News Review - 14th August

Date: 14/08/2024
Author: Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Company: Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

The Bee Network Committee has approved the release of over £20m to progress with key transport infrastructure projects in Greater Manchester to support economic growth.

The Business Desk reports three innovative R&D companies have expanded at a site in Blackley, showing the growing interest in science infrastructure outside of the city centre and that Manchester's office market is expected to continue on an upward trend for the rest of the year. 

Business Live examines what four reports say about the health of the North West economy and gives an overview of all the key developments planned for Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester has partnered with the Raspberry Pi Foundation to develop a unique new qualification to help young people acquire essential digital skills and prepare them for a career in the technology sector. 

Marketing Stockport reports work has been completed on the £40 million redevelopment of Vauxhall Industrial Estate in Reddish and that Greater Manchester seeks to extend an investment fund that has supported over 360 new homes in Stockport.