Businesses invited to find out about plans for Rochdale’s investment and growth

Middleton Arena, Thursday 8 October, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Business people in the North West are being invited to find out the latest about major opportunities happening in Rochdale borough at a free conference.

Rochdale Development Agency’s annual conference will give the inside story on the development of Kingsway Business Park and multi-million pound plans for the town centres which include new retail space, leisure and health facilities along with transport improvements and Metrolink.

The event, sponsored by Business Link, takes place on Thursday 8 October at the impressive new sports, leisure and entertainment venue the Middleton Arena and will be followed by lunch.

Jim Hancock, a respected regional journalist and former BBC North West Political Editor is Master of Ceremonies and key speakers include:

· Angie Robinson, Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

· John Hudson, Chief Executive of Rochdale Development Agency

· Deborah Hayeems, Regional Corporate Affairs Manager at Tesco

· Roger Ellis, Chief Executive of Rochdale Borough Council

Jim Hancock will lead a lively programme of presentations, videos and debate.
Registration starts at 10am with refreshments. Lunch will be provided at 12.30pm.

Places are limited so please confirm your attendance as soon as possible to Hema Begum on 01706 837443 or email rda.conference@investinrochdale.co.uk