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Our journey began in Manchester 35 years ago. Since then, we've helped to generate hundreds of millions of pounds of investment, helped to upskill and place hundreds of thousands of people into work or progress their careers, whilst working with tens of thousands of businesses to start, grow, internationalise and become more environmentally sustainable.
We're proud of our heritage, our extensive footprint and that we are a leading ethical provider of outsourced services.
We're also proud to be an accredited social enterprise, which sets us apart. We strive for continuous improvement and our business model enables us to drive profits straight back into developing and delivering high-quality service provision.
The Growth Company starts life as The Manchester Training And Enterprise Council.
We develop our own training and employment initiatives becoming the most innovative and entrepreneurial TEC in the country.
We continue to grow our offer as all the companies join the organisation's including Chamber Business Enterprises and Cowan Solutions.
We are recognised as the economic development organisation for Greater Manchester and expand as we win new contracts across the North West.
The organisation is restructured and becomes known as Manchester Solutions with a clear focus on delivery.
We develop our commercial offer as the Centre for Assessment and IDG join our organisation.
The Growth Company's Business Growth Hub is established and quickly becomes the leading business growth hub in the UK.
Marketing Manchester and MIDAS join the Growth Company family.
National Skills Training and The Manufacturing Institute join our organisation. We rebrand as The Growth Company to reflect the growing remit of our services in the UK.
We continue to innovate and grow. Our London office is launched.
GC Angels is established, working with entrepreneurs to grow and scale their businesses.
The Growth Company announces the successful acquisition of eleven2ten, one of the UK's leading independent companies providing economic and social impact, analysis and consulting advice.
We are awarded the 'Social Enterprise Gold Mark', which endorses our reputation and credibility as an organisation which uses commercial best practices to achieve social key objectives.
The academy is a new initiative to provide training and skills for the green economy.
GrowthFlag is a new tool which shows where growth potential exists across the UK.
The Growth Company announces the acquisition of Winning Moves and the launch of GC Insight, to reflect our expanded consulting offer.
Passionate about making a difference? If you're an innovative, enterprising, and inclusive person who believes in our mission, come join Horumarka Dadka
We collaborate with a wide network of partners in the private, public, and third sectors, from our local region to international levels. Join us and let's work together to make a greater impact.
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