NW Fund backs BPS conference
THE newly-launched North West Fund is supporting next month’s Business and Professional Services Conference as a premium sponsor.
The event on March 17, which is being organised by the business group pro.manchester, will bring togerther leading figures from the public and private sector to debate the key issues of the day.
Hosted by Newsnight duo Kirsty Wark and Gavin Esler, keynote speakers include Angela Knight chief executive of the British Bankers Association.
The North West Fund joins TheCityUK, Bridging Finance and Winning Pitch as premium sponsors of the conference.
Andy Leach, chief executive of the £185m North West Fund said: “This event coincides with the launch of the new North West Fund and will provide an excellent opportunity to inform the region about the new fund’s range of finance options for SME’s at a critical time for the North West economy.”
pro.manchester’s chief executive John Ashcroft added: “As the conference draws nearer, we are delighted to welcome a new sponsor. The Fund is set to create a legacy for its work helping entrepreneurs in the North West and we are proud to be setting a legacy for hosting the UK’s inaugural Business and Professional Services Conference.”
It will be held at The Point conference centre at Lancashire County Cricket Club on March 17.
Visit www.bpsconference.co.uk for further details or call Nicola Mortimer at pro.manchester on 0161 817 3481.
