Growth Hub grows stronger with manufacturing link

THE new Business Growth Hub in Greater Manchester is broadening its reach to the manufacturing sector.

The Hub’s parent. Economic Solutions, has been confirmed by the government as the principal strategic delivery partner for the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) across the North West.  

MAS will be integrated inot the Business Growth Hub offer, ensuring Greater Manchester has a full support programme in place for manufacturers looking to grow.

The Hub’s activities already include: Access to Finance; running UKTI’s international trade programme, North West Buiness Angels, Investors in People, sustainability body ENWORKS, mentoring and manufacturing Apprenticeships programmes.  

Richard Jeffery, director of the Business Growth Hub, said: “Being able to offer MAS support to our clients means that we are now able to offer manufacturers a full service programme of support to grow their businesses.

“The North West has a strong manufacturing heritage and we’re now seeing a growing number of manufacturing businesses really thriving and innovating. MAS will play a vital role in helping these businesses to share knowledge, improve productivity and achieve success in a competitive global economy.”

Simon Griffiths, MAS area director for North and West, added: “We have a strong track record of delivering expert assistance to manufacturers in the North West and are delighted to be working with the Business Growth Hub to increase our presence in the area and reach firms we may have not dealt with before.

“The link-up represents an excellent opportunity for companies to benefit from a more strategic approach to business support.”