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Celebrating and supporting the fantastic local businesses in Tameside and showcasing their brilliance.

Managed by the Tameside Means Business Team at Tameside Council

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15/10/2026

Just over one week to go until the Tameside Means Business Tech & Digital Network returns with a high-profile line up to boost your business! The theme is 'The AI Advantage' and the venue is Village Hotels in Hyde.

This fully funded event is free to attend and welcomes a host of digital experts who are ready to delve into the world of AI and answer your questions on this ever-topical subject.
We are delighted to confirm that:

Fireside Chat: Building, Scaling and Innovating in AI with Dr Ann Mulhaney of The University of Salford and North West UK Tech Leader 2026 Fergal O’Connor of Buymedia including Q&A 🔥
AI Advantage Panel hosted by Jonathan Broadley of GM Business Growth Hub with:
Hannah Smith - Managing Director at Red Rock Communications
Dan Giannasi - Head of Cyber & Innovation at The Cyber Resilience Centre for the North West
Phil Armstrong - Data Architect at POWWR

A Tameside Tech Business Showcase, highlighting the funded growth and innovation available to tech & digital businesses across GM.

Showcasing their growth journey and how you can emulate their success 🙏

Impactful networking with all of the above and over 40 progressive guests who are looking to collaborate, grow and share ideas. 🤩

Breakfast and on-site parking is included ✔️

This is filling up fast so book your free place now! (How can this be free I can hear you saying - the answer is we just do it better in Tameside!) 💪

https://TMBTechDigitalAI.eventbrite.co.uk

09/10/2026

What a night!

Congratulations to all our winners and finalists and thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Pride of Tameside Business Awards such a success.

The talent, innovation and determination on display tonight show why Tameside is such a great place to do business.

See you next year! 🏆✨

09/10/2026

🌟 The wait is over!

We're ready to celebrate the outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs and teams making a difference across Tameside.

Good luck to all our finalists. Whatever the outcome tonight, you should be incredibly proud of your achievements.

Let the celebrations begin! 🏆✨

09/10/2026

We are so excited for this evening's award ceremony!

But before we reveal the winners later, let's take a moment to recognise the outstanding businesses, organisations and individuals shortlisted across this year's categories.

From innovative start-ups and ambitious young entrepreneurs to established employers, pioneering manufacturers, creative businesses and community champions, tonight's finalists represent the very best of Tameside.

Together, they've demonstrated innovation, resilience, growth and a commitment to making a positive difference to our borough.

Good luck to all those shortlisted in:
• Manufacturing/Engineering Business of the Year
• Business of the Year
• Start Up of the Year
• Young Businessperson of the Year
• Social Enterprise/Charity/CIC of the Year
• Green Impact Business of the Year
• Creative Business of the Year
• Innovation Project of the Year
• Retail/Hospitality/E-Commerce Business of the Year
• Construction/Property Business of the Year
• Childcare/Adult Social Care Business of the Year
• Tech/Digital Business of the Year

We'll also be recognising recipients of our Special Recognition Award and Lifelong Achievement Award later tonight.

Congratulations to every finalist. Whatever happens tonight, you've already achieved something remarkable. 🏆

16/09/2026

✨We're pleased to announce Tameside College as sponsors of the Tech/Digital Business of the Year Award at Pride of Tameside Business Awards 2026!✨

We have an amazing working relationship with Tameside College and regularly host events in collaboration with their team. Two exciting events to keep an eye out for are the Green Tech Event and Tameside Manufacturing Network which are both being held at the College’s state-of-the-art Beaufort Road Campus. 🤩

Tameside College's support extends beyond category sponsorship. Guests attending the awards ceremony will also enjoy food prepared by the College's talented catering students, who will gain valuable real-world experience in both the preparation and service of the evening's hospitality. 🍴

Tameside College, the borough’s only further education college, delivers technical skills, training and qualifications in Greater Manchester’s growth sectors to over 6,000 school leavers and adults. Its Train Tameside 500 initiative aims to increase apprenticeship opportunities for local residents in partnership with Tameside employers. Further provision includes: adult and community learning, higher education and school leaver study programmes.

Jackie Moores, principal and chief executive at Tameside College said: "We are delighted and proud to support Tameside Business Awards in such a creative and dynamic way that reflects our values and ambition for our students. Congratulations to everyone who has been nominated!"

09/09/2026

💻 Celebrating technology and digital excellence!

Congratulations to our Tech/Digital Business of the Year Award finalists at this year's Pride of Tameside Business Awards:

🎵 Sineco
🚀 Brand12
💡 Red Rock Communications

These businesses are helping drive digital transformation and showcasing the strength of Tameside's tech sector.

Thank you to Tameside College for sponsoring this category!

A huge well done and good luck to all three finalists! 🎉

09/09/2026

💛 Pride of Tameside Business Awards 2026 recognises organisations that make a real difference to people's lives.

Congratulations to our Childcare/ Adult Social Care Business of the Year Award finalists:

⭐ Sky High Achievers Ashton Day Nursery and Pre-Schools
🌻 Sunflower Childcare Group

Thank you for the care and dedication you provide to young people and families across our communities.

Thank you to Meel Group, the sponsors for this category, for their support!

Good luck to both finalists! 🎉

09/09/2026

🏗️ Building the future of Tameside!

Congratulations to our Construction/Property Business of the Year Award finalists at this year's Pride of Tameside Business Awards:

🏢 AC Group
🏗️ Vertical Access Ltd
👷 Chartrange

These businesses are making their mark through expertise, quality, and commitment to delivering outstanding projects.

Massive thanks to the sponsors of this category World Heat!

Best of luck to all on awards night! 👏

09/09/2026

🛍️🍽️ Celebrating businesses creating exceptional customer experiences at Pride of Tameside Business Awards 2026!

Congratulations to our Retail/Hospitality/ E-Commerce Business of the Year Award finalists:

🧁 Candy's Cupcakes
🍸 The Lock
🍽️ SK15 Bar & Bistro

Whether serving customers online or through hospitality, these businesses are helping Tameside shine.

Thank you to Fusion Padel Club for supporting the Awards by sponsoring this category!

Good luck everyone! 🎉

09/09/2026

💡 Innovation is shaping the future of business in Tameside.

Congratulations to the shortlisted businesses of the Innovation Project of the Year Award at Pride of Tameside Business Awards 2026!:

🎵 Sineco
✈️ Hyde Group Limited
🍃 Environmental Combustion Technologies

These businesses are pushing boundaries, solving challenges, and creating exciting new opportunities through innovation.

Thank you to Manchester Metrology Ltd for sponsoring this category!

Best of luck to all our finalists! 🎉

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