Nxt Manchester — Nov./Dec. 2008 - (Page 20)

MP Arlene McCarthy than £40 million of EU funds have helped to rebuild the city centre after the 1996 IRA bombing. Manchester’s cityscape has been coloured by EU-funded projects. in Manchester and new media companies are looking for the developing skills from our university students. The decision to move forward with the TIF investment and the creation of a 21st century European public Citizens continually invest transport system reinforce in future sectors of the the idea that Manchester is a economy such as biotechnol- top-notch European city. Arlene McCarthy ogy, ICT and environmental MEP Labour Euro MP technologies. These investManchester has a can-do for Manchester ments ensure that the city culture that fosters the is the forefront of Europe’s desire for businesses and technological change. These the public sector to work Manchester has been investments have fostered together to develop an innoreferred to as the Barcelona a worldwide reputation in vative economic and social of Northern Europe. It is a research and development, regeneration. model of how EU funds can innovation and academic transform a once declining excellence. The city’s forward-thinking industrial northern city into mindset capitalising on the an urban renaissance. This Manchester is internationally four major assets the city year, Manchester established renowned for its success in has at hand: industry, sport itself as one of Europe’s most football and music. The city and culture, and the city’s exciting and dynamic cities. pulled off a major coup in budding technology. By 2002 and housed the Comcapitalising on these assets The city has put European monwealth Games. Manchester has become and funds to good use in order will continue to evolve as one to achieve major economic This year the city is home to of the best European cities and social improvements. the UEFA Champions league worthy of living, working and They enhance the citizens winners. The UEFA Cup Final investments. of Manchester and also the was hosted in the state-of-thecity’s reputation as one of the art stadium within the city. Photos to right: best cities in Europe in which Media City and other creative MP Arlene McCarthy and to conduct business. More industries are gaining strength colleagues outside the Urbis. PROFILE

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Nxt Manchester – Nov./Dec. 2008 Contents Editor's Notes Nxt Challenge Scott Hider BNW: Angels Den BNW: Pink Ladies BNW: EEF BNW: CarbonZero BNW: Dennis Turner Nxtbook Stateside Nxtbook Europe MP Arlene McCarthy Career Profiles In The Spotlight Avoiding Business Fraud News Nxt News Events Listings (Nov./Dec.) Do the Nxt Challenge

Nxt Manchester — Nov./Dec. 2008

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