pro-manchester Events in Stockport
pro-manchester Events in Stockport
pro-manchester is bringing its events to Stockport, giving local businesses and professionals more opportunities to connect with the wider Greater Manchester business community.
Expect practical ideas, expert speakers and conversations focused on the issues and opportunities shaping businesses today.
Whether you want to develop your skills, meet new people or gain fresh perspectives to take back to your business, our Stockport events offer a chance to learn, share ideas and build valuable relationships.
Come along, get involved and be part of the wider business community across Stockport and Greater Manchester.
Creating Content That Converts, Not Just Fills Feeds
Date: Thursday 29th October 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM
Location: Stockport Homes Group Cornerstone, 2 Edward Street, SK1 3NQ
This session focuses on how businesses can move beyond high volumes of digital activity to create content that actually drives engagement, leads, and growth. It breaks down what effective content, paid media, and brand activity look like in practice, showing how improvements in messaging, creative, and targeting can significantly improve performance.
Speakers:
- Jo Scott – Founder & Group Managing Partner | Truth Creative
- Molly O’Neill – Campaign Performance Manager | Mount Digital
- Clement Johnson – Head Creative – Fork The Waffle
- Josh Kelly – Creative Director and Co-Founder | mtb studios
- Jack Leigh – Founder and Managing Director | Eight Engines
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Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Location: Orbit Developments, Park Square, Bird Hall Lane, Cheadle Hulme, SK3 0XN
This session creates space for leaders to reflect on the past year, identifying what has worked, what has not, and what needs to change to improve future performance. It focuses on strengthening leadership capability by helping organisations reset priorities, improve communication, build accountability, and create momentum for the year ahead.
Speakers:
- Ian MacArthur – Director | The GM Good Employment Charter
- Gillian Drakeford – Former CEO – IKEA | NED | Mentor | Advisor
- Russell Harvey – The Resilience Coach
- Claire Wood – Director | Datesand
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Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Royal Nawaab Pyramid, The Pyramid Kings Valley, SK4 2JU
Cost: £35 + VAT (member) / £45 + VAT (non-member)
Getting Your Business into Bigger Supply Chains
Time: 08:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Tbc
Cost: Free – Member // £30.00 +VAT – Non-Member
Winning larger contracts takes more than a strong product or service, with buyers often looking for evidence of capacity, quality, financial stability and delivery. This session will cover how businesses can strengthen their procurement readiness, build relationships with larger organisations and position themselves for bigger customers and longer-term contracts.
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pro-manchester is a growth network. We bring together ambitious businesses across Greater Manchester to connect, develop and shape the future of our city region. This is the place to create partnerships, gain new skills and capabilities, and play an active role in shaping what comes next for Greater Manchester’s business community.