Archive for April 2025
Bradford Manufacturing Weeks set to return this autumn
Bradford Manufacturing Weeks is set to return this autumn with its most action-packed programme of events yet. The event, administered by West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, brings manufacturers together with schools and young people to showcase all that the sector has to offer. It does this through tours, work experience, seminars, exhibitions and…
Read MoreSarah Czarnecki named Merchant Adventurer
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today congratulates Sarah Czarnecki and Laurence Beardmore on being named as Merchant Adventurers. Sarah, our current York & North Yorkshire Chamber president and Laurence, her predecessor in the role, were both awarded the prestigious accolade at the historic Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. The Company of Merchant Adventurers of the…
Read MoreWNYChamber reacts to latest inflation data
Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, Mark Casci, head of policy and representation at West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “A decline in the headline rate of inflation will be welcome to business leaders. However, there is concern that this is merely the calm before the storm…
Read MoreWNYChamber reacts to growth figures
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, Mark Casci head of policy and representation at West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce said: “The fact that GDP increased by 0.5 per cent during the first three months of the year is positive news and will be welcomed by all businesses. …
Read MoreNew £5m Mayoral fund a major boost for region’s businesses
A new Mayoral fund worth £5 million will give businesses across York and North Yorkshire a major boost from today for the next two years. The Business Innovation Fund is the final of four schemes to launch as part of the Mayoral Challenge Funds, and it comes after several months of collaboration between York and…
Read MoreYNY Chamber backing York Museums Trust
York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today issues its backing to York’s world class cultural assets during a time of challenging finances for the sector. York Museums Trust, which operates the Yorkshire Museum, York Castle Museum and York Art Gallery, is set to end the financial year with a £111,000 deficit, up from £54,000…
Read MoreGloomy times for manufacturers
Optimism levels among manufacturing businesses in Yorkshire has sunk to levels not seen since the height of the Covid 19 lockdowns, new research from West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has shown. The Chamber’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey for the first quarter of 2025 shows the region’s producers reporting worsening sales performances both at…
Read MoreWNY Chamber reacts to tariffs
Reacting to the tariffs imposed by the US Government, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce’s head of policy and representation Mark Casci, said: “The Government has so far responded with poise and discretion at this uncertain time. “While the tariffs imposed on UK-made goods and services are in some cases substantially lower than seen…
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