Imginative support availble for Bolton businesses as new hub launches

A new "hub" for businesses, training providers, and organisations has officially opened. Imagination Street opened on Bolton Street, Bury, on Thursday, March 13, with a "fantastic" launch event attended by business professionals from across the North West. The night included a keynote speech and comedy from Maura Jackson, AKA The Feather Fixer.

The Mayor of Bolton attended the event and praised Imagination Street's "potential to support businesses, training providers, and organisations by offering a versatile, purpose-built environment for meetings, training, and events". The Mayor giving a speech (Image: Supplied) He said: "Bolton has always been a town of makers and doers, and as the world evolves, so must we. "Imagination Street is more than just a venue; it’s a hub designed to inspire, upskill, and bring people together to shape the future of our town.



"One of the biggest challenges we face is the skills gap. "We know that to build the future, we need new skills, fresh thinking, and innovation. "That’s what this space is about.

" Imagination Street is designed for flexibility and caters to a wide range of professional needs. The space offers large event spaces for up to 100 attendees, smaller meeting rooms for up to eight people, fully equipped facilities, and a booking system. L-R: Karen Holdsworth -Mayoress, Jason Bogg - Beboc, Jac Owen - Connect, Gareth Openshaw - Centrica, and Andrew Morgan - Mayor (Image: Supplied) Stuart Convery, commercial development director at Imagination Street, said: "Imagination Street is a new venue in the North West that brings people together to prepare for an exciting, changing, and demanding future.

"We wanted to create a space which can be used by businesses not only to train and develop their workforce but also to come and spend time somewhere that inspires creativity and innovative thinking. "Imagination Street offers a very flexible environment for hands-on training, strategic thinking, and collaboration." People can now book Imagination Street and more information can be found online.

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