Supporting Business

Rochdale provides a supportive, nurturing ecosystem for businesses of all sizes. The town is the birthplace of cooperation, and today the RDA works alongside our business community, the Borough council and other bodies to create an environment that helps business prosper.

The RDA: a one stop shop for business support

The RDA is your first port of call when it comes to accessing business support in Rochdale. Our overarching goal is to make Rochdale a place where companies succeed and grow. We believe that when business succeeds, so does Rochdale. We do everything we can to make that happen.

Investment and commercial property

If you’re looking for commercial property to rent in Rochdale, our role is to help you find the very best site for your business. We help you relocate to the Borough, and continue to support you for as long as you remain here.

 

Tailored Support
Tailored Support

The RDA offers a bespoke support service to every business in the borough, whether you’re newly arrived or long established.

Tailored Support
Investment Opportunities
Investment Opportunities

If you’re looking for commercial property in Rochdale, or land to develop, the RDA is here to help.

Investment Opportunities
Business Community
Business Community

Rochdale is the birthplace of cooperation, and our community works together to create the most business-friendly environment in the region.

Business Community
Case Studies
Case Studies

Discover some of Rochdale’s fastest growing, most aspiring companies and find out how the RDA and council have helped to support their growth.

Case Studies
About the RDA
About the RDA

The RDA is a collaboration between public and private sectors, dedicated to helping businesses thrive in our town.

About the RDA

A gateway to local services

The RDA works with a range of partners to deliver a single point of reference for businesses. We help you link to council services and identify funding streams. We introduce you to established business networks in Rochdale and the wider region.

A full support service

We also offer expert assistance in areas like recruitment and training, business development, and PR and marketing. Our Business Development Team offers practical support and guidance to all businesses, from start-ups and companies thinking of relocating to the Borough, to established businesses looking to grow.

A wider aim

We support businesses every day. By doing so, we take a lead role in driving Rochdale’s regeneration, something that continues apace. Rochdale is a great place for business. One of our aims is to make sure that message is heard in Rochdale - and much further afield.

 

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