Archive for September 2024
Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2024 – Official Launch
Bradford Manufacturing Weeks has welcomed its official launch with a massively expanded programme of events 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…
Read MoreRaising The Bar Awards 2024: Winners
Yorkshire’s most ethical and caring businesses were celebrated at the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce’s Raising the Bar Awards. Now in its 11th year, Raising the Bar recognises the hard work that the region’s businesses put into supporting the wider community and measuring their social impact in their local area. Staged at the…
Read MoreNEC Group – Bradford Live Update
“The news that the NEC group has pulled out of the Bradford Live project is of course disappointing. However, It does spell the end for months of speculation as to the venue’s future “We now have a great opportunity for a new operator to come in and run one of the best music and entertainment…
Read MoreSchneider Electric to invest in a new manufacturing facility in Scarborough
York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce welcomes the news that Schneider Electric is investing £42m in a new manufacturing facility in Scarborough. Schneider specialises in digital transformation of energy management is to create more than 200 jobs with its investment, being made to keep pace with increased demand for electrical equipment. Schneider aims to…
Read MoreBringing business and culture together
West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to confirm a strategic partnership with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. Starting today and due to last until the end of Bradford’s tenure as UK City of Culture, we want to help celebrate the very best of the region and help businesses participate in a…
Read MoreGerman Ambassador visits West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
The West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today hosted the German Ambassador to the United Kingdom as part of a high profile visit to Leeds. Held at juke box manufacturing business Sound Leisure, Chris Black, President of Leeds Chamber and also managing director of Sound Leisure greeted Ambassador Miguel Berger alongside selected members of…
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