Manchester Enterprises

Manchester Enterprises is the economic development agency for Greater Manchester, with a strategic remit to deliver economic growth and to improve the prosperity of local people. We're responsible for economic analysis, economic development strategy formulation and implementation, and programme management.

For more information on the history and role of Manchester Enterprises in Greater Manchester, please see the 'About Manchester Enterprises' section of the site.

The Manchester Enterprises Vision

Our vision for Greater Manchester is:

"A world-class city region at the heart of a thriving North."

We aim to implement this vision by working strategically with businesses, individuals and key partners at regional, sub-regional, local and neighbourhood level, with the aim of:

• Building competitive businesses.
• Attracting and retaining investment, visitors and talent.
• Creating world class skills.
• Achieving economic inclusion.
• Ensuring the best transition to working life for all our young people.
• Securing a modern, integrated and efficient transport network.

Focusing on each of these drivers in an integrated way will help to make a substantial contribution to the achievement of our overall economic vision for the Greater Manchester sub-region.

Our determination to encourage economic growth is supported by three underlying principles, which are central to ensuring quality outcomes for the diverse communities and interests across Greater Manchester:

• Protecting and enhancing a diverse environment.
• Promoting social inclusion, community cohesion and equal opportunities.
• Ensuring access to the new information and communication technologies is made available to all sections of the community.