Archive for June 2019
New President – York & North Yorkshire Chamber
York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has elected a new President. Andrew Digwood succeeds Bridget Meynell, who has held the post for the last two years. Andrew, a Partner with law firm Rollits LLP, was elected at the annual meeting of York & North Yorkshire Chamber’s Leadership Group today (Tuesday 26 June). Andrew had…
Read MoreChamber comments on Leeds featuring in UK’s top ten digital technology cities
A new census, published today by The Data City, reveals that Leeds is the 7th best city in the UK for digital technology. The report shows that the city has 5,556 organisations in the sector, covering AI and Data, ECommerce, Cyber, Digital, Gaming, Internet of Things (IoT), MedTech and Fintech. There were also 207 events…
Read MoreEngineering apprenticeships on display at Leeds Welding
A group of Leeds students has visited laser cutting and metal fabrication firm Leeds Welding Company as part of the Leeds Manufacturing Festival, to see for themselves the careers and apprenticeships on offer in a modern engineering business. The festival includes a programme of events running up to October which showcase job and training opportunities…
Read MoreFood and drink producers key speakers at Leeds manufacturing event
The Leeds Manufacturing Festival, a programme of events set up to showcase careers in manufacturing and help firms open their doors to students across the city, is inviting employers to attend a networking session this month, to find out more about the initiative. The city-centre event on 26 June invites Leeds-based manufacturers to meet firms…
Read MoreAnnual Election Meetings & Nominations
York & North Yorkshire Chamber 11.45am on Wednesday, 26 June 2019 at the York Racecourse, Racecourse Road, York, YO23 1EX Apologies to Caitlin Boylan on 01904 210010 or email caitlin.boylan@yorkchamber.co.uk AGENDA Welcome to York & North Yorkshire-based Chamber members Election of members Nominees: Laurence Beardmore, York Emporium Philip Bolson, The Grand Hotel Kurt Calder, Shepherd Building…
Read MoreSocial impact awards celebrated at launch event
The West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce showcased improvements and changes to its social impact initiative, Raising the Bar, at the 2019 launch. The launch of Raising the Bar last night (Tuesday 4 June) was a great success for recognising the outstanding social impact businesses have within their local communities and for demonstrating how…
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