Running a business in Rochdale? We’re here to help you achieve more.

Embedded in the town, our experts know the ins and outs of doing business here and have the local knowledge, resources and connections to drive your progress.

No matter your industry, we’ve got you covered… with additional resources available for those working in advanced manufacturing, digital and creative, green tech or health innovation.

We dive deep into what makes your organisation tick, to really understand your goals. You then get a custom-fit support plan specifically tailored to your unique needs, along with regular check-ins to make sure we’re helping your business achieve its ambitions.

So, whether you’re a micro company working to get the basics right, an SME preparing for growth, or a large organisation looking to take the next step, let’s have a chat to see how we can support you.

Your Team

Nick Dale

Account Manager

Nick is on hand to ensure GM Business Growth Hub is delivering for Rochdale, pinpointing the programmes, partners and funding sources to best address the needs of businesses in the area.

Mark Tibbenham

Local Innovation Connector

Mark is part of the Innovation Navigator team working to develop and accelerate the commercialisation of innovative products and services.

Aise Ndiele (1)

Aise Ndiele

Enterprise Advisor

Aise is part of the Innovation Navigator team working to develop and accelerate the commercialisation of innovative products and services.

Alexandra Saffer

Alexandra Saffer

Workforce Development Advisor

Alexandra is part of the WFD team, advising companies on ways to attract, train and grow their workforce.

Events

Looking for the latest information about our events, which might give you valuable advice and insight from our experts? Don't miss the chance to register!

Growth

BGH Match - Bolton

Growth

Co-Working Connect: A new, sociable way to work

Growth

BGH Match - Manchester - Power in Partnerships

Growth

Unlocking Success: Discover The Power of The King’s Awards for Enterprise

Growth

BGH Match - Salford

Growth

Co-Working Connect: A new, sociable way to work

Funding

RAISE – Understanding Equity Finance

Innovation

AI, Data, and Ethics: Understanding Risks and Regulations

Growth

BGH Match – Bury

Growth

Power Up Your Digital, Creative and Tech Business

Self Employment

Starting a Business Confidently

Growth

International Growth Explorer

Self Employment

Starting a Business Confidently

Funding

Business Growth through Debt Funding

Growth

Co-Working Connect: A new, sociable way to work

HereForBusiness

Navigating New Employment Law: What Businesses Need to Know in 2025

Innovation

Building greater AI confidence: New insights for business leaders

Self Employment

Understanding your business funding options

Sales

Maximising Sales: Living in your Customers' World

People

Measuring and Reporting Social Value

Innovation

The AI Advantage: Unlocking AI for Efficiency, Communication and Learning

People

Implementing a Wellbeing Strategy in Your Business

Growth

BGH Match – Trafford

HereForBusiness

Blueprint for Success: Crafting a Winning Business Plan

Self Employment

Confidence 101: A Women’s Workshop & Networking Experience

Innovation

Manufacturing Culture and Leadership

People

Introduction to Social Value

People

Championing Wellbeing: Effective Strategies for Managing Stress

Self Employment

Starting a Business in Sport & Leisure

Self Employment

Festival of Enterprise

Innovation

Health Innovation Catalyst – Greater Manchester

Self Employment

The Self-Employed Leader: Developing Your Unique Leadership Style

Innovation

Lean Champion

Self Employment

Discover Your Purpose 101: A Women’s Workshop & Networking Experience

Self Employment

Everything you wanted to know about starting a Food and Drink Business

HereForBusiness

Financially Savvy: Managing Your Business Finances Wisely

Growth

Thriving in Hospitality: A Wellbeing Event for Business Owners

Self Employment

Freelance Friday

Growth

Tameside Talks Business Networking Drop-In

Self Employment

Enterprising You: Starting Your Business - Introduction to Planning and Finance (Evening session)

People

Mentoring for Growth

People

Leading Innovation

Innovation

Sales and Marketing for Manufacturers

Innovation

Innovation Marketplace: High-Impact Expertise On Your Doorstep Wigan & Bolton

Self Employment

Enterprising You: Starting Your Business - Entrepreneurial Mindset and Marketing (Evening session)

Self Employment

How to Start a Social Enterprise

Sales

Tax Relief & Finance for the Construction Sector

Self Employment

Enterprising You: Starting Your Business - Manchester

Self Employment

Enterprising You: Starting Your Business - Salford

Self Employment

Freelance Thursday

HereForBusiness

Smart Savings: Practical Strategies for Reducing Business Expenses

Self Employment

Enterprising You: Starting Your Business - Trafford

Sales

Greater Connected

Sales

Stockport Public Procurement - How to Write Quotations, Proposals & Tenders

Growth

Behind the Scenes

Self Employment

Enterprising You: Starting Your Business - Stockport

Self Employment

Enterprising You: Starting Your Business - Tameside

People

People and Performance Management

People

Implementing a Wellbeing Strategy in Your Business (February)

Self Employment

Enterprising You: Starting Your Business - Introduction to Business Planning and Finance

People

Leading People

Growth

Leverage LinkedIn to grow your manufacturing business

People

Introducing Leadership Wellbeing: Strategies for effectively managing stress (February)

Innovation

Innovation Marketplace: High-Impact Expertise On Your Doorstep Stockport & Tameside

People

Employee Engagement in the Workplace

Innovation

Problem Solving for Manufacturers

Self Employment

Starting a Business Using AI

Sales

Rochdale Public Procurement - How to Write Quotations, Proposals & Tenders

HereForBusiness

Sales Mastery: Navigating Local and International Markets

Growth

Tendering and Bid Writing: Improving your skills and strategies

People

Management Essentials – Developing Middle/Junior Managers

People

Future-Proofing Your Business: Key Updates on Employment Rights

People

Leading Organisation

Self Employment

Unlocking Success: An afternoon to transform your business.

People

Recruitment and Onboarding – Getting it Right First Time

Self Employment

Enterprising You: Starting Your Business - Oldham

Self Employment

EY/African Business Chamber - Starting Your Business

Self Employment

Enterprising You: Starting Your Business - Wigan

Growth

Volunteering & Networking: Make a Difference and Meet Great People!

Self Employment

Enterprising You: Starting Your Business - Rochdale

Self Employment

Enterprising You: Starting Your Business - Bury

Growth

Business Resilience: How can we help you in 2025?

People

Leading Self

Innovation

Protect What Matters: A Guide to SME Data Security

Growth

Introduction to Tendering and Bid Writing: Winning More Work

Innovation

Innovation Marketplace: High-Impact Expertise On Your Doorstep Salford & Trafford

Growth

Partner Event: Tameside Means Business Net Zero Festival 2024

Innovation

Innovation Marketplace: High-Impact Expertise On Your Doorstep Bury, Oldham & Rochdale

Growth

Bury Business Drop In

Growth

Partner Event: Building the OPEN SME Community

Growth

Identifying success for you, your business and your clients before strategy

Self Employment

Enterprising You: Starting Your Business - Bolton

Growth

Lightning Sessions

Innovation

Lean Champion

People

Managing your workforce through change – staying ahead of the curve

Innovation

Lean Champion

Growth

Food and Drink Hospitality Support

Growth

Mastering Digital Marketing for Manufacturers

People

Pure Leadership Taster

People

Power Up Your People Strategies

Sustainability

Green Leaders Sustainability

Successes

Natural yoghurt producer Pakeeza takes Lancashire Farm brand to the nation’s supermarkets

With support from the Hub beginning with a major rebrand in 2015, Rochdale-based Lancashire Farm has grown its staff count to 220+ and turnover from £10 million to £50 million in just over a decade.

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FAQs

Where can I find out more about plans for the economy in Rochdale?

Rochdale Borough Council is delivering a major investment programme, the Rochdale Growth Plan, so it can continue to transform the borough of Rochdale and bring in more jobs, investment and prosperity: Rochdale Growth Plan

What other resources are there for businesses in Rochdale?

Visit Rochdale Borough Council’s website for business advice and support including grants, growth loans, help with energy bills, business plans, health and safety, and tax advice: Business support

Rochdale Development Agency works alongside the business community, the Borough Council and other bodies to create an environment that helps business prosper: Supporting business

How do I keep up to date about what’s going on in Rochdale?

Follow Rochdale Development Agency on Twitter/X: @InvestRochdale

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