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New £5m Mayoral fund a major boost for region’s businesses

By Chamber Editor / 9 April 2025
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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…

YNY Chamber backing York Museums Trust

By Chamber Editor / 7 April 2025
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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…

WNY Chamber Welcomes Northern Transport Investment 

By Chamber Editor / 28 March 2025
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The West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the commitment from government for £415 million in funding for the TransPennine Route Upgrade, as well as a further £1…

Chair of WNY Chamber responds to Spring statement

By Chamber Editor / 26 March 2025
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Amanda Beresford, chair of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “While it is disappointing to see the OBR half its growth forecast to one per cent for this…

Record sponsorship for 2025 Leeds Manufacturing Festival

By Chamber Editor / 25 March 2025
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A record number of sponsors are backing this year’s Leeds Manufacturing Festival, as employers in the region look to innovative ways to address the skills gap in the sector and…

BAME Committee chair, Nasreen Karim, named in 2025 Northern Power Women Awards Power List

By Chamber Editor / 14 March 2025
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce congratulates its BAME Committee chair Nasreen Karim on being named in the 2025 Northern Power Women Awards Power List. Nasreen, owner of Bradford-based…

Government renews subsidies for Drax

By Chamber Editor / 10 February 2025
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the announcement from Government regarding renewed subsidies for Drax, a move which will provide a support mechanism for sustainable biomass generation…

Reaction to UK economy growth in November

By Chamber Editor / 16 January 2025
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Reacting to the news that the UK economy grew by 0.1 per cent in November, a spokesperson for West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce said: “While a return to…

WNY Chamber looking to strengthen links between our region and the Gulf state

By Chamber Editor / 3 January 2025
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is to lead a delegation of businesses to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in order to strengthen links between our region and the Gulf…

Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2024 Summary

By Chamber Editor / 19 November 2024
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The curtain has fallen on the most successful Bradford Manufacturing Weeks yet. This year saw a massively expanded programme of events to try and bring young people and manufacturers together.  …

Autumn Budget

By Chamber Editor / 30 October 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes announcements in today’s Budget to improve infrastructure in Yorkshire but expresses concern in further increases in operating costs for employers being…

WNY Chamber announced as one of the leading Chambers in the UK

By Chamber Editor / 17 October 2024
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The West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has today been confirmed as one of the leading Chambers in the UK at the association’s annual ceremony in London.  With 52 accredited…

Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2024 – Official Launch

By Chamber Editor / 27 September 2024
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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 &…

Raising The Bar Awards 2024: Winners

By Chamber Editor / 25 September 2024
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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…

Schneider Electric to invest in a new manufacturing facility in Scarborough

By Chamber Editor / 13 September 2024
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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…

German Ambassador visits West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

By Chamber Editor / 2 September 2024
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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…

WNY Chamber to host German Ambassador on visit to UK next week

By Chamber Editor / 30 August 2024
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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…

AGM Notice & Annual Lunch 2024

By Chamber Editor / 21 August 2024
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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…