Bury Means Business
Bury Means Business is a dedicated platform developed by Bury Council, designed to support our local business community and champion Bury as a great place to live, work, visit and invest. We exist to help businesses/entrepreneurs of all sizes start, grow and succeed, creating a strong, resilient and thriving local economy.
Through our website, social media channels and monthly newsletter, we provide straightforward, accessible information to help you navigate opportunities, access support and stay informed. Whether you’re an established organisation or just starting out, Bury Means Business is here to help.
Our aim is simple: to connect you with the right tools, people and opportunities so your business can flourish in Bury and beyond.
To learn more, please click this link to the Bury Means Business website: Welcome to Bury Means Business - Bury Means Business
Greater Manchester Technology Fund
Repurposing retired corporate IT equipment, the Greater Manchester Technology Fund (GM Tech Fund) is an initiative is tackling digital exclusion across the city region.
Established in 2020 as a regional emergency response, the fund initially supported students with home learning by redistributing refurbished devices while schools were closed during the pandemic lockdown. Since its launch, the Technology Fund has delivered four phases, each building on a sustainable, circular-economy model.
Through the programme, businesses are supported to responsibly redeploy their end-of-life technology, ensuring valuable assets are reused to reduce digital exclusion while minimising e-waste.
To deliver this programme at scale and ensure devices are refurbished to a high standard, the Technology Fund works in partnership with Community Computers. As our trusted refurbishment partner, Community Computers specialises in preparing decommissioned corporate devices for reuse, extending the life of technology and enabling it to be redistributed to people and communities who need it most.
For more information, please click this link to the GMCA website: The Greater Manchester Technology Fund - Greater Manchester Combined Authority