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pro-manchester
The leading business development organisation in the North West
Connecting the region’s most ambitious professionals and organisations. Through our events, programmes and extensive network, we help businesses grow and collaborate supporting economic growth across Greater Manchester.
Whether you’re a startup, scale-up or established enterprise, we provide the platforms, partnerships and programmes to help your business thrive.
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Events
- Dinner
Wellbeing Champions Lunch 2026
As the new year begins, we invite you to take a moment to recharge, reflect, and prepare for the year ahead at our third Wellbeing Champions Lunch. This special event brings together leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the evolving landscape of employee wellbeing and how it directly impacts business success.
Join us to network with fellow business leaders who share your passion for creating thriving workplaces. Then over a sumptuous and healthy lunch you will hear from our expert speakers who will explore the latest trends in workplace wellbeing and share practical strategies to foster a positive, resilient, and engaged team.
We guarantee you will leave with valuable insights into how to support your team’s mental and physical wellbeing in 2026 and beyond.
A drinks reception and a two course lunch is included in the price.
More speaker line ups coming soon!
We look forward to seeing you there!
- Celebration
pro-women Social Brunch
The pro-women committee warmly welcomes you to our First Social Brunch of 2026!
Join us for a vibrant and feel good gathering that celebrates inclusivity, connection, and community.
There is no formal agenda for this event. Instead, expect delicious food, great company, lively conversation, and plenty of laughter. It is the perfect opportunity to share experiences, spark new ideas, and perhaps even begin exciting new collaborations.
Inspiring connections often start over good food and genuine conversation.
Whether you identify as a woman, non-binary, or anywhere in between, this brunch is for you. Men are also very welcome to attend.
We are also supporting with ‘Smart Works’ “Bags of Confidence” initiative at the event.
Please consider bringing a good-quality, clean, and empty handbag that can be donated to help their clients feel empowered and prepared for job interviews.
Come as your authentic self and enjoy a memorable morning filled with tasty bites, relaxed networking, and positive energy.
Ticket Prices: Members: £35 + VAT per person / Non-Members: £45 + VAT per person
We can’t wait to see you there!
- Dinner
Made In Manchester Awards 2026
The Made in Manchester Awards, brought to you by future-pro, celebrates the brightest and best of Manchester’s young business talent, across 23 categories.
After MiMA ’25 saw a record breaking amount of nominations and guests, MiMA ’26 is set to host the best entertainment, food, drink and networking with a crowd FULL of the finest young professionals in Manchester’s business community.
The MIMA’s are widely recognised as highly prestigious awards due to the extensive judging process that allows us to recognise the best of the best in their field.
The MiMA’s provide a great chance to raise your profile throughout the Greater Manchester business community and be recognised as the best young professional in your sector.
Entering the awards is completely free and you can enter as many categories that are relevant to you or your organisation. So get thinking about who you want to nominate.
- Dinner
Corporate Finance Lunch 2026
Corporate Finance Lunch, Thursday 12th February 2026.
We welcome you to a jam-packed afternoon comprising firstly of our panel session of industry leaders as they review the past years’ deals in the North West, our speakers will provide commentary and analysis, with insights into the market for the year ahead.
After lunch, we have our fireside chat with key speakers David Moore & Warren Mead as they will reflect on their remarkable careers, sharing pivotal moments, challenges, successes in the North West within the M&A market.
AGENDA
11.45 – Arrival, registration, networking, and drinks reception
12.30 – Welcome
12.35 – Panel session one
13.25 – 2-course lunch, to include a drink
14.25 – Fireside chat
15.00 – Event close and depart
In association with Experian market IQ, rather than simply looking at the deals done in Manchester, Experian takes a different angle, examining instead those deals that Manchester-based advisers have worked on, irrespective of the location of the parties to the transaction.
- Conference
Green Tech Conference 2026
Greater Manchester is committed to becoming the world’s first zero carbon region by 2038. That huge ambition brings with it exciting opportunities for innovation, upskilling and economic growth. pro-manchester’s Green Tech Conference will welcome a wide range of companies developing innovative new technologies to lower emissions, reduce our carbon footprint and improve our environment.
Throughout the day we will hear from innovators, professional advisors, policymakers and training providers to understand how everyone can benefit from these developments.
- Dinner
International Women’s Day Lunch 2026
You’re invited to celebrate with us at our International Women’s Day Lunch 2026
Organised by the pro-women committee this promises to be a remarkable celebration. After another phenomenal turnout of 400+ last year, we’re gearing up for a bigger & more inclusive event.
We would like to emphasize that ALL, regardless of gender identity, social background, sexual orientation, or any other distinction, are not just welcome but celebrated. Save the date for this empowering & diverse get together.
Look out for exciting speaker announcements over the coming weeks – you will not be disappointed!
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Membership with pro-manchester gives you access to a powerful network, exclusive events and opportunities to raise your profile. It’s your gateway to connect, collaborate and contribute to the success of the region’s business community.
Events
pro-manchester runs over 150 events each year, from industry roundtables and sector-specific conferences to social networking and professional development. There is something for everyone.
Committees
Our committee’s made up of members firms help us to shape and steer the type of activity we deliver. You can see details of our committee’s here.
Networking
A network of 350+ organisations and 13,000+ individuals who are shaping the region’s future.
Speaking opportunities
Members can show their expertise by speaking at a pro-manchester event or webinar that we will produce and promote to the membership for you.
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