Members' Meeting January 2014

Salford Innovation

Park

Kimberly Newton – MSP

Phil Mayall – ECf

Paul Cihlar – University of Salford

Ben Scott – Environment Agency

Business Group update

Salford Innovation

Park

• Flexible work space– Hot desks– All inclusive

offer– Create your

own space!– Well designed

break out areas

• Business community centre– Regular events

and networking opportunities

– Recent events include ‘Brand Building on a Budget’ and ‘Protect your Data’

• Meeting and conference rooms available to hire

• Good transport links and on site parking

• 24/7 security• Close to

University of Salford

• Working relationship – get linked in with the university

• Close to Media City and Manchester City Centre

• Salford Jelly– Free to

attend every Thursday

– Co working space

– Meet new people, get new ideas

The Business Group Salford:

Established in 1999.

Almost 1000 members throughout every ward in Salford and the surrounding areas

Sole Traders, Ltd Companies, Partnerships, Charities, Community Organisations, Co-operatives, Social Enterprises, Public Sector, Further Education Institutions, PLCs

Reiki for pets, laughter yoga, belly-dancers

Green energy, robotics, precision manufacturing

Turnover from £3k - £0.5bn

Events:

Business Planning – 25th/27th February

Members’ Meeting – 27th March

Seminars April – September

 5th June – Salford City Stadium

Close for entries: 28th February

DEPICT

Students/Graduates

Eliemental

Community Enterprise in Broughton

Environmental Innovation Challenge

Social Knowledge Exchange

www.thebusinessgroup.org - News/Funding/Events

Newsletter

Sign-posting

Sponsorship/Advertising/Upgraded directory listing

Donate: www.localgiving.com/thebusinessgroup

Volunteer – Mentors and business advisors

Survey:

www.thebusinessgroup.org/news/survey