After Hours Forum: Building a Stronger Night-Time Economy

GM Business Growth Hub @ The Growth Company

Join the conversation. Shape the support. Build a stronger night-time economy in Greater Manchester.

<h4>This collaborative event is your chance to share the real challenges facing your business, connect with peers and decision-makers, and directly influence the kind of support that will be developed for the hospitality, leisure, and night-time economy sectors across Greater Manchester.</h4> Whether you run a grassroots venue or a city flagship, your voice matters. The insights gathered will directly shape a targeted seminar series, which will be delivered by GM Business Growth Hub and GMCA, launching in Autumn 2025. Food will be provided by Nell’s Pizza @ Kampus, Rainy Heart bar will be open should you wish to purchase refreshments. Who Should Attend?<ul><li>Business owners, operators, senior managers and stakeholders across GM’s night-time economy, including:</li><li>Bars, pubs, restaurants, nightclubs, music venues</li><li>Theatres, entertainment spaces, and leisure venues</li><li>Late-night food, retail, and sector support organisations</li></ul> Speakers include:<ul><li>Joe Heys, GMCA Night-Time Economy Principal</li><li>Dan Hope, Business Advisor – Growth Specialist, GM Business Growth Hub</li><li>Industry Leaders sharing their story lived sector experience</li></ul> Agenda:<ul><li>Welcome &amp; keynote insights</li><li>Facilitated roundtable discussions in small groups (topics include workforce, safety, digitalisation, licensing, and more)</li><li>Summary of shared themes to build a bespoke programme of support</li></ul> Come and be part of shaping a stronger, more resilient future for Greater Manchester’s night-time economy, Register your place. Delivered by Business Growth Hub &amp; GMCA Night-Time Economy Team Your place on the workshop is not automatically confirmed and you will receive an email from bghworkshops@growthco.uk once it is.As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.Eligibility Criteria:<ul><li>Owners of Bars, Pubs, Restaurants, Nightclubs, Music Venues based in Greater Manchester with 5-50 staff</li></ul> For more information on how your data is stored please visit our <a href="https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/privacy-policy" title="https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/privacy-policy" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">privacy policy</a>.Photography will take place during this workshop. Please make us aware if you do not want to be photographed.