News / By Fire Up / 25th September 2024
Packed House at Fire Up Rochdale: Kickstarting an Exciting Autumn of Events
Fire Up Rochdale came alive, with the latest Match Event drawing over 50 attendees from Rochdale area the surrounding areas. Hosted in collaboration with the GM Business Growth Hub, this event set the stage for an exciting autumn schedule, bringing together locals for a morning of meaningful networking.
A Thriving Community Comes Together
The atmosphere was electric as attendees connected, shared ideas, and learned about the business support services available through GM Business Growth Hub. The evening wasn't just about networking it was a celebration of collaboration, with local business leaders, freelancers, and start-ups coming together to foster growth in the community.
GM Business Growth Hub's BGH Match is a free business connector network designed to foster collaboration across Greater Manchester. The events offer valuable insights into the fully funded business support available to businesses of all sizes.
Photography credit Harley Bainbridge
Feedback from the Community
Two attendees shared their thoughts on the value of the event:
Chris Rooney emphasised how networking has helped him build confidence as an entrepreneur with autism, PTSD, and ADHD. “Networking events like these are incredibly helpful for people at all stages of their business. I’ve been to a few, and it’s really helping me with my confidence in speaking to people. What I appreciate is how open they are to new ideas, like running neurodivergent-specific networking events.”
Zach Hughes, Creative Director of web agency Portridge, was equally enthusiastic: “Today's event was great. I’ve met quite a lot of people, and the connections you make at these events are invaluable. We’ve been working with GM Business Growth Hub for about three years now and have delivered around 30 websites for start-ups. It’s really exciting to see events like this bring the community together.”
Looking Ahead
With a packed calendar of events lined up for the coming months, Fire Up Rochdale is proving to be a hub for business growth, innovation, and collaboration. Whether you're a freelancer, a startup, or an established business, Fire Up offers a space to connect, learn, and grow.
The event also marked the launch of Fire Up’s Freelancer Friday initiative, a regular event aimed at supporting the growing freelancer community in Rochdale or other upcoming events designed to support Rochdale's thriving business community!
Check out our upcoming events here: Event Listing - Fire Up (fireuprochdale.co.uk)
T: 01706 614848 E: Info-Fire-Up@growthco.uk
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