Thrive Together: GM Social Enterprise Summit

About the event

Join the first Our Business GM Social Enterprise Summit sponsored by Our Business, taking place on November 12 at The Locker, New Century Hall, Manchester.

The event is free to attend and will bring together social enterprises, CIC’s, Charites that Trade, Co-operatives and other social business for a day of conversation, ideas and networking.

What attendees should expect

The day will be an opportunity to hear from a mix of Greater Manchester and national speakers. The sessions will explore how the social economy is developing in Greater Manchester, and how social enterprises, CICs, Co-operatives and charities that trade can contribute to a fairer and more resilient regional economy. Join the conversation and make connections across the Greater Manchester and wider business community.

Speakers so far include:

• Bev Craig, Mayor of Greater Manchester
• Rose Marley, CEO, Co-operatives UK
• Peter Holbrook, Chief Executive, Social Enterprise UK
• Alison Page, CEO, Salford CVS
• Scott Darraugh, Chief Executive, social adVentures
• Debbie Robinson, CEO, OurCoop

Key themes

• The role and future of the social economy in Greater Manchester
• Practical opportunities for business growth, collaboration and procurement
• Regional and national examples of social enterprise, CIC and co-operative leadership
• Ways businesses can work together to strengthen local communities and create lasting social value

Format

• 9.30-12.15, Our Business GM Summit
• 12.15-13.00, lunch and networking
• 13.00-16.00, National Social Enterprise Summit

You can join for the AM and PM sessions or AM only.