A fresh take on business, policy, and the big issues shaping Greater Manchester. Brought to you by Lucy Mulligan and Chris Fletcher from Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. This podcast puts local business voices at the heart of the conversation — from breaking down government decisions to spotlighting opportunities for growth. Join us as we explore the policies, opportunities and insights that matter to our members.
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As part of International Trade Week, we speak to Chris of 5-1-2 (Manchester) Ltd, the official sponsor of Greater Manchester Chamber’s International Trade Training programme. 5-1-2 (Manchester) Ltd is offering members the opportunity to participate in a short placement at its office, giving them the chance to see how a freight forwarder deals with your shipments and to learn how rates are…
Join Chris Fletcher and Lucy Mulligan as they dive into the Chamber’s critical role in shaping policy — and why it matters to you. 🔹 Spending Review unpacked – what it means for businesses 🔹 10-Year Infrastructure Plan – the big wins for Greater Manchester 🔹 Industrial Strategy (IS8) – where opportunity meets ambition 🔹 US Tariffs – what businesses need to know right now 🔹 Business Mood Check…
In this next episode in the series of podcasts from the Chamber's Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) team, we discuss our latest progress report approved by the Department for Education. Chris Fletcher, the Chamber's policy director and GM LSIP contract director, starts by giving us an overview of the political landscape in the UK right now, and what that means for skills and the LSIP project.…
Talking Skills is the new name for the podcast that examines the research, findings and insights emerging from the Chamber's work on the Greater Manchester Local Skills Improvement Plan (GM LSIP). Our latest guest is Beau Ormrod, owner of FocalPoint Coaching. Beau is not only an executive coach, but he's also an advocate of the Positive Intelligence programme, which focuses on mental fitness and…
In this episode of the Chamber's Local Skills Improvement Plan podcast, we're joined by Julie Lappin, Executive Director at Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) and Subrah Krishnan-Harihara, Deputy Director of Research at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Julie talks about the wide range of GMLPN-run programmes and initiatives designed to support learning providers and…
This episode of the podcast from the Chamber's Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) team focuses on the skills shortages affecting the electrical trades. We are joined by the chief operating officer at the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA), Andrew Eldred; the operations director at 24-7 Group, Matt Longworth; and the Chamber's deputy director of research, Subrah Krishnan-Harihara. We…
In this episode of the podcast from the Chamber's Local Skills Improvement Plan team, Richard Caulfield, Senior Policy Manager at the Greater Manchester Colleges Group, is back in the hot seat to update us on how the funds from the Local Skills Improvement Fund are being spent, and crucially, when learners will be able to reap the benefits of this. Richard also tells us about another fund - the…
In this podcast, we're joined by Rebecca Durber, NW Area Director & Senior Policy Lead for Skills Reform at the Association of Colleges (AOC). Rebecca speaks to us off the back of the latest AOC campaign, Colleges Week 2024 , where colleges across the region focused on influencing local political representatives, engaging with their stakeholders (including the business community), and celebrating…
We've teamed up with Manchester Central to host a panel discussion on collaboration, vision & ambitions for growth for Manchester. Joining us on the panel: Chris Fletcher Shaun Hinds Lou Cordwell OBE Holly Moore James Montrose
In this episode, we get to know Pam Shanker. Pam is an Award Winning Transformational Life and Business Coach, Founder of The Universe Café and Award Winning Property Investor. Get in touch with Pam here: Pam Shanker Coaching https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091893625325 The Universe Café - Manifest Success https://www.facebook.com/groups/274786058215293 Property Investors Who Want to…
