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Members Benefits
SME Club
The SME Club provides free and useful information to small and medium sized businesses, supplying them with the tools and information needed to accelerate growth and achieve business goals. Being part of our network you can provide insight to help attract new business through expert advice. As a member you can produce content for our SME Club that is sent out to over 10,000 SMEs.
View SMEWhat Does it Cost?
The cost of membership is based on the number of staff employed within your Greater Manchester operation. Membership covers your whole organisation, so all employees can attend eligible events and get involved in pro-manchester activity.
Membership is open to any business providing services to organisations across Greater Manchester. You don’t need to have a physical office in the region, but you should have a clear Greater Manchester presence or be actively doing business here.
Optional bolt-on:
Member event – Host a dedicated showcase event for £500 + VAT, a standout-value way to raise your profile and connect with the people who can help you grow.
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Customer Testimonials
“From the moment I first connected with pro-manchester, I felt genuinely welcomed. Their warmth, integrity and commitment to building a stronger North West business community shines through in all they…”
“pro-manchester is like having a secret business ninja in your back pocket, picking up subjects that support businesses and growth, promote the region, and showcase the best of Manchester. Every place …”
“Few organisations have pushed Greater Manchester forward like pro-manchester have. It is unbelievable how many events, connections and programmes their small team run for members. Connecting the best …”
“pro-manchester is a great network of individuals from all sectors and industries. The events hosted are always interesting, fun and rewarding. You will never leave a pro-manchester event without havin…”
“What I love about pro-manchester is how genuinely welcoming it is. The events always feel very purpose driven, so it’s easy to meet people and learn from different perspectives! The panel discussions …”
“Being a member of the of pro-manchester’s Green Economy Committee is a crucial part of my networking activities with other local businesses in the region. It allows me to develop relationships with se…”
“Being part of pro-manchester as Saffery’s rep has been a rewarding experience. From joining the Corporate Finance committee to speaking on panels like the Corporate Finance Lunch, I’ve had the opportu…”
“Being a member of pro-manchester, and more recently a committee member of one of the steering groups, has been a gateway for me to access and work with a dynamic business community in Manchester. It’s…”
“pro-manchester has been an invaluable platform for driving innovation and collaboration within the Greater Manchester healthcare sector. Their Healthcare group expertly addresses critical issues such …”
“pro-manchester is not just about turning up to events. It is a proper community where people back each other and share what works. It is a place where you can throw ideas around, challenge the usual w…”
FAQ’s
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How do I become a member?
If you would like to join pro-manchester, please contact [email protected] who will be able to go through all the benefits and the next steps of signing up. The process is simple. All we need is for you to complete the application form and then it’s full steam ahead. Once you’re all signed up, we would then arrange a meeting to get some plans in place and work out an engagement strategy for your company.
You can check if your company is already a member here. If you would like to know your membership I.D or more about how to get involved, please email [email protected]
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How much does membership cost?
Membership fees are based on the number of staff employed by your organisation in the Greater Manchester area. Once a company is signed up, all of the staff members are eligible to get involved in our network and attend our events.
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How do I book onto an event?
Head to the events page on our website. Once you have found an event you like, click ‘book now’. During the booking process you will be asked to provide your membership I.D. You can also book a place for a colleague or guest while you are logged in.
When you book on to an event we will send you a confirmation email and ahead of the event we will send you a reminder and the list of attendees.
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How many places can I book?
Our booking system allows you to book all the tickets you want in one go. There is no hard and fast rule on the number of places that a single company can book. We would however limit the number per company should an event be over subscribed.
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Can I attend if I’m not a pro-manchester member?
Our main events programme are member only. We do open up our sector events to non-members from that sector. We do also run our SME Club events that are available to non members.
If there is an event that you are interested in attending or would like to know more about membership, please email [email protected]
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How much do events cost?
The vast majority of pro-manchester events are free for members to attend.
There are however a number of events that we deliver where there is a small charge applied. These usually include our monthly Lunches, Awards, Conferences and our Annual Dinner.
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How do I go about speaking at an event?
This is a great way to showcase your knowledge to your fellow members. As a benefit, our Members have the opportunity to provide the content at a range of events including informative breakfast sessions, workshops and key events. For more details please contact our Events & Marketing Manager, Ellie Day [email protected] or 0161 833 0964
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How do I go about hosting an event?
If you would like to be a host venue for an event, please contact our Events & Marketing Manager, Ellie Day – [email protected] or 0161 833 0964
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How do I go about sponsoring an event?
Sponsoring an event is great way to raise your company profile and position yourself as a leader in your field of expertise. If you would like to be a host venue for an event or benefit from one of our key event sponsorship packages, please contact our Membership and Sponsorship Manager, Huw Flanagan-Roberts on email – [email protected] or call – 07398463526
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Can pro-manchester help with business support?
pro-manchester is a very well connected business development organisation. We work closely with The Business Growth Hub and all key strategic partners and businesses in the city and will happily to introduce to the right people to help with your business support needs.