Archive for August 2024
WNY Chamber to host German Ambassador on visit to UK next week
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce it will be hosting the German Ambassador to the United Kingdom next week. Ambassador Miguel Berger is to visit Leeds on Monday September 2 and will be hosted by Leeds Chamber president Chris Black and vice president Aqila Choudhry, as well as a selection…
Read MoreAGM Notice & Annual Lunch 2024
The Chamber’s AGM takes place on Thursday 12th September 2024, at 11:30am. Please see the links below for further details: Book your place at the meeting by following the link below. You must book a place to be present at the AGM. Following the AGM meeting, you have the opportunity to meet business representatives from across…
Read MoreLSIP Progress Reports published (2024)
A year of collaboration on future skills development and business engagement across West and North Yorkshire is now fully underway, thanks to the actions set in motion by the Government’s Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs). Designed to align the needs of local employers with the education and training provided by colleges and learning providers, LSIPs…
Read MoreEntries now open for Raising The Bar Awards 2024
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is seeking to honour the most ethically sound businesses in the region. Entrants are now open for the Chamber’s Raising the Bar Awards which celebrate businesses which are having a positive impact on their communities, on the environment and on education. The 2024 awards will take place on…
Read MoreChamber backing Harrogate Spring Water expansion plans
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today confirms its strong backing to Harrogate Spring Water’s plans to extend and improve its facility. The Chamber’s view is that Harrogate Spring Water’s expansion plans will bring significant benefits to Harrogate’s economy, ecology and society. The firm is one of Yorkshire’s best-known brands and takes the Harrogate…
Read MoreBradford Manufacturing Weeks 2024
Bradford Manufacturing Weeks is back with a bang with a newly expanded format and a clear plan to bring young people and manufacturers together. Run by West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and SkillsHouse, Bradford Manufacturing Weeks brings manufacturers, schools and young people together through tours, work experience, seminars, exhibitions and learning events held…
Read MoreWNY Chamber condemns riots
The West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce along with many other partners across the region and country, condemn the social unrest seen in Britain this past week and issues a plea for unity and calm going forward to protect the livelihoods and businesses of many of its members affected across all communities. The impact…
Read MoreChamber welcomes cut to interest rates
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the decision of the Bank of England to cut interest rates. The reduction in the rate of interest to 5 per cent will give thousands of small firms around the country some much needed breathing room and potentially lead to business owners pressing ahead with investment…
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