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The Creative Industries Devlopment Service (CIDS) works to help new and established creative businesses in Greater Manchester

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  • Creative Times

    CREATIVE Times is informal yet informative. It’s creative and it’s industrious. It brings together the diverse mix of businesses that comprise the creative industries and offers them information, opportunities and everything they need to know in this fast-changing sector.

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  • The Loop

    The Loop

    The Loop provides a regular masterclass and get-together for established businesses in design, music, fashion, architecture, visual arts, film, TV, video games and the professional services that support them.

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  • Focal Point

    Focal Point

    Focal Point is a network and social get-together for new creative businesses.
    Held in a city centre location, this event gives creative businesses the chance to meet other creative people, talk through problems, exchange ideas or even find a business partner.

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