Events

Integrated SEO and Paid Advertising - Online Workshop

A practical half day online workshop covering organic social foundations, SEO principles, Google Ads, paid social, campaign setup, budget and more.

This half day workshop will give clients a practical and accessible introduction to paid advertising,

Cyber Security Communities of Support for SMEs Workshop

SMEs are continuing to face growing cyber threats, from phishing and ransomware, to insider risks, and often don’t know where to start when it comes to cyber security.

Rochdale Development Agency are hosting a second ‘

NetWalk - Ealees, Littleborough

Join us for a festive NetWalk through Ealees to Hollingworth Lake and back into Littleborough centre. We meet outside the Conservative Club on Peel Street at 8.30am and will visit one of the local coffee shops for a

NetWalk - Queen’s Park, Heywood

Another opportunity to join us on our 2.3 mile route through Queen’s Park in Heywood starting at 8.30am from the car park opposite the entrance on Queen’s Park Road. This walk takes just under an hour and

NetWalk - Piethorne Reservoir, Newhey

Enjoy the autumn scenery with us on a walk around Piethorne Reservoir in Newhey, Rochdale. We meet at 8.30am on Ogden Road alongside the reservoir and dogs are welcome too. All our walks take under an hour and

NetWalk – Smalley Hall, Castleton

2.4 mile walk on the edge of the country park is an opportunity to network with local business professionals while getting some early morning steps in. The traffic free dog friendly route goes up Thornham Lane, across Manchester Road

Rochdale Business Awards

Don’t miss the chance to have your business recognised at Rochdale Business Awards, taking place on Friday 13 November 2026 at Rochdale Town Hall.

Categories will be announced at our launch party in May 2026, but whether you’

GM Business Growth Hub (multiple events & dates)

GM Business Growth Hub provides access to growth programmes, expertise and information.

Their experts know the ins and outs of doing business here and have the local knowledge, resources and connections to drive your progress.