Employers in the Bolton WIDE area will be able to take advantage of Bolton's well trained workforce building on the strong tradition of manufacturing industry. There is a wide range of training and educational opportunities offered by University of Bolton, Bolton Community College and others. Bolton Wide provides a signposting service between training providers and employers in the Bolton Wide area.

Greater Manchester Chamber :

Greater Manchester Chamber is the independent voice of business in the area. It seeks to influence policies made at the local, regional, national and European level, as well as providing a range of services for its members.
www.gmchamber.co.uk

University of Bolton:

Provides a wide range of higher education courses. It has a long tradition of working closely with industry and commerce, and many of the courses have a strong vocational element. The University is able to adapt its teaching to the individual needs of companies. This can, if required, be carried out by distance learning or in employers' premises. Its Business School and Technology Faculties are of particular significance to investors in Bolton Wide. Both faculties have set up centres specifically to address the needs of businesses for training and specialist advice.

www.bolton.ac.uk

Bolton Community College:

Provides a wide range of further education courses and training. It also has a long tradition of working closely with industry and commerce.
www.bolton-community-college.ac.uk

Bolton Business Ventures:

The local enterprise agency, encourages and nurtures new enterprise in Bolton, and would be able to help companies with temporary office accommodation in appropriate circumstances.
www.bbvonline.net

The Bolton Business Information Service:

Provides an enquiry and research facility for Bolton based firms, and for those who are considering investment in Bolton. Its resources include access to national and international mailing lists, UK and European public authority contracts, company financial information, credit checking data, patents information, and market and statistics data.
www.bolton.gov.uk