Explore the Latest Business Events in Greater Manchester

A powerful morning session where economist Christian Spence will unpack the latest fiscal policy developments and explore what they really mean for businesses across the North West.

With economic shifts happening faster than ever, Christian will cut through the noise and share clear, practical insights into:

• Recent government decisions
• Upcoming policy forecasts
• The Office for Budget Responsibility will be updating its forecasts and HM Treasury will respond to them on Tuesday 3 March. He’ll provide key insights from this
• What to watch – and how to prepare

Whether you’re a business leader, strategist or just keen to stay informed, this is your chance to gain real clarity in a changing economic landscape.

The employment landscape is evolving rapidly, with AI being introduced into many workplaces. If you find yourself experiencing imposter feelings as new technologies and skill requirements emerge, join us for a discussion on “Unmasking the Imposter Mindset.”

You’ll hear firsthand from a panel of experts with backgrounds in therapy, coaching, leadership and finance who have navigated uncertainty and turned it into personal and professional growth.

During the event, we’ll explore where the imposter mindset originates—looking at factors like perfectionism, fear of failure, and societal pressures. Our panel will share practical tools to help you identify, address, and move beyond these limiting beliefs, empowering you to thrive in a changing world.

In this session, Crescent Purchasing Consortium’s Procurement Learning & Development Lead, Mark Pearson, will explore the background to public sector tendering from a supplier perspective. He will look at the processes which public sector bodies have to follow, together with the opportunities to seek appointment to frameworks from which public sector bodies call off their contract.

The session will showcase the groundwork you can do ahead of tendering to get your business ready to participate, provide you with hints and tips for improving your tender responses, and illustrate what you can do if successful (or unsuccessful) to improve your chances the next time you submit a tender. Mark will also demonstrate typical feedback that you can expect a public body to provide to you, whether successful or unsuccessful. He will also highlight changes to processes resulting from the Procurement Act 2023 which came into force in 2025 and point you in the direction of resources that are freely available to suppliers on Crescent Learning, the support toolkit for buyers and suppliers to the education sector and beyond.

If you are a supplier to the public sector looking to improve performance at tender submission, or a supplier looking to break into the Greater Manchester public sector marketplace, this event is for you.

You are giving 100%, pouring into your career, passionate about your development – yet find yourself holding back when it comes to communicating your value, advocating for yourself and owning your abilities… Well not anymore!

This session focuses on building confidence in a way that feels genuine, not forced. We’ll explore how to communicate your value, navigate self-doubt, and increase your visibility without feeling uncomfortable or inauthentic. Through reflection and practical strategies, let’s stretch beyond familiar patterns and take confident, sustainable steps to professional growth.

Ready to explore what you are really capable of?

Join us as Christian breaks down the latest fiscal policies and what they mean for businesses in the North West. The Office for Budget Responsibility will be updating its forecasts and HM Treasury will respond to them on Tuesday 3 March. He’ll provide key insights from this, helping you stay informed and prepared for economic changes.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and stay ahead in an evolving economic landscape!