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Entrepreneurs Panel

Charlie Mullins
Brian Hay
Debbie Pierce
Tony Caldeira
Richard O'Sullivan
Jennie Johnson
Michael Oliver
Jeremy Roberts
David Pollock
Laura Tenison
Steve Purdham
Julie Meyer

Bridgewater Hall, The

Bridgewater Hall, The
Address:
Bridgewater Hall
Lower Mosley Street
Manchester M2 3WS
United Kingdom
Phone: 0161 950 0000
Capacity: 1875

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester's international concert hall, provides a unique and alternative venue for a variety of corporate functions. The magnificent auditorium, the stylish foyers and the tall, spacious dimensions of the Barbirolli Room offer flexibility for events from 10 to 1875 delegates.

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Five Minutes With

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