Manchester UK

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Manchester UK
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• Content
• About MIDAS
• About Manchester
• About Manchester International Links

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About MIDAS

• Established in 1997
• Part of the Manchester Enterprises Group
• Covers 10 areas of Greater Manchester
• Strong private sector board
• Sub-regional partner of the North West
  Development Agency

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The MIDAS Objective
To encourage high levels of inward indigenous
investment for the benefit of the Greater
Manchester economy
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MIDAS Key Sectors

• Corporate Services
• Call Centres
• Shared Services
• Professional Financial Services
• Knowledge Based Industries
• Bio/Life Sciences
• TIME (Telecoms, Internet, Media, Entertainment)
• Environmental Technologies
• Dynamic Markets
• Transportation Logistics
• Aviation
• Food Drink

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Manchester Economy

• The Financial Professional capital of the North
  of England
• Manchester GVA 36 billion
• 65 of the top 100 UK companies have a presence
• Home to over 1,800 international companies

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Manchester The People

• Population of Greater Manchester 2.5 million
• Excellent diverse labour supply workforce 1.2
  million
• One of the largest student concentrations in
  Europe with 100,000 students
• Multicultural Multilingual
• Young 65 of population is under 45 years old

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Manchester - Accessibility

• Ranked in the top 10 within Europe for external
  accessibility
• Within 2 hours drive time
• - 20 million UK residents
• - 60 of UK business
• Manchester Airport - direct daily flights to 200
  destinations

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Manchester Gateway to Europe
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Manchester International Links - MIL

• Develop promote city-to-city trade investment
  opportunities and strategic alliances
• Offers reciprocal soft landings business
  support
• Focus on innovative sectors ICT, Life Sciences
  and Environmental Technology

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MIL Partners

• MIL is a partnership programmme with a Steering
  Group made up of representatives from
• UK Trade Invest
• ChamberLink
• Manchester Science Park
• Pro Manchester
• The Universities of Manchester Salford

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• Current Links
• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Minneapolis St Paul, Minnesota
• Tucson, Arizona
• Wuhan, China

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• The Four Core Services

First Move - Network of experts assess market
ops in Manchester
Fast Track - Pre organized itinerary of meetings
for companies traveling to Manchester on fact
finding mission
First Base - Provision of 1 months office space
necessary support to experience market
conditions first hand
Second Base - Package of on-going support
enabling companies to build on contacts and
market intelligence
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First Move

• Can advise you on
• the market potential for your product or service
  in the UK Europe
• whether you product is innovative and has a
  competitive edge
• which of Manchester regional strengths are
  compatible and can help you develop your business
• the relevant contacts in the region

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Fast Track

• Pre-arranged meetings with business development
  organisations, market specialists and academic
  institutions
• Networking opportunities
• Familiarisation tour of Manchester
• Help with organisation of travel and
  accommodation for your visit

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First Base

• One Month rent-free office accommodation
• Located in the Manchester International
  Innovation Centre at MSP
• Full office facilities including a conference
  room
• Access to mentors

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Second Base

• On-going business support including
• Introduction to business support agencies
• Guidance on legal issues
• Advice on standard business practices / business
  culture
• Assistance in locating suitable office
  accommodation

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Company Benefits

• Maximises your chances of success
• Minimises the cost of market entry
• Introductions to the right people who can help
  your business grow
• One central point of contact for continued
  support assistance

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• Contact Information
• Marilyn Steane
• Director of External Relations
• Tel [phone]
• Email marilyn.steane_at_midas.or.uk
• Tracey-Marie Ralph
• Manchester International Links Manager
• Tel [phone]
• Email tracey-marie.ralph_at_midas.org.uk