Archive for July 2024
The King’s Speech: A Welcome Commitment to Regional Growth
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the King’s Speech today as a first commitment to further devolution, infrastructure, and stability for the regional and national economy. With businesses waiting for political stability and facing a tight labour market, measures put out today set the wheels in motion to unlock investment and create…
Read MoreBusiness leaders wanted to help shape region’s economy
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, is seeking business leaders to help shape economic growth for the region. A new Business Board is being created at York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, which wants to ensure businesses can reap the benefits of devolution. “Innovative and passionate” business leaders are being sought for…
Read MoreBradford Leadership Group Elections 2024 – Final Notice & Nominees
The Leadership Group exists for members who wish to influence decisions which affect their area or business. Leadership Group members set the Chamber agenda, drive policy formation and provide a voice for regional business. Here is the list of nominees for the Bradford Chamber Leadership Group 2024: Please see further details in the agenda attached…
Read MoreSir Keir Starmer elected Prime Minister
On behalf of our members and the region’s business community we wish him and his incoming government every success. We hope that the new Prime Minister will recognise that placing Yorkshire at the heart of Britain’s economic policy can help drive the whole country back to much-needed growth. Amanda Beresford, chair of West & North…
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