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Jim Hancock Filming the conference video
NEWS: July 2010 - Heywood Firm Completes Major Expansion  •  July 2010 - New Public Art Opens in Middleton  •  July 2010 - Work starts on JD Sports warehouse on Kingsway Business Park •  June 2010 - RDA team wins excellence in regeneration award •  May 2010 - JD Sports signs deal for largest warehouse on Kingsway Business Park •  Apr 2010 - Rochdale to host UK ’s biggest bike race •  Mar 2010 - Community unites to combat fly-tipping •  Mar 2010 - Broughton Controls relocates to Rochdale •  Mar 2010 - Local people asked to give their views on town centre regeneration •  Feb 2010 - Rochdale sites spruced up in preparation for investment •  Jan 2010 - Council signs Building Schools for the Future contract •  Nov 2009 - Fun and games as businesses ‘go for gold’ at Lock 50 Business Centre •  Nov 2009 - Successful Heywood company opens new production line

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

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ROCHDALE

The ideal business location.

KINGSWAY BUSINESS PARK

One of the UK’s most exciting and important new developments.

ROCHDALE TOWN CENTRE

A multi-million pound redevelopment.

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Top quality opportunities for small and large enterprises.