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2/2/2012  -  Base The Green Investment Bank in Manchester says MP Tony Lloyd
The Green Investment Bank is a world first. It is a chance to bring a truly sustainable institution to the UK and drive forward a low carbon economy. As an MP working in Manchester, it’s obvious why I’d advocate my city as the ideal location for the Bank, but my reasoning and support go much beyond a geographical affinity. read more

25/1/2012  -  Businesses should have optimistic outlook for 2012 says Lord Mayor of the City of London
pro•manchester the membership organisation for the financial and professional sector welcomed the Lord Mayor of the City of London on Tuesday for a one day visit. An annual fixture in the pro.manchester programme of events, the Lord Mayor of the City of London acts as ambassador for all UK based financial and professional services. read more

25/1/2012  -  Member Spotlight: Cobbetts
With deals having passed the £1bn milestone in the last six months Cobbetts is looking forward to an optimistic start to the year. Despite the unsettled Eurozone the market is busier than we have seen in a long time and international trade buyers continue to dominate M&A activity. Cobbetts is recognised for both its strong international capabilities and established presence in the UK. read more

19/1/2012  -  JMW are latest to join sponsorship line up for the Manchester Business Conference
With just weeks to go until the second pro.manchester Business Conference, prominent law firm JMW has signed on as sponsor to the event which will be held on 1st March at Lancashire County Cricket Club. read more

4/1/2012  -  EN: North West Deals of the Year Awards
As the nation’s athletes prepare to compete for the ultimate prize on the world stage we will honour those North West deals and dealmakers that broke away from the pack during 2011. read more

4/1/2012  -  IDE: A DEVELOPMENT CHARITY WITH A DIFFERENCE
Believing that continuing charity handouts are not a long-term solution, IDE-UK works to reduce permanently the poverty and hunger of poor farmers and their families in Africa, Asia and Central America. read more

15/12/2011  -  Team claims Manchester’s back office credentials will win Green Investment Bank bid
After a recent vote which saw Manchester named as the best city in the UK to locate both a new headquarters and a back office function, the team spearheading the Green Investment Bank campaign believes its another point scored for the city. read more

15/12/2011  -  Manchester Green Investment Bank team confident of City’s chances
The team behind Manchester’s Green Investment Bank campaign has reaffirmed its confidence in bringing the UK’s first low carbon fund to the city. read more

15/12/2011  -  Manchester loves the Green Investment Bank We make no secret of this fact.
Manchester has a history of embracing global innovation. Our commitment and ambition to lead the green economy are shown through our actions and innovations highlighted through our proposal to become the home of the Green Investment Bank. read more

14/12/2011  -  Creativity and Christmas come together with future pro.manchester
Creativity and Christmas came together on Tuesday evening as future pro.manchester hosted their annual Christmas party, this year with the theme of 'Bring A Bauble' read more

14/12/2011  -  Appleyard Lees on recruitment drive
At a time when many competitors are scaling back, Appleyard Lees is continuing to recruit at all levels, to ensure that it can maintain its excellent reputation for client service. read more

14/12/2011  -  Review of the Year: SME Club
The SME Club which launched in September 2011, is run by pro?manchester and free to join; it provides businesses with advice, tips and information on a variety of topics including finance, accounting, marketing and e-commerce. The tips are provided directly from leading business experts from within the pro?manchester membership. read more

14/12/2011  -  Review of the Year: Masterclasses
pro·manchester's extensive programme of events enables members to display their knowledge, experience and expertise of business topics while a culture of learning allows the membership to continually develop their own people. read more

14/12/2011  -  Review of the Year: pro.manchester Business Conference
March 2011 saw the inaugural pro·manchester Business Conference take place at Lancashire County Cricket Club’s state of the art venue The Point. read more

14/12/2011  -  Review of the Year: pro.manchester goes social
In a year which saw more than 1 billion people using social media, twitter recording 2 million accounts on it’s records and Google Plus being launched to the world pro·manchester was no stranger to social media either. read more

14/12/2011  -  Review of the Year: Professional Innovator
This year’s Professional Innovator Challenge was bigger and better than ever with tougher challenges and a few surprises on the final evening too! The challenge which ran from October 2010 through to April 2011 is designed to identify true innovative talent in Manchester’s young talent via a series of written challenges posed by guest judges. read more

14/12/2011  -  Review of the Year: CENBAR
In 2011 pro.manchester established CENBAR, the Centre for business angels research in association with the pro.manchester Business Angels Network (BANG) and the three business schools of Greater Manchester. read more

13/12/2011  -  Sector Focused year for pro.manchester
In 2011 pro·manchester focused more than ever on growing the sector presence of our members and five sector groups were set up as part of our corporate outreach programme. read more

9/12/2011  -  Comments from Manchester’s bid team in response to the announcement from BIS
John Ashcroft, CEO of Pro Manchester and leader of the Manchester Green Investment Bank bid, said: "We welcome the criteria outlined today by the Department for Business. The timescales are a positive for us, Manchester is more than ready for the Green Investment Bank so a quick decision is favourable for the city. read more

8/12/2011  -  Green Investment Bank shortlist announced
the team behind Manchester’s Green Investment Bank campaign has today announced its preferred locations around the city. The shortlist features 10 of Manchester’s prime schemes each of which the team feels meets the building rental and infrastructure costs outlined in the Government’s Green Investment Bank objectives. read more

8/12/2011  -  RSM Tenon awarded national firm of the year
RSM Tenon has been awarded the title of “National Firm of the Year” at the British Accountancy Awards 2011. read more

8/12/2011  -  North West responsible businesses invited to enter prestigious national Awards
Business in the Community has thrown down the gauntlet to responsible businesses across the UK to enter its prestigious annual Awards scheme. read more

8/12/2011  -  Creation @ Weber Shandwick launches in Manchester
Weber Shandwick announced the launch of Creation @ Weber Shandwick in Manchester last week . The launch makes Manchester the first office within the agency's European network to expand the brand experience business, which was created in London six months ago. read more

8/12/2011  -  Businesses should focus on development not negative media says Sentance
The economic forecast is not all doom and gloom according PwC’s Andrew Sentance. Dr Sentance who was speaking at a pro.manchester Lunch this week said there was some cause for optimism. read more

1/12/2011  -  Good news for the Chancellor according to latest pro.manchester survey.
60,000 jobs could be created in next ten years according to pro?manchester, survey if the Office for Budget Responsibility numbers are correct according to latest pro?manchester, report. The creation of 60,000 new jobs in Greater Manchester is just one of the findings of a recent research paper produced by membership organisation pro?manchester, assuming the growth forecasts identified in the latest Office for Budget Responsibility and the Chancellor’s Autumn November statement are met. read more

30/11/2011  -  “CANVAS FOR YOUTH” Contemporary Art Fair Celebrating 60 years of Cheshire Youth Federation To be held from the 18th to the 21st July 2012
The first ever “Canvas for Youth” event will take place next year, celebrating 60 years of support for local disadvantaged young people. Based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Youth Federation supports young people throughout Cheshire, Halton, Warrington and Wirral. They deliver projects in some of the most disadvantaged areas in the community, addressing the needs of children and young people aged between 5 and 25. read more

24/11/2011  -  Skills and Economy top of the agenda for Greater Manchester says LEP Chairman Blackburn
Speaking to over 150 pro.manchester members on Thursday, Chairman of the Greater Manchester LEP Mike Blackburn outlined the role of the LEP in the Greater Manchester economy and also some of the challenges it is facing. read more

24/11/2011  -  pro.manchester to lead final push for Green Investment Bank
John Ashcroft Chief Executive of membership organisation pro.manchester will lead a final push in Manchester’s bid to be the home of the Green Investment Bank. Working alongside Tim Newns of MIDAS and Mike Emmerich from economic development agency New Economy, together they will look to raise the profile of the city’s bid. read more

17/11/2011  -  The North West Fund seals its place as sponsor for pro.manchester Business Conference
THE North West Fund is the latest big name to sign up as a sponsor of The pro.manchester Business Conference which returns on 1st March 2012. read more

16/11/2011  -  International opportunities with TheCityUK
TheCityUK are offering international business opportunities with financial and professional services in Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine and Latin America read more

10/11/2011  -  A Financial Provider you can Bank on
The Co-operative Bank is part of The Co-operative Group, a family of over 5,000 businesses across the UK. As part of the world’s largest co-operative, the co-operative principles of value, fairness and social responsibility are integral to the way we operate. read more

28/10/2011  -  More wills to include digital inheritance
In a sign of the times, more Britons are leaving internet passwords within their Wills contributing to our nation’s ever-growing £2.3 billion digital inheritance. A poll of 2,000 adults found 25% had more than £200 worth of films, video and music stored online and nearly a third considered their haul important enough to be left with loved ones should the worst happen. read more

26/10/2011  -  Giving Business the Green Light for Growth!
The Business Growth Hub is a new and proactive business community that is bringing together handpicked industry experts and organisations with ambitous business owners who want to grow their companies. read more

26/10/2011  -  pro.manchester Healthcare Group backs IHEEM Conference
The pro·manchester Healthcare Steering Group is pleased to announce they are sponsoring the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estates Management (IHEEM) annual conference this November. IHEEM is the UK’s largest specialist Institute for the Healthcare Estates Sector. The IHEEM Annual Conference is a one-stop shop where people in the industry can find the ideas, answers, and policy information needed to survive in the highly target driven marketplace of healthcare facilities and estates management. read more

26/10/2011  -  Colliers International strengthens pro·manchester Property Group
The Manchester office of real estate advisors Colliers International is the latest addition to the expanding property group of pro·manchester, the membership organisation for the financial and professional services sector in Greater Manchester. read more

12/10/2011  -  Deloitte announces partnership with the MPA
Deloitte and the MPA have formed a strategic partnership to support the booming media and digital industries in the North West. read more

12/10/2011  -  Successful cities will be smarter cities says Bernstein
Manchester needs to be a ‘smart middleweight city with greater independance’ according to Sir Howard Bernstein. Sir Howard who was giving his annual address to over 180 pro·manchester members at Stock Restaurant yesterday said that Manchester had the potential to establish itself as a smart middleweight city but investment was needed in people and infrastructure. read more

6/10/2011  -  pro.manchester Business Conference returns for 2012
pro.manchester, the membership organisation for the financial and professional sector in Greater Manchester will be bringing back the successful news style format of their 2011 Conference while anchors Kirsty Wark and Gavin Esler will also return for a second year as hosts. read more

29/9/2011  -  pro·manchester members less optimistic about prospects
Over the past three months pro·manchester members have become less optimistic pessimistic about prospects for the economy according to the latest Business Conditions Survey. read more

22/9/2011  -  future pro.manchester launches Professional Innovator Challenge 2012
The future pro?manchester Professional Innovator Challenge 2012 was launched on Wednesday evening at Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry by Mark Rock CEO and Founder of sound sharing application AudioBoo. read more

16/9/2011  -  Sir Richard Leese launches the pro·manchester SME Club
The pro.manchester SME Club, an online advisory community for SME’s was launched today by Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council. Sponsored by RBS, the pro.manchester SME Club is a free model providing business information and advice to as wide a range of businesses as possible no matter what the stage, location or size. read more

14/9/2011  -  Audioboo CEO to launch Professional Innovator
The future pro.manchester Professional Innovator Challenge will be launched on the 21st September by CEO and Founder of AudioBoo Mark Rock and sponsored by accountancy firm Beever and Struthers . The challenge aims to recognise innovative flair in rising stars from the financial and professional services and student communities across the city. read more

13/9/2011  -  New course aims to get redundant managers into work
Manchester Metropolitan University Business School has launched a new course specifically targeting managers facing or experiencing redundancy and it’s free for the over-50s. Thousands of public and private sector workers have been made redundant in the North-West, including many highly-skilled individuals with invaluable technical expertise, management skills and years of leadership experience but no formal qualifications. read more

8/9/2011  -  pro·manchester to be Gateway for Businesses in the North
Maintaining Manchester’s second city status and connecting with corporates were top of the agenda on Tuesday evening as pro·manchester Chairman Paul Lupton addressed over 250 members at the annual Chairman’s Reception. read more

25/8/2011  -  We Love MCR Day - Friday 26 August
As part of the I Love MCR campaign which has taken off across the city, this Friday is to be designated ‘We Love MCR’ day. read more

18/8/2011  -  Tayburn is pro·manchester
The brand communications agency has enjoyed steady growth this year with a nine per cent increase in gross income year-on-year and a quadrupling of net profits over the same period. read more

18/8/2011  -  pro·manchester growth leads to new appointments
pro·manchester growth continues and the launch of SME club the free advisory service to businesses in Greater Manchester is just weeks away. read more

11/8/2011  -  A recovery off track says latest Economics Report from pro.manchester
The latest quarterly Economics Review from membership organisation pro?manchester was released yesterday stating that recovery is moving off track, following poor second quarter growth and a move out of line with the experiences of 1980 and 1990. read more

10/8/2011  -  North West's investment activity plumets but distressed asset sales increase
The total value of commercial property investment transactions across the North West fell back in the three months ending June 2011 to £118.6 from £1.79bn in the previous quarter, according to the latest research, UK Investment Transactions (UKIT) Q2 2011, by national commercial property firm Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH). read more

10/8/2011  -  Studio North Builds for the Future with New Appointments & Promotion
Manchester based Studio North, one of the North West’s leading independent brand and digital consultancies, is continuing its robust expansion plans by recruiting two new senior members of staff in its digital and business development departments. The new starters also follow the recent announcement that the agency’s former head of creative has been made creative director. read more

5/8/2011  -  Palatine backs management buyout of MoneyPlus Group
Palatine Private Equity (Palatine) has backed the management buyout of MoneyPlus Group (MPG), a leading consumer financial services group. read more

3/8/2011  -  pro.manchester establishes centre for business angels research
pro•manchester has recently established CENBAR the centre for business angels research in association with the pro•manchester Business Angels Network Group and the three business schools of Greater Manchester. read more

3/8/2011  -  Exponential-e’s new recruitment software is ‘just the job’…
Fast-growing business technology enabler and Ethernet Carrier, Exponential-e, has chosen Advorto to implement its first online recruitment system. read more

3/8/2011  -  Significant growth for JMW's employment team
Full service law firm JMW Solicitors LLP are celebrating the arrival of 3 new employment lawyers bringing to 6 the number of new employment recruits to the team since January 2011 and a 7th experienced solicitor arrives in September. read more

3/8/2011  -  Pinsent Masons corporate team advises on deals worth half a million for July
The Manchester corporate team of international law firm Pinsent Masons has advised on transactions exceeding half a billion in the month of July alone. The team have capped a busy year in 2011 with a fantastic month. read more

27/7/2011  -  City a hub for deal activity says Lupton
pro·manchester, in association with Corpfin/Experian, is pleased to present you with its Corporate Finance Deals Review for Q2 2011. read more

21/7/2011  -  Are you on the map?
The Greater Manchester Tweet Map website (GMTweetmap) was launched this week by pro.manchester giving an insight into who are the most influential tweeters in Manchester. read more

20/7/2011  -  Paul Cunniff promoted to partner at Cowgill Holloway
Cowgill Holloway LLP, one of the North West’s leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, has promoted Paul Cunniff to Partner. read more

13/7/2011  -  Tracking the most influential in Manchester, GM Tweet Map launches next week!
The Greater Manchester Tweet Map website will be launched next week by pro?manchester and will uncover who Manchester’s top tweeters really are! read more

13/7/2011  -  Two new partners for JMW
Leading full service law firm JMW Solicitors LLP has appointed two new Partners in response to their continued growth. read more

12/7/2011  -  Confronting the brutal facts a must in turnaround business
This was the advice from Endless LLP’s Warwick Ley addressing pro?manchester members last week on the Turnaround of Crown Paints. read more

7/7/2011  -  Deloitte Entrepreneurship UK 2011/12
Deloitte’s Entrepreurial Business team has recently launched its national annual survey for entrepreneurs. Read more

7/7/2011  -  The e-team is taking shape - SME club is going to be huge.
Great month in prospect for pro.manchester as we put together the final details of the SME club launch. This is going to be a huge project for Manchester as pro.manchester, read more

6/7/2011  -  Member Spotlight: Leavitt Walmsley Associates
Going the extra mile is one of the ways in which Leavitt Walmsley Associates (LWA) provide a value added service to both existing and potential clients. We are an independent firm based in Sale, Cheshire, headed up by our two directors Les Leavitt and Steve Collings, offering accountancy, business advice and much more, to clients and contacts all over the North West. read more

6/7/2011  -  Salford Academy - Colliding with opportunities
Two of pro.manchester’s members were called upon to speak at a unique conference for 80 highly able 13/14 year olds, hosted by Salford Academy. read more

30/6/2011  -  pro.manchester members help SME clients apply to join 10,000 Small Businesses
pro.manchester members are invited to share news with ambitious small business clients about how to apply to join 10,000 Small Businesses. The Goldman Sachs programme, delivered in the North West by Manchester Metropolitan University, is a prestigious business and management curriculum designed by world-class experts for small firms with scalable growth potential. read more

30/6/2011  -  A Word from our CEO: The SME Club
Plans for the launch of SME club are proceeding at pace. This project will be huge for Manchester and we already have great support from the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Business Solutions and the Manchester family. read more

29/6/2011  -  Semple Fraser announce impressive 11% turnover rise as Manchester office continues expansion
Today, leading commercial law firm Semple Fraser LLP announces an 11% growth in fee outcome, for 2010/2011. Growth is evenly spread throughout the firm’s focus areas with recent improvements in the Real Estate market reflected in a 13% rise in income from that sector. read more

23/6/2011  -  Studio North Secures Digital Work with MMU and Fylde Borough Council
Manchester based Studio North, one of the North West’s leading independent brand design and digital consultancies, has secured two new high profile briefs; one with CATE - Manchester Metropolitan University's Centre for Air Transport and the Environment – and the other with Fylde Borough Council. read more

23/6/2011  -  Connecting with corporates key for new pro·manchester chairman
Reaching out to corporates is the goal of pro·manchester's newly elected Chairman Paul Lupton speaking at today’s AGM and 25th Anniversary Lunch. read more

16/6/2011  -  Tweeting in Manchester? are you on the map?
If you're tweeting in Manchester, you will want to ensure you are on the pro.manchester twitter map. The map will highlight the most influential organisations in the city and individuals will be able to pinpoint their own ranking on the city map. read more

15/6/2011  -  pro.manchester backs Growth Hub for city
A flagship new development to support business growth in Greater Manchester is being launched. Backed by pro•manchester, Manchester Solutions and the Greater Manchester Chamber, the Growth Hub will provide fast track access to information, advice and support for businesses of all sizes that have the ambition and potential to grow. read more

15/6/2011  -  Studio North ramps up CSR drive for 2011
Manchester based Studio North, one of the North West’s leading independent brand design and digital consultancies, has re-focused its CSR programme after getting involved with a variety of new student and community based arts projects over the past couple of months read more

15/6/2011  -  BBC North Update
The BBC’s move into its new home at MediaCityUK in Salford Quays is now underway. The move is on time and on budget and will employ around 2,300 staff across a wide range of areas including BBC Children’s, Radio 5 live, Sport and BBC Breakfast. The complex move from both London and Manchester is taking place in a phased way and, with the people moving in next week, staff numbers will reach 500 on the new site. read more

10/6/2011  -  Manchester Metropolitan University launches Executive MBA scholarship competition
The Business School at Manchester Metropolitan University is offering a full scholarship for its part-time Executive MBA programme (EMBA). Two runners up will receive £3,000 towards their EMBA fees, and all three will receive an iPad2. Read more

9/6/2011  -  Positive outlook in city says Business Conditions Survey
Over half of pro.manchester members have experienced an increase in turnover and prospects over the last three months according to the pro.manchester Business Conditions Survey. read more

26/5/2011  -  Annual Dinner makes a good impression
Over 500 pro.manchester members gathered at the Hilton Hotel on Thursday for the pro.manchester Annual Dinner. read more

26/5/2011  -  pro.manchester marks 25 years in the city
pro.manchester will be raising a glass on June 23rd as they celebrate 25 years of representing Manchester’s financial and professional service sector with a lunch at the Lowry Hotel. read more

26/5/2011  -  Manchester hosts Business of Women’s Sport breakfast event this Friday
The commercial viability of women’s professional sport in the UK will be the topic of discussion when a panel of leading female figures in sport join forces at ‘The Business of Women’s Sport’, an intimate breakfast event at Manchester’s Hilton at Deansgate this Friday from 8.30am. read more

24/5/2011  -  Member Spotlight: Xynergie
Professional service firms – lawyers, accountants, consultants and marketers – can benefit significantly through focusing on their cost base. Indirect, non payroll spend often accounts for over 75% of third party spend and in many instances focus has been applied to just a few of the core spend categories—IT, Print Management, Telecoms and in some cases Travel. The xynergie approach to ’dynamic procurement’ provides professional service firms with the opportunity to increase their bottom line margin by over 2%. read more

24/5/2011  -  JMW launch new training package
Under the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 law firms are required by law to provide AML training for their staff. Failure to comply is a criminal offence, JMW have developed a unique AML online training module designed specifically for law firms read more

19/5/2011  -  pro·manchester Business Conditions Survey in association with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
This week sees the launch of the pro.manchester Business Conditions Survey in association with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. The quarterly poll of nominated members within pro.manchester will provide vital information on the health and success of the sector. read more

18/5/2011  -  Manchester Science Park Annual Review 2010
Manchester Science Parks has this month published it's 2010 Annual Review with positive news all around for the science and technology community. read more

18/5/2011  -  New Partner for JMW’s Business Crime & Regulation Team
Manchester-based law firm JMW Solicitors LLP has strengthened its Business Crime & Regulation team with the appointment of a new partner. read more

12/5/2011  -  Positive start for Manchester deal activity
Manchester’s advisory community made a good start to the year, working on 51 deals with a combined value of £615m. In terms of market segment, the midmarket (£10-£100m) saw the largest number of deals since its previous peak in Q3 2008, suggesting a healthy return to form. And when it came to sector, Manchester based advisors found prosperity in the manufacturing industry, with 12 deals attracting just over £412m in funding. read more

11/5/2011  -  Studio North secures Briefs with UBM Aviation Routes Limited and CW&CC
Manchester based Studio North, one of the North West’s leading independent brand design and digital consultancies, has secured two major contracts with UBM Aviation Routes Limited and Cheshire West & Chester Council to provide various strategic, digital and design services. read more

4/5/2011  -  Growth will be a tough grind in 2011
“The economy is expected to grow by 2% in 2011 but any base rate rise will be postponed into early Autumn. Growth will be a tough grind in 2011” read more

4/5/2011  -  MPC's credibility eroded says Sentance
“I do worry that the MPC’s credibility and commitment to the inflation target may already have been eroded by not adjusting policy settings soon enough.” read more

13/4/2011  -  Local Firms launch TotalSports services
A new consortium that provides sports people and sporting clubs in the North West with access to world class professional advice. Leading local professional services companies JMW Solicitors LLP, Lockton Sport, GVA Robson Sports and BDO LLP, have created a new consortium to provide sports clubs with tailored services to help deal with the growing range of professional and financial issues that they face. read more

13/4/2011  -  FUTURE PRO MANCHESTER CROWNS THE NEW INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
Paul Widger of accountancy firm Baker Tilly fought off competition from professionals across Manchester and was last night awarded the title of ‘Professional Innovator of the Year 2011’ by future pro Manchester. read more

7/4/2011  -  Digital futurist Ryan to speak at Professional Innovator Awards
future pro?manchester has announced that highly successful entrepreneur and digital futurist Mike Ryan will be the guest speaker at its Professional Innovator Awards on April 14th. read more

6/4/2011  -  Manchester 10K BUPA Run in aid of Five Stars Appeal
Thinking of getting fit and raising money for charity? Sign up with the Five Stars Appeal Childrens Charity today to secure your place in the nation’s favourite 10k running event in Manchester City Centre! read more

5/4/2011  -  North West businesses go beak to beak in the Manchester Duck Race
Businesses across the North West will be battling it out this Easter as they go head to head in The Manchester Duck Race at Spinningfields. read more

4/4/2011  -  Apple in the digital age - from iPod to iPad
I have always been something of a computer geek. My first computer was a Commodore Pet in 1978. It had 8k of RAM and a cassette player for storage. Programmed effectively, a two dimensional pencil sketch of a rocket would take off and zoom off screen. Beyond that and a few simple games, I don’t recall it did much at all. read more

4/4/2011  -  Who will be the Professional Innovator 2011? Meet our finalists!
After six months and six gruelling challenges, the Professional Innovator Challenge 2011 is drawing to a close, the contestants have slugged it out and the judges have deliberated to select the final six who will go through to the Professional Innovator Final on April 14th. read more

31/3/2011  -  We're growing!
pro?manchester is growing! With over 300 firms in our membership there’s more great opportunities than ever for making new connections, creating opportunities and increasing business.

30/3/2011  -  Business and Professional Services Conference: The Video
Manchester's financial and professional services community joined together on March 17 for the Business and Professional Services Conference, the first of it's kind in the U.K read more

24/3/2011  -  BPS Conference sets the tone for business and professional services in the UK
PROFESSIONALS from across the country joined together yesterday (Thursday) to discuss the future of economy at the UK’s inaugural Business and Professional Services Conference. Leading economic, business and banking professionals shared their views with an audience of 400 professionals at The Point at Lancashire Cricket Club. read more

24/3/2011  -  Budget 2011: Britain Open for Business
Britain is open for business was the message from Chancellor George Osborne at yesterday’s Budget. “We want the words ‘Made in Britain; created in Britain; designed in Britain; invented in Britain’ to drive our nation forward, a Britain carried aloft by the march of the makers.” read more

16/3/2011  -  Manchester Office Market- Take up 2010
The South Manchester commercial property market held its own with total take-up for the year slightly up thanks to some large high profile lettings to large corporates, and Salford Quays really began to see the effects of the opening of Media City. read more

16/3/2011  -  A message for the Governor
In February, Inflation hit 4%. The Governor of The bank of England, had to write yet another letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

14/3/2011  -  Manchester can sell its creativity to the world - not just London
MANCHESTER’S creative and media industry can look well beyond London to sell its content – according to media entrepreneur Alex Connock. Read more

14/3/2011  -  Tim Grogan
Meet Tim Grogan of Deloitte and find out what his life working as a professional in Manchester is really like! Read More

14/3/2011  -  Professional Innovator Event Review
Jennifer Simpson reviews the latest future pro.manchester Professional Innovator Event. Read More

10/3/2011  -  UKTI takes innovation tour around the North West
12 representatives from UK Trade and Investment and the Department for Business Innovation and Skills are taking an ‘innovation tour’ at Manchester Science Park read more

3/3/2011  -  What’s wrong with the Bank of England Model?
Rebalancing the economy - can government policy really work? What’s wrong with the Bank of England Model? How fast and how far will interest rates have to rise this year? Join us at the Manchester Business and Professional Services Conference to discuss this and many other issues. If you didn’t get to Davos, get to the Point on the 17th March read more

2/3/2011  -  Rebalancing the economy
In January 2009, I cautioned the devaluation of Sterling would have little impact on the trade deficit. There would be a cyclical fall of around £10 billion in the trade in goods deficit, (it was £11 billion) but as the economy recovers in 2010, the trade deficit would continue to increase.(it did). read more

23/2/2011  -  North West fund is latest conference sponsor
THE North West Fund is the latest big name to sign up as premium sponsor of pro.manchester’s Business and Professional Services Conference. read more

23/2/2011  -  Ashcroft still full of ambition
THERE can be few better settings for an interview about pro.manchester's 25th birthday than chief executive John Ashcroft's office. The room screams history, with its oak-panelled walls, giant dark wood table and bookshevles packed full of classic texts. But it also screams 2011, with the latest Apple gadgets hooked up to the mains and adorning Ashcroft's desk. read more

17/2/2011  -  Value of Manchester deals up 90% in 2010
FIGURES unveiled today show Manchester-based corporate finance professionals are on equal footing with the F & P sector in London’s Square Mile. read more

16/2/2011  -  Jeremy is new head at R3
R3, the trade body for insolvency practitioners, has a new figure at the helm of its North West operation read more

16/2/2011  -  Completion of long-term refinancing programme - £930 million of new debt facilities and £200 million equity investment from Advent International
Towergate Partnership Limited (“Towergate”), Europe’s largest independent insurance intermediary, is pleased to announce the completion of its previously announcedrefinancing and £200 million investment from Advent International (“Advent”), the global private equity firm. read more

16/2/2011  -  Britain's banks back Business and Professional Services Conference
BRITAIN’s major banks have joined together to back the inaugural Business and Professional Services Conference. read more

10/2/2011  -  The Light That Lights Another
The recent pro.manchester report into innovation and enterprise made me realise two things, firstly, pro.manchester is a great self learning organisation, with specialists in so many areas. Each week, pro.manchester specialists, with great wisdom, knowledge and authority, stand and deliver, sharing their specialisms with so many others. It is “The light that lights another and can never be extinguished.” read more

10/2/2011  -  Growth will be stronger than expected, inflation above target and base rates set to rise
Throughout last year I was arguing the recovery would be stronger than expected, inflation would remain above target and interest rates would have to rise much faster than expected. This remains my view for 2011, despite the preliminary estimates for GDP in the final quarter of 2010. read more

2/2/2011  -  BVCA Chief confirmed for inaugural conference
LEADING British financier Simon Walker is the latest professional to join the speaker panel at the UK’s first Business and Professional Services Conference. read more

31/1/2011  -  Professional Services critical bedfellows of football industry
Professional Services firms are critical bedfellows of the football industry according to former Chief Executive of the F.A Brian Barwick. read more

26/1/2011  -  The future of funding for SMEs and entrepreneurs in Greater Manchester
Vital funding streams to support SMEs and entrepreneurs in the North West have been recommended this week in research by financial and professional services organisation, pro·manchester read more

26/1/2011  -  Kirsty Wark and Gavin Esler to anchor inaugural conference
NEWSNIGHT presenters Kirsty Wark and Gavin Esler are heading to the North West as part of the Business and Professional Services Conference organised by pro.manchester. read more

20/1/2011  -  Interest rate dilemma in focus at BPS conference
HIGHER-than-expected inflation and the dilemma facing the Bank of England on interest rates will be one of the key topics for debate at the inaugural Business and Professional Services conference in March. read more

20/1/2011  -  Big names sign on for new conference
Companies wishing to benefit from the extensive marketing programme for the Business and Professional Services Conference will have to act quickly or they will miss out according to John Ashcroft CEO of pro•manchester and director of the conference. Bridging Finance Limited, The CityUK and Winning Pitch are the latest to sign on as sponsors to the conference which sets out to uncover the true state of the nation’s economic health and business mood. read more

13/1/2011  -  Latest speakers added to conference line up
LEADING figures from the property and scientific sector are the latest to sign up as speakers at the UK’s inaugural Business and Professional Services Conference. read more

12/1/2011  -  Growth will be stronger than expected in 2011 according to pro.manchester
GROSS domestic product will be stronger than expected in 2011, according to the chief executive of professional and financial services organisation pro.manchester and the private sector is set to create the job growth to offset spending cuts. read more

6/1/2011  -  John McAslan + Partners unveils new vision for Manchester Science Parks
Leading architecture practice John McAslan + Partners (JMP) has been appointed as masterplanners for Manchester Science Parks (msp), helping the facility forge new connections with the city centre. read more

21/12/2010  -  Is Manchester doing enough for entrepreneurs?
Has been the big question at pro·manchester for the past few months as the city region’s political and executive leadership committed to boosting the levels of business in Greater Manchester read more

21/12/2010  -  Sector Focus
As part of the ongoing programme to widen its offering to members, pro·manchester launched a number of sector specific groups including Public Sector, Creative and Digital, Energy and Environment, Sports and Healthcare. read more

20/12/2010  -  New conference attracts big names
The first ever Business & Professional Services Conference to be held in the UK will take place in Manchester on 17 March 2011. read more

20/12/2010  -  Focused on the Future
Member’s of future pro·manchester are ending the year with a whole host of useful business contacts gained from a busy of year of activity for the group. read more

20/12/2010  -  pro·manchester gets creative
pro·manchester got creative in 2010 with the launch of creative pro·manchester a programme of activity focused on bringing together the financial and professional sector with the Digital, Creative and Media sectors in Greater Manchester with the aim of opening new business opportunities for pro.manchester members. read more

20/12/2010  -  Strengthening links with the city
pro·manchester welcomed the Lord Mayor of the City of London to Manchester not once but twice during 2010. With both visits focused on strengthening business and economic ties between the City and Manchester. read more

20/12/2010  -  Great executive team at pro.manchester
Following the appointment of John Ashcroft in late 2009 and the re-organisation of the executive team shortly after the first half of 2010 brought a few changes to team pro.manchester as they bade some fond farewells and welcomed some new team members into the fold. read more

20/12/2010  -  Change in the air as old favourite revamped
The Annual Dinner is a pro·manchestertradition but 2010 was the year to shake off the cobwebs and revamp an old favourite. May 13th saw laughter and glamour as over 500 guests descended on the Hilton Hotel for a black tie affair to remember. read more

15/12/2010  -  North West businesses have a part to play in NHS reform
LEADING healthcare professionals gathered together at the inaugural pro.manchester event to discuss the changes and opportunities for business in the North West healthcare sector. read more

8/12/2010  -  Manchester: A City to be proud of
anchester ‘can be proud’ of its infrastructure, according to the Lord Mayor of the City of London. read more

8/12/2010  -  Manchester will have key role in international innovation
Manchester is set to play a major role in positioning the UK as a world leader in innovation. read more

2/12/2010  -  Manchester professionals break the ice at Christmas party with a difference
The snow may have been inconvenient for some this week but not for future pro.manchester as it set the scene for their Christmas Party ‘Networking On Ice’ held on Wednesday evening. read more

1/12/2010  -  Support Manchester’s bid to become a leading digital centre
MANCHESTER needs a forum to support creative businesses if it is to become a leading digital centre. read more

25/11/2010  -  Inaugural debate explores economic climate
Increasing inflation should be ‘tackled early’, according to pro.manchester chief executive John Ashcroft.. read more

17/11/2010  -  Manchester firms help support the business leaders of tomorrow
SOME of Manchester’s leading business professionals went back to school this week to take part in Manchester Metropolitan University and pro.manchester’s placement fair and career development day. read more

16/11/2010  -  Innovative women are key to success
Achieving success through innovation was the theme for this Tuesday’s pro.women forum. The event - which featured presentations from Weber Shandwick’s Jo Leah, Ruth Ashford from MMU Business School and Dermot Power from BDO LLP – looked at the role women play in economic recovery and how they are thriving in this turbulent climate. read more

16/11/2010  -  New members top off bumper six months for pro.manchester
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. read more

12/11/2010  -  BBC North and Innovative Manchester a winning combination
MANCHESTER’S financial and professional services industry will have an important part to play in the BBC’s move to the North. read more

11/11/2010  -  Bets are on for pro.manchester’s Big Economics Debate as fears over interest rates rise
THE bets may already be in for the David Haye/Audley Harrison clash this Saturday but a showdown of a different type is landing in the city soon. read more

10/11/2010  -  Is development optional in tough times?
Development Alternatives is helping firms stay resilient during tough times and invest in a sound future. read more

10/11/2010  -  Manchester College and University of Salford form historic partnership
On Friday 15 October The Manchester College signed an agreement with the University of Salford to form one of the UK’s largest higher and further education partnerships.

10/11/2010  -  Young Enterprise Start up Programme
An inspirational year long journey as a real start-up business – Young Enterprise business consultants inspire and guide students through the planning, creation and management of their own company. read more

9/11/2010  -  Winning Pitch in profits boost
Business growth coaching company Winning Pitch has reported a 48 per cent boost in turnover to £4.5m. read more

9/11/2010  -  The future of transport in Greater Manchester
Businesses are able to play their part in shaping the future of transport across Greater Manchester as part of a strategic consultation. read more

3/11/2010  -  RMS are egg-cellent quizzers
Full service agency RMS, is celebrating after their appearance on series 11 of Eggheads, the BBC quiz show, by launching an egg hunt on their website, offering the winner exclusive prizes. read more

3/11/2010  -  10 years at the top for MSP Chief Executive
Manchester Science Parks (msp) chief executive, Jane Davies, is celebrating 10 years of success as head of the world renowned science park this October. read more

3/11/2010  -  Paver Smith sparkle with David M Robinson appointment
North west PR agency Paver Smith has been appointed by Altrincham-based David M Robinson to manage the company’s public relations. read more

28/10/2010  -  pro manchester challenges major Government review of SME finance
ECONOMISTS in Manchester have challenged a major Government report which asserts there is an equity gap for firms who need between £2m and £10m of funding. New research undertaken by pro•manchester disputes key data used in the influential Rowlands Report, a review conducted by the Government which analysed funding issues faced by small and medium sized businesses. read more

28/10/2010  -  Manchester to put best foot forward
SIR Howard Bernstein used Thursday's pro.manchesters lunch to announce Greater Manchester has been confirmed as one of the 24 local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) to be launched in the UK. read more

27/10/2010  -  THE SEARCH IS ON FOR MANCHESTER’S PROFESSIONAL INNOVATER 2011
Over sixty pro.manchester members gathered on Tuesday evening to celebrate the launch of the future pro.manchester 2011 Professional Innovator Challenge, aimed at recognising innovative flair in rising stars from the financial and professional services community across the City. read more

27/10/2010  -  Paul lifts the lid on property news in the North West
Continuing our popular Meet The Editor series, Paul Unger, editor of Place North West presented his views on the region’s property market on Wednesday. read more

26/10/2010  -  Event Focus: Legal Strategy Conference
STRATEGIC management is a phrase being used in boardrooms up and down the country but many are unsure of what it really means for business. read more

26/10/2010  -  Event Focus: Speed Networking
Future pro.manchester’s popular Speed Networking event returned to the Yang Sing on Thursday 14th October this time with an innovative twist. Over fifty professionals were prepped in advance to have business cards at the ready and their sixty second pitches fine tuned in order to maximise their networking time! read more

21/10/2010  -  North West to remain resilient, despite CSR cuts
THE North West will succeed despite the Comprehensive Spending Review cuts, according to Mark Lawrie, from Deloitte. read more

15/10/2010  -  Manchester dealmakers capitalise on London links
MANCHESTER-based corporate finance professionals are forging stronger links with London, according to new figures. Research released by pro.manchester, in association with Corpfin/Experian, show that, since the beginning of Quarter 4 2009, outside the North West, the majority of work for Manchester-based advisors has been in London and the South East, with 27 deals represented with a combined value of £337m. read more

6/10/2010  -  pro.manchester research process underway
pro.manchester is in the process of undertaking a study as part of the Commission for the New Economy Discussion paper series to evaluate funding for entrepreneurs read more

6/10/2010  -  Manson Becomes Major Regional Brand for Jelf
The Manson Insurance Group, which incorporates Manson Insurance Brokers and Manson Warner Healthcare, will trade as Jelf Manson from 1 October 2010 read more

6/10/2010  -  Lynch and Willcox launch new Manchester PR agency with trio of new clients
The Marketing Clinic, a new PR and digital marketing agency with offices in Manchester and Bolton, has been unveiled by Richard Lynch, former director of business development at Paver Smith, and GMTV’s former northern correspondent, Elaine Willcox. read more

6/10/2010  -  pro.manchester launches new sector group
On 21st October pro.manchester will launch the first of a new forum and discussion group programme focusing on discussing key issues around changes to the wider Public Sector including how professional advisors can work with the public sector in an ever changing world. read more

5/10/2010  -  New chairman put's member's interests at core
pro.manchester members old and new came together in September to formally welcome new pro.manchester Chairman Chris Baguley, MD of Bridging Finance. read more

30/9/2010  -  Cowgills announces Sale of Eden Housing Support
The corporate finance team of leading accountants and business advisers, Cowgill Holloway LLP, has announced the sale of Eden Supported Housing Ltd (“Eden”) to Sovereign Capital (“Sovereign”) for an undisclosed sum. The Nottinghamshire-based business is one of the largest independent supported living businesses in the UK employing 560 staff. read more

23/9/2010  -  The Changing Face of Law Firms
THE legal industry is set to transform and financial and professional organisation, pro.machester, is hosting an event to help law firms prepare to tackle these changes. read more

14/9/2010  -  Business Link Workshops Give Access To Finance
A SERIES of workshops will be held in Manchester to help local companies get ready to secure investment. The Investment Ready workshops have been organised by Business Link Northwest in partnership with pro-manchester and are targeted at companies looking for help in preparing to access finance. read more

18/8/2010  -  Member Spotlight: Ford Campbell Intelligence is our greatest asset
It seems that Ford Campbell; the North West’s leading independent Corporate Finance advisor, is putting this asset to good use, as the Firm has just completed its fourth business sale this month. read more

13/8/2010  -  Members Working Together to increase sales through pyschology
In professional services, you’ll know that closing the deal is often less about selling and more about the connections you build, from that first networking meeting to sustaining long-term relationships. read more

5/8/2010  -  Howzat for a game of cricket
Members of future pro.manchester were treated to an evening of wickets, runs and overs at this week’s social event, Get to the Point. read more

3/8/2010  -  Professionals and Students must prove their innovative flair
MANCHESTER professionals and students are being urged to prove their innovative flair as future pro.manchester launches its Professional Innovator Challenge. read more

29/7/2010  -  Putting the mileage into innovation in professional services
BRINGING business opportunities to members will be a priority for future pro.manchester’s new chairman. read more

28/7/2010  -  Manchester gets creative at round table discussion
North West Business Insider editor, Michael Taylor, hosted the first creative pro.manchester roundtable debate at the offices of wealth management experts Montpelier.

28/7/2010  -  Embracing social media is route to new business success
PROFESSIONALS need to be social media savvy to make the most of new business opportunities.That was the advice from Chris Barry, editor of TheBusinessDesk.com, as he addressed pro.manchester members at the latest Meet The Editor event.

23/7/2010  -  Q&A with Chris Barry
Chris Barry, Editor of theBusinessDesk.com met with pro.manchester members today for the latest in the Meet The Editor series. Here he answers your questions! read more

22/7/2010  -  Launch of pro.women initiative proves great hit
This week saw the launch of new discussion group, pro.women, aimed solely at female professionals in the City Region read more

16/7/2010  -  Members' working together for a fitter future
Kuits, one of the leading corporate and commercial law specialists in the Northwest have recently completed a Management Development programme designed and run by Pinna, a business at the forefront of Leadership and Management development in the region. read more

15/7/2010  -  New initiative puts Manchester’s professional women at its core
A new initiative aimed at improving the skills of women in business will be launched next week to members of financial and professional organisation pro.manchester. read more

14/7/2010  -  MMU offers £1,000 to businesses taking on a graduate intern
MMU is offering £1000 of funding to businesses that take on a graduate for a short-term placement. Businesses can benefit from a bright graduate mind to give their projects a fresh perspective, and an enthusiastic new member of staff

14/7/2010  -  Value of deals completed by Manchester advisers up 40 per cent
DEALS worked on by Manchester-based advisors in Quarter 2 of 2010 rose by 40 per cent in comparison to the same period last year. read more

9/7/2010  -  Partnership working is key for future banking
WORKING together is the solution to the banking crisis, according to Barclays chairman Marcus Agius. read more

9/7/2010  -  Change is in the air at future pro.manchester
Change is in the air at future pro.manchester as Miles Rothbury takes over the chair from Alex Solk who steps down after two years in the position. read more

8/7/2010  -  City Living - A Professionals View on City Life
This month Paul Widger of Baker Tilly LLP gives us his view on living in Manchester read more

30/6/2010  -  pro.manchester to undertake fifteen “funding for entrepreneurs” workshops
The city region's political and executive leadership has committed to boosting the levels of business in Greater Manchester, and increasing the number of entrepreneurs living and working here

30/6/2010  -  A chance for Manchester businesses to meet and hear from Manchester's best digital developers and agencies.
when looking for someone to help them to develop their digital presence. That's why Manchester Digital, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Pro.Manchester have come together to organise B2D - the first in a series of events where businesses can hear from and meet members of Manchester Digital. read more

22/6/2010  -  pro.manchester to undertake “funding for entrepreneurs” review in Greater Manchester
The city region’s political and executive leadership has committed to boosting the levels of business in Greater Manchester, and increasing the number of entrepreneurs living and working here. read more

17/6/2010  -  Chris Baguley Profile
This week saw the start of a new chapter for pro.manchester with the appointment of Chris Baguley as chairman. Chris was officially handed the reins at Thursday’s AGM held at the Midland Hotel.

17/6/2010  -  AGM puts members' interests at CORE
Adding value for members through increased business opportunities will be the theme for the year ahead according to new chairman, Chris Baguley, speaking at today’s AGM. read more

9/6/2010  -  pro.manchester Business Economists Group
Interested in economics then why not register your interest with the pro.manchester business economists group. read more

26/5/2010  -  pro.manchester launches creative group
A new group aimed at bringing professional services firms and creative agencies together has been launched in Manchester. read more

26/5/2010  -  pro.manchester puts green issues top of the agenda
Paul Johnson is the strategic lead driving the green agenda for financial and professional organisation, pro.manchester. read more

20/5/2010  -  pro manchester strengthens its team
pro.manchester is strengthening its team with the appointment of Nicola Mortimer. Nicola, formerly events manager at Bolton-based luxury global travel company Travel Counsellors, has joined as events and conference manager. read more

20/5/2010  -  pro manchester strengthens its team
pro.manchester is strengthening its team with the appointments of Robina Williams..Robina, who previously worked at property company Property North West, has joined as business development executive. read more

18/5/2010  -  Dealmakers need long term vision in today's market
Dealmaking is more about sustained relationships in a tough market and less about scoring quick wins, according to corporate finance professionals from pro.manchester. read more

17/5/2010  -  Laughter, music and goodbyes make annual dinner a night to remember
HUMOUR met high-end glamour on Thursday as the revamped pro.manchester annual dinner arrived at the city’s Hilton Hotel. read more

6/5/2010  -  Businesses must think geographically to expand
BUSINESSES in Manchester must look beyond their own backyard to make the most of the improving economy. read more

6/5/2010  -  Weigh a pie, Over the Rainbow update and more...
The Chief Exec has now activated his pro.manchester blog and his twitter account. topics range from BBC’s “Over the rainbow” and ITV’s “The Prisoner”, to the prospects for UK growth, inflation and interest rates. read more

6/5/2010  -  Ride and Drive with Manchester Celebrates Jaguar
Fancy a test drive in a Jaguar?. pro.manchester is offering members the opportunity to take a test drive in the latest Jaguar models, Wednesdays to Fridays for the whole month of May. read more

4/5/2010  -  Weber Shandwick Named Global Agency of the Year for Second Year in a Row
Weber Shandwick is named global agency of the year - for the second year in a row - by The Holmes Report read more

28/4/2010  -  Manchester Celebrates Jaguar
“Manchester Celebrates Jaguar” takes place during the entire month of May to raise awareness of the new family of Jaguar cars across Greater Manchester read more

28/4/2010  -  Panel advises on sealing the corporate finance deal
CORPORATE finance professionals need to alter their behaviour to thrive in the turbulent economic climate. read more

28/4/2010  -  pro.manchester on track for a great year
pro.manchester is a great organisation, with a great executive team and I, as Chief Executive, have a great job. It's now almost 200 days since I took on the role of Chief Executive and it has been great fun all along the way. read more

21/4/2010  -  Relationship building is key for banks
With customers admitting they are now more than 50 per cent less loyal to brands, banks must take steps to restore faith. read more

19/4/2010  -  Adele Edgar joins pro.manchester team as Skills and Education Manager
Adele Edgar has been appointed as skills and education manager at financial and professional services organisation, pro.manchester. read more

8/4/2010  -  Revamped Annual Dinner is a sell out
The new-look Annual Dinner in May is set to be a huge success, with tickets to the event already sold out. read more>

8/4/2010  -  Design Company wins digital mural commission
Landlords have commissioned a mural depicting life in the Northern Quarter as the centrepiece of a newly refurbished property. Manchester-based digital design company Composite Imaging was chosen by Stevenson Estates to create a 15 metre long digital mural for the ground floor of 24 Lever Street, a grade II listed property in the Northern Quarter. read more

7/4/2010  -  pro.manchester to drive low carbon agenda in the sector
pro.manchester is working in partnership with professionaliverpool to encourage financial and professional services to tap into the increasing demand for green industries and reduce their collective carbon footprint. read more>

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26/3/2010  -  pro.manchester to drive low carbon agenda in the sector
pro.manchester is working in partnership with professionaliverpool to encourage financial and professional services to tap into the increasing demand for green industries and reduce their collective carbon footprint. read more >>

26/3/2010  -  Launch of business initiatives helps boost membership by 25 per cent
pro.manchester membership is up 25 per cent on last year, following the introduction of a range of new initiatives. read more >>

25/3/2010  -  MMU opportunity for Graduate Internships
MMU has recently won an award from HEFCE to help unemployed graduates into work which allows MMU to allocate £1000 towards the costs of employing a graduate. The company should be prepared to fully match the £1000 (eg. self-declared in terms of wage, resources, training ) and must employ the graduate for at least 4 weeks.

25/3/2010  -  Innovation Awards!
A groundbreaking Innovation Award is looking to celebrate some of Greater Manchester’s most forward-thinking and dynamic businesses. The Innovation Award is the brainchild of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and PR agency Weber Shandwick and is being supported by Brother UK, Manchester: Knowledge Capital and TheBusinessDesk.com read more

25/3/2010  -  Green Monday

16/3/2010  -  Skills Focus: University of Manchester
Manchester’s Universities offer a fantastic opportunity to meet and work with the talented workforce of tomorrow. read more

11/3/2010  -  Be in the know about future pro!
got a question about future pro.manchester? we've got the answer read more

9/3/2010  -  National Skills Academy Launches new website
The National Skills Academy for Financial Services (NSAFS) is an employer-led educational charity that specialises in training and development solutions for the financial services industry.

5/3/2010  -  pro.manchester members clean up at Legal Awards
Manchester’s finest lawyers were out in force yesterday evening at the first ever Manchester Legal Awards. Over 400 people attended the event at the Midland Hotel and pro.manchester members scooped many of the prizes!

4/3/2010  -  "Star Individual" takes silk
St Johns Buildings is delighted to announce that Sally Harrison, an ancillary relief specialist, has been awarded the title Queen’s Counsel in today’s “Silk” announcement.

4/3/2010  -  Bayley argues civilisations are remembered by the things they leave behind
Highly respected design ‘guru’, Stephen Bayley, had a captive audience on Wednesday evening at BDP’s Manchester Studio, for pro.manchester’s first annual lecture.

4/3/2010  -  Bank of England Agent is optimistic about growth
Bank of England agent, John Young, was positive about the region’s economic recovery for 2010 when he spoke at a pro.manchester lunch yesterday at the Midland Hotel.

4/3/2010  -  pro.manchester's team is expanding
Our team is growing and we’re recruiting for three positions.

24/2/2010  -  Northern Net Win and Vision Launch
NorthernNet, a £15 million project funded by the Northern Way to help facilitate the growth of the northern digital and creative industries through technology and collaboration, has appointed Weber Shandwick North to spearhead its push to build the North’s reputation as a world-leading creative and digital hub.

19/2/2010  -  Kinetic Cubed wins prestigious British Airways ‘On Business Travel Grant’
Pro.manchester member Kinetic Cubed the international business development consultancy, has been awarded a travel prize worth some £50,000 including twelve BA Club World return flights to anywhere on the BA global network.

16/2/2010  -  End of an era at pro.manchester
pro.manchester’s longest serving member of staff will be leaving the organisation on a high this May as she raises a final glass at the annual dinner.

10/2/2010  -  Annual F&P Dinner -Tickets go on sale
Mark Thursday 13 May in your diary – it will be the night of the year. Movers and shakers in the financial and professional world can look forward to a dazzling evening at The Hilton Hotel with guest speaker Hugh Dennis. read more

8/2/2010  -  pro.manchester develops WAM initiative
Following the establishment of the Manchester Private Equity Group, the MPEG players, pro.manchester is to develop and expand the wealth and asset management group within the organization, code name for the project is “the WAM initiative”.

8/2/2010  -  Modest Bull Market Ahead in 2010
2010 will be a modest bull market, according to pro.manchester members.

29/1/2010  -  Year of consolidation as economic recovery continues
The chief strategist and head of research at Brewin Dolphin spoke to pro.manchester members yesterday about economic recovery. Respected forecaster Mike Lenhoff, who regularly appears in financial print and broadcast media, believes 2010 will be vital in terms of achieving sustainable expansion. read more

26/1/2010  -  Is Architecture is more important than politics?
Design guru Stephen Bayley to share his wit and wisdom on architecture and politics

15/1/2010  -  Lord Mayor visits Manchester to strengthen ties
Lord Mayor of the City of London, Nick Anstee, visited Manchester on Friday 15th January on a visit to strengthen business and economic ties across the UK-based financial services industry.

14/1/2010  -  pro.manchester steps up a gear in 2010
Following the appointment of chief executive, John Ashcroft, pro.manchester is moving into 2010 with a series of headline initiatives targeting core groups within its membership. read more

10/12/2009  -  pro.manchester sums up sector in 2009
Networking has stepped up a gear in Manchester, as 5,862 professionals attended pro.manchester’s series of 100 events in the past 12 months. read more...

10/12/2009  -  future pro.manchester website is ready for you
Be one of the first to update your profile and be in with the chance of winning a bottle of wine! read more.....

3/12/2009  -  Melissa is crowned future pro.manchester Entrepreneur of the Year
Melissa Davis, occupational psychologist at Carter Corson, claimed the title of future pro.manchester Entrepreneur of the Year at the finalé event at Epernay last night. Form more information click here

3/12/2009  -  Manchester is first city on Lord Mayor of London’s agenda
In his first month in office, Lord Mayor of the City of London, Nick Anstee, is set to meet representatives from Manchester’s financial and professional market to discuss the development of sector opportunities in the future. read more

2/12/2009  -  Co op's farming credentials give edge over big four rivals
The chief executive of The Co-operative reinforced its competitive edge over the top four supermarkets, by making the most of its farming credentials. read more....

27/11/2009  -  pro.manchester members network with the workforce of tomorrow
The pro.manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University Career Development Day and Placements Fair gave professionals the chance to showcase career development opportunities in the North West. read more.....

27/11/2009  -  Manchester Professional's have entrepreneurial edge
Five Manchester professionals have shown true entrepreneurial flair in a city-wide challenge run by future pro.manchester, part of financial and professional organisation, pro.manchester. read more.....

29/10/2009  -  pro·manchester team in tune with members' requirements
The great pro·m team at pro·manchester has been restructured to more closely align to its members' needs and reflect the committees requirements within the organisation. Click here for details of our new team......

29/10/2009  -  Sir Howard says Manchester needs to be economically competitive
In his annual address to pro.manchester members, Sir Howard Bernstein said improving employees’ skills and the city region’s transport infrastructure are key to sustaining growth.

27/10/2009  -  Blonde Lara Croft gives entrepreneurial advice
Record breaking ski mountaineer Suzy Madge encouraged Manchester professionals to 'dare to dream' at a future pro·manchester event held today at Innospace, Manchester Metropolitan University. read more....

22/10/2009  -  Manchester Advisors steer the city into calmer waters
The latest quarterly report from Manchester Loves Deals in partnership with pro.manchester indicates a less erratic deal flow and a positive u-turn following quarter on quarter decline. read more...

22/9/2009  -  Unlocking Legal Talent of the Future
International law firm, Eversheds, has developed an innovative programme to help talented young people to pursue a successful career in law. The programme, known as "Eversheds Unlocked", is aimed at young people (aged 16-17) who have the academic potential and an interest in law but who, due to their social, economic and/or cultural backgrounds, may not consider that a legal career is attainable. read more...........

29/7/2009  -  Stockport Business Review - Summer 2009
Despite tough economic conditions over the past year Stockport Council’s end of year investment figures show that businesses are continuing to recognise Stockport as a leading place to do business. read more.......

10/6/2009  -  Do Manchester professionals have what it takes?
Manchester's professionals are being challenged to prove their flair for business as, this Thursday, future pro·manchester launches its Entrepreneurship Challenge. to read more...

26/5/2009  -  pro manchester appoints Robert Sheffrin as interim manager
pro manchester has appointed board member Robert Sheffrin as an interim manager while it continues its search for a Chief Executive Read more...

26/5/2009  -  Regions Young Professionals honoured at awards ceremony
THE North West's finest talents were honoured at the Young Professionals Awards last month. The annual pro.manchester event held in conjunction with NW Insider - took place on April 23 at the Lowry Hotel, with the region's leading companies in attendance to see which professionals would receive recognition on the night. read more...

11/3/2009  -  Skills programme takes its place at round-table event
THE shadow secretary of state for innovation, universities and skills has added his support to pro.manchester's campaign to put skills at the top of the city's agenda. read more......

13/2/2009  -  pro∙manchester homes in on opportunities in the Gulf
Manchester's global profile was the subject of debate for Simon Oldfield, chair of pro∙manchester, as he embarked on a Gulf delegation with the Lord Mayor of the City of London. read more.....

4/2/2009  -  Manchester students tap into the professional market
Students in Manchester will be given an insight into the region's financial and professional sector at a careers event on 4 February hosted by future pro·manchester and MMU Business School. read more....

14/1/2009  -  Insider and pro manchester Launch the Young Professionals Award 2009
The region's future high flyers will be honoured at the annual Insider Young Professionals Awards ceremony this spring. Read More....