About this Event
We're excited to invite you to the first Our Business GM Social Enterprise Summit sponsored by Our Business will take place on November 12th at The Locker, New Century Hall, Manchester – and you are invited!
The event is free to attend and will bring together social enterprises, CIC’s, Charites that Trade, Co-operatives and other social business for a day of conversation, ideas and networking.
The day will be an opportunity to hear from a mix of Greater Manchester and national speakers. Join the conversation and make connections across the Greater Manchester and wider business community. Speakers are still being confirmed but include:
- Bev Craig - Mayor of Greater Manchester
- Rose Marley - CEO Co-operatives UK
- Alison Page - CEO Salford CVS
- Peter Holbrook - Chief Executive, Social Enterprise UK
- Scott Darraugh - Chief Executive, social adVentures
- Debbie Robinson - CEO, OurCoop
The sessions will explore how the social economy is developing in Greater Manchester, and how social enterprises, CICs, Co-operatives and charities that trade can contribute to a fairer and more resilient regional economy.
Key themes will include:
- The role and future of the social economy in Greater Manchester.
- Practical opportunities for business growth, collaboration and procurement.
- Regional and national examples of social enterprise, CIC and co-operative leadership.
- Ways businesses can work together to strengthen local communities and create lasting social value.
TBC TIMINGS:
09.30 - 12.15: Our Business GM Summit
12.15 -13.00: Lunch & Networking
13.00 - 16.00: National Social Enterprise Summit
You are welcome to join for the AM and PM sessions or AM only.
GM Summit: Exhibitor opportunity
We've a limited number of opportunities to exhibit in the GM Summit networking space.
For £200 + VAT you can promote your business to other GM organisations during the lunch break.
To hear more about the opportunity email the Our Business Team: [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
New Century House, New Century House, Manchester, United Kingdom
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