Events

Public Procurement Workshop

For many small businesses, the intricacies of formal bids and tenders can appear daunting, from complex processes to resource limitations and stiff competition from larger firms. This workshop, led by the GM Business Growth Hub, is designed to

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

NetWalk - Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough

2.4 mile route around Hollingworth Lake that starts and finishes at the RSPCA Centre off Rakewood Road. The flat route takes just under an hour and is an opportunity to network with local business professionals. Dogs are welcome on

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.