BW3 Wythenshawe Business Gateway

Business Working With Wythenshawe is pleased to host our regular networking event, Wythenshawe Business Gateway, at great venues in and around South Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to network and get to know each other from Wythenshawe and the wider Manchester area.

At each event we welcome inspirational, high-profile speakers to provide relevant updates and insight in to a range of different businesses.

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Wythenshawe Business Gateway Networking Event

With Guest Speaker: Mike Kane MP, Wythenshawe & Sale East

Join us for the first Wythenshawe Business Gateway (WBG) event of 2026, bringing together businesses, entrepreneurs, and community partners from across Wythenshawe and Greater Manchester.

We are delighted to welcome Mike Kane MP for Wythenshawe & Sale East as our keynote speaker. Mike will share insights on local priorities, the economic landscape, and the opportunities ahead for businesses and communities across the constituency.

We’re also thrilled to welcome additional guest speakers:

• Subrah Krishnan Harihara, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce – speaking on “Shaping the Future of Skills in Greater Manchester” and the Greater Manchester Local Skills Improvement Plan (GM LSIP). This employer-informed initiative ensures training and education across the city region meets the evolving demands of local businesses. This is your opportunity to contribute to closing skills gaps and driving regional economic growth.
• The Addy Children’s Centre – sharing plans for their exciting new outdoor play area, highlighting community engagement and opportunities for local businesses to get involved.

Old Trafford have kindly donated a limited number of tickets for a small stadium tour before the event, available on a first-come, first-served basis for attendees.

Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday 29th January 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: Manchester United Football Club, Old Trafford
🎟️ Free to attend | Light refreshments provided | Booking essential

Event Itinerary

• Stadium Tour (for those who have secured a place)
• Networking & promotional stalls (book a stall to showcase your organisation)
• Welcome & BW3 update
• Keynote: Mike Kane MP, Wythenshawe & Sale East
• Guest Speaker: Subrah Krishnan Harihara, GM Chamber – Shaping the Future of Skills in Greater Manchester
• Guest Speaker: The Addy Children’s Centre – plans for their new outdoor play area
• Close & pledges

Why attend?

✅ Network and form valuable new business relationships
✅ Share good practice in a relaxed and welcoming environment
✅ Hear from senior figures influencing policy, business, and community development
✅ Learn more about BW3 initiatives and how your business can get involved
✅ Connect with organisations who care about supporting Wythenshawe’s young people
✅ Contribute to shaping skills provision in Greater Manchester