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Co-operative exchange date: 16 Jan 2009 time: 12.30pm-4.30pm address Friends' Meeting House,6 Mount Street City Centre Manchester M2 5NS Greater Manchester co-operative exchange An event exploring the challenges of the credit crunch and opportunities for connecting with local economies Keynote speakers including: Michael Fairclough Head of Community and Campaigns, The Co-operative Group Lucy Powell Innovation Programme, NESTA Plus: practical workshops on doing business in challenging economic times An event for Greater Manchester co-operatives and those interested in co-operative business and social enterprise. Lunch and networking opportunities throughout the day This event is free of charge but BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL (see instructions below) Organised by Jonathan Atkinson, OpenSpace Co-op and Jo Bird of Co-operative Business Consultants. Please circulate. For a booking form please contact Jonathan Atkinson, c/o OpenSpace, WfC, Unit 1, 41 Old Birley Street, Manchester M15 5RF. For more information please call 0161 232 9292 or email jonathan[at]lowwintersun.info