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March 10 2006

New East Manchester launches business network

As many as 3,000 east Manchester businesses are set to benefit from a new business network supported New East Manchester Ltd (NEM). The New East Manchester Business Network will offer information and advice to help businesses grow, facilitate the development of business-to-business supply chains, help the formation of trading partnerships with other local businesses and act as a strong voice to lobby local and central government on common issues. The network will arrange monthly meetings with key speakers and offer support and advice to fellow members.

Speaking at the launch event at One Central Park, Robert Hough, Chairman of New East Manchester Ltd said: "As the New East Manchester Business Network evolves it will be an important tool in ensuring that east Manchester businesses play a part in and benefit from the regeneration of the area. The network will not just be a 'talking shop'.  We will monitor the financial benefits of membership to local businesses to ensure it makes a real difference."

Tom Russell, chief executive of New East Manchester added: "The economic regeneration of east Manchester underpins the entire renewal process. East Manchester businesses play a crucial role in building up the local economy but we also need to attract new businesses into the area to increase employment opportunities and accelerate the other positive effects of regeneration.  The aim of this initiative is to be a conduit for change."  

Sarah Sheldon from local company GH Sheldon and Secretary of the New East Manchester Business Network said: "I have no doubt the New East Manchester Business Network will be a great success. Everyone knows there are businesses in east Manchester but not all the businesses know each other.  This is a positive move towards uniting this important community and becoming a combined voice."