fellow manufacturers facing similar challenges.

📅 We have four workshops coming up over the next few months.
👉 Book your place today https://ow.ly/PU5u50ZzNc4

26/08/2026

Collaboration is at the heart of the Bury Works Neighbourhub. 🤝

Hear from some of our partner organisations as they share why this new space is such a valuable asset for the community and how bringing services together under one roof will help residents access the support they need.

By working together, we're creating more opportunities for local people to improve their skills, wellbeing and employment prospects.

Come and see what's available at the Bury Works Neighbourhub.

📍 18 Union Arcade, Mill Gate Shopping Centre (near B&M)

Bury Council Bury Blind Society Mill Gate, Bury