Archive for January 2019
The Destination for Business
The West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), the largest airport in the Yorkshire region, and aql, one of the region’s most innovative digital companies, to promote Yorkshire’s business community. West and North Yorkshire is ‘The Destination for Business’. LBA is located at the heart of West…
Read MoreChamber gets match-funding for more business space
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has been awarded match European funding to develop additional offices and industrial units in Bradford. These serviced offices will be offered on flexible terms at the Chamber’s historic Victorian headquarters Devere House, in Little Germany, and will comprise twelve offices over two floors. The investment will also add…
Read MoreWork Experience – Bradford firms sought
Bradford-based work experience provider City Training Services is looking for businesses to help place young people. We all know how important work experience can be for both pupils and organisations, and so interested parties are asked to get in touch with CTS as soon as possible. In particular, businesses connected to the digital sector are…
Read MoreThe British Chamber of Commerce responds to result of meaningful vote
“There are no more words to describe the frustration, impatience, and growing anger amongst business after two and a half years on a high-stakes political rollercoaster ride that shows no sign of stopping. Basic questions on real-world operational issues remain unanswered, and firms now find themselves facing the unwelcome prospect of a messy and disorderly…
Read MoreSurvey Results: Pause button hit on investment
Regional business ended the year strongly but uncertainty is holding back decision-making; these are the main findings from the Chamber’s last economic survey of 2018. Carried out in partnership with Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership, the survey highlighted strong employment across the region but indicated a slowing in investment intentions. Chamber Chair Gerald Jennings said:…
Read MoreBradford-Shipley Route Improvement Consultation
Views are being invited on plans to improve the main roads between Bradford and Shipley. Information on the plans is online here, including an online questionnaire (hard copy available on request). Bradford Chamber’s Leadership Group will receive a presentation on this issue at its meeting on 29 January, but we would still like to hear…
Read MoreLeeds Chamber to back homeless charity
Leeds Chamber of Commerce has opted to support homeless charity St George’s Crypt over the next few months. A different charity is chosen by the business support organisation each year, with the main fund-raising event being the annual dinner in late January. The nominated charity is chosen by the current president, in this case Paula…
Read MoreDementia Appeal backed as Chamber charity
York Teaching Hospital’s Dementia Appeal charity will be supported by the local Chamber of Commerce over the next few months. York & North Yorkshire Chamber’s President, Bridget Davies, selected the Appeal as her nominated charity for her second year of office, which runs to July 2019. Lucy Clegg, Fundraising Manager for the charity, said: “With…
Read MoreBradford Chamber charities unveiled
Bradford Nightstop and The Big Swing will be supported by fundraising efforts by the business support organisation from now until next summer, when the current president, Nick Garthwaite steps down. Nightstop provides emergency accommodation for young homeless people, while The Big Swing is a playground for children in Eccleshill. Mr Garthwaite, the managing director of…
Read MoreSurvey shows stalling economy
The British Chambers of Commerce’s quarterly economic survey finds that the UK economy ended 2018 stuck in a weak holding pattern, with stagnating levels of growth and business confidence as a result of heightened Brexit uncertainty and other economic pressures. Key findings: Percentage of services firms reporting an increase in domestic sales and orders drops…
Read MoreChamber delegation met Shadow Chancellor
Business leaders from West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce met Labour’s Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell recently. The senior opposition MP visited Shipley in support of the party’s election candidate, Jo Pike, and included a meeting with the Chamber as part of the trip. Nick Garthwaite and Suzanne Watson, respectively Bradford Chamber’s president and vice-president,…
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