International

From the world’s first industrial city to a modern business capital, Manchester has been transformed into the largest regional financial centre in the UK. It has a vibrant business community, the UK’s largest University campus and a great quality of life. Sporting an energetic business community that is 241,000 strong, Manchester has asserted itself as the liveliest hotbed of IPO, M&A and PPP/PFI activity in the UK outside London.

Manchester’s economic prosperity comes not only from its indigenous economic growth, but from its companies exploiting opportunities overseas and by attracting the best overseas companies to invest here in the Manchester City Region. Fortunately, Manchester is already one of the best places in the world to do business.

pro∙manchester's international programme aims to promote international trade opportunities for members through outward and inbound delegations. These are organised with partner organisations like MIDAS (the inward investment agency for Greater Manchester) the City Council and UKTI.