pro-manchester the membership organisation for the financial and professional service in Greater Manchester has seen a boost in numbers during October topping off a successful six months for the organisation with a record 73 new member firms.

Boasting more than 300 members pro.manchester is committed to promoting the skills and expertise of the city region and supporting sector growth, integral to this is the comprehensive events programme featuring a wide mix of activity designed to build networks and generate business opportunities and which in recent months has including the development of sector focused groups and initiatives.

Read on to find out more about pro.manchester’s latest new Members:

University of Salford
Established in 1986, today, the University has established a successful global presence with a 2006/7 turnover of some £156m, four faculties, 12 schools, nearly 21,000 students, and 2,500 staff - serving the needs of industry and commerce.

Ward Hadaway
One of the UK’s top 100 law firms and a major player in the North of England with offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester

HBJ Gateley Wareing
A full service national law firm with eight offices in three countries.

Bell Pottinger North
Part of the Bell Pottinger Group – the UK’s largest independant public relations agency group.

RBS Global Banking Markets
Part of the RBS Group and offering a broad range of services including debt and equity financing, risk management, investment and advisory.

UK Grid
Provider of a range of telecom and IT services to business.

Acceleris Ltd
Specialise in arranging equity investments into the funding gap. Typically rising funds of up to £2M from a range of investors.

Whitewell Financial Planning Ltd
Bolton based providers of independent financial advice on products such as pensions and investments.

Riverstone Wealth Management
Independent financial advisors specialising in financial planning and investment management.

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
The largest chamber of commerce is the UK with over 5,300 members and a long time partner organisation of pro.manchester.

Extravision
Privately owned UK based digital and email service provider founded in 2004.  Web based e-mail marketing solutions.

Juice Digital
Manchester based Social media marketing agency specialists in using PR, social media and online buzz to create brands.

VMA Group
35 year old leading resourcing specialist within Corporate Communications, HR and Change
Management.

The Oldham College
offering courses in a wide range of subjects including Professional Development and Adult learning.