Thrive Together - GM Social Enterprise Summit sponsored by Our Business GM

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.

The day will be an opportunity to hear from a mix of Greater Manchester and national speakers. Join the conversation and make connections across the Greater Manchester and wider business community. Speakers are still being confirmed but include:

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

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.

Key themes will include:

• 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.