# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rochdale Together - Enterprise Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Be part of Rochdale’s growing business community at the Rochdale Together - Enterprise Festival.About this EventHosted by GM Business Growth Hub’s EnterprisingYou team, in partnership with Rochdale Council and Rochdale Development Agency, this event brings together local entrepreneurs, support organisations and industry specialists for a day of ideas, learning and collaboration. The festival will showcase the very best of Rochdale businesses through guest speakers, expert led workshops and a range of exhibitors.Choose from three dedicated workshops throughout the morning, explore business support available across Rochdale, and have the chance to promote your business in our ‘Pitch Your Business’ session - a great opportunity to share your story with fellow attendees.You will also have the opportunity to network with like-minded businesses over breakfast and lunch (both provided).What to Expect:Guest SpeakersMark Robinson - Rochdale Council Executive DirectorGuest Speaker 2 – TBCWorkshopsThere will be three workshops taking place twice during the day, on registering your details you will be able to choose one from each time slot:Workshop 1 - From Window Shopper to Loyal CustomerTurn every walk-in into a loyal fan by perfecting your customer journey from welcome mat to farewell.Map and Optimise: Identify and improve key in-store touchpoints that influence buying behaviour. Brand Identity: Define what make your store unique to customers and how to leverage that with your marketing. Enhance Experience: Apply techniques to create memorable experiences that drive upsells and loyalty through. Post-Purchase Engagement: Use data capture and follow-up practices to encourage repeat visits.Delivered by: Matt Simmons & Jon Walkington - Sales GeekWorkshop 2 - AI Application for Small BusinessesThis workshop introduces participants to practical applications of AI, focusing on prompting, automation, and content creation. It highlights what AI can achieve, how to use it effectively, and its impact on workplace productivity.Delivered by: Edwin Cooke - Structured Digital Learning LtdWorkshop 3 - How Start-Up Businesses Build Purpose, Direction & Momentum in 2026By the end of this session, participants will walk away with: A clear understanding of what’s been blocking their confidence, a calm, grounded roadmap for their next 90 days, renewed clarity on what they want for 2026, a sense of direction, purpose and self-belief and a practical blueprint they can implement immediatelyThis masterclass is not motivational hype, it's a real, structured reset that cuts through overwhelm, fear, self-doubt and indecision.Delivered by: Toni Eastwood OBE - Quantum VantagePitch Your BusinessDelegates will also have the chance to be selected to ‘Pitch Your Business’ to fellow attendees - a fantastic opportunity to share your story, build visibility and gain valuable feedback.Why Attend?By joining the festival, you will:Gain practical skills from industry specialistsLearn more about the business support available for Rochdale businessesNetwork with like-minded entrepreneurs and local leadersLeave inspired, informed and ready to take your business to the next levelIf you're in Rochdale and want to start or grow a business, this is the event for you. Join fellow entrepreneurs and take the next step in your business journeyPlease note that photographs and video footage may be taken throughout this event for marketing purposes.Book your ticket now.Agenda09:30 - Registration and refreshments10:00 - Welcome and overview10:15 - Mark Robinson - Rochdale Council Executive Director10:30 - Guest speaker 2 - TBC11:00 - Break for workshops11:15 - Workshop 112:15 - Workshop 213:00 - Pitching, networking and lunchPlease note that photographs and video footage may be taken throughout this event for marketing purposes.This fully funded workshop is open to:-Pre & post start organisations based in Greater ManchesterFor more information on how your data is stored please visit our . - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochdale/rochdale-together-enterprise-festival/100001980447156758 - **Event Categories**: workshops, festivals, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Rochdale - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Rochdale AFC - **lat**: 53.62054329999999 - **long**: -2.1807532 - **full address**: Rochdale AFC, Sandy Lane, Rochdale, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Rochdale Together - Enterprise Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0e997a6342f625d08f5a7a9271b2a37444822e8b14cd7463e1d14e98d7621dca-rimg-w1200-h600-dc011d43-gmir.jpg?v=1769088656 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Rochdale Together - Enterprise Festival being held? - **A:** Rochdale Together - Enterprise Festival takes place on Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am to Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Rochdale AFC, Sandy Lane, Rochdale, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Rochdale Together - Enterprise Festival? - **A:** Rochdale Together - Enterprise Festival is organized by The Growth Company. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Rochdale Together - Enterprise Festival is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochdale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Growth with passion. That’s what we deliver day in, day out.\r\nWe open doors and drive positive change - creating inclusive economic growth that delivers opportunities for all.\r\nOur services promote, train, explore and advise to deliver tangible benefits for the communities and companies we work with.\r\nSo whether you’re an individual, company, charity or public sector body that’s looking to grow - you’ve come to the right place.\r\nFind out more\r\n " } ] } ] ```