5.30pm – 7.00pm, Thursday 26th September, Union Canteen, The Angel Centre, 1 St Philip’s Place, Salford, M3 6FA.

If you’re looking for financial support for your business or social enterprise, need advice and information on the funding options available to start-ups, want to hear what it’s really like to run a business or if you just want to network with some of the best Salford-based businesses then join us for Meet the Owner.

At this event you will hear first-hand what a business owner’s journey to securing finance and funding is like, what funders are looking for and discover your options for securing investment for businesses, social enterprises or community groups.

Our guests include Scott Darraugh, chief executive, Social Adventures who will be talking about what it is like running a business in Central Salford and about his journey to securing finance. We will also be joined by Anne Woolhouse and Kate Aiken from Resonance who will be giving an overview of their North West SITR fund and social investment in general. We’ll also welcome guests from Access to Finance – a scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.

To reserve your free space at this event simply email events@thebusinessgroup.org