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Apr 22, 2024Business

New appointments for Sheffield based Altitude

High flying Yorkshire PR agency Altitude PR has added two more professionals to its growing team as it strengthens its service offering and expands across the UK. B2B specialist Amy Lloyd (pictured) joins the consultancy as a senior account manager and motorsport specialist Ellie Fish joins as marketing manager, focusing solely on Altitude’s F4 racing driver client, Rowan Campbell-Pilling. In just over two years, Altitude has grown from two to six permanent team members and offers PR, media

Apr 19, 2024Business

Yorkshire’s Environment Bank appoints Catherine Spitzer as chief executive

York-based Environment Bank, a leading nature restoration company and biodiversity net gain (BNG) provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Spitzer as its new chief executive officer. Catherine joins Environment Bank with a proven track record in scaling businesses and implementing successful growth strategies. In her new role, Catherine will oversee Environment Bank's strategic direction, working closely with stakeholders to develop innovative BNG solutions for developer

Apr 18, 2024Business

Expect Distribution appoints new head of HR, Amy Russell

Expect Distribution, a leading logistics company based in Bradford, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Russell as their new Head of HR. Amy brings over eight years of experience in the logistics industry to her new role, having previously held senior HR positions at renowned companies such as GXO Logistics, XPO Logistics, and Walkers Transport. Amy's career journey in HR has been marked by significant achievements. Previously, Amy worked as a Senior Manager, Talent and Learning role

Apr 17, 2024Business

Headstar continues growth with five new appointments

Specialist finance recruitment consultancy Headstar has expanded its team with five new hires as it looks to keep up with surging demand for its services. Nichola Davies has joined the business as a manager specialising in the placement of finance professionals in qualified and senior finance roles. She arrives with a wealth of experience, having worked in recruitment since 2009 in both agency and in-house roles across a variety of industries. She’s joined by Jade Goodman who takes up the ro

Apr 15, 2024Business

Woolly collaboration brings Yorkshire brands together

Two successful Yorkshire brands have come together to launch a unique range of felted wool products made entirely in Yorkshire. Clapham-based countrywear clothing brand, Glencroft, and Ilkley-based felted wool company, Little Beau Sheep, have come together to launch a limited-edition laundry ball and felted soap. The partnership came about when Edward Sexton who owns Glencroft, met up with Sarah Turner, managing director of Little Beau Sheep at the Great Yorkshire Show last year. Having go

Apr 10, 2024Business

Wilkinson Woodward appoints new trainee solicitor

Calderdale and Kirklees law firm Wilkinson Woodward is pleased to welcome new trainee, Georgia Holding. Coming from a non-legal background, Georgia who graduated from Bangor University, moved back to Huddersfield to work for another local leading law firm for five years as a corporate paralegal. While working full time she also completed her GDL and LPC part time on weekends. In her new role at Wilkinson Woodward, Georgia will be based at the firm’s Huddersfield office, handling a mix of cor

Apr 9, 2024Business

Award-winning Huddersfield developer launches leaflet drop campaign

Award-winning residential developer Yorkshire Country Properties (YCP) has launched a brand-new campaign this month to highlight four of its finest houses in West Yorkshire. YCP is undertaking a 38,000 leaflet drop by Royal Mail in specially selected locations in Huddersfield, Holmfirth, Fenay Bridge, Meltham, Thongsbridge, Honley and Overton. The leaflets offer £5,000 worth of incentives for four YCP homes, which are fully furnished and ready for occupation now. Two of the four houses are

Apr 8, 2024Business

Eaton Smith congratulate Martha Khan on qualifying as a solicitor

Eaton Smith Solicitors are very excited to be congratulating their own Martha Khan on officially qualifying as a Solicitor after successfully completing her training contract with the firm. Martha joined Eaton Smith in 2021 as a legal assistant in their Commercial Property team, and her diligence and enthusiasm have shone through. She has now become a valued member of their Dispute Resolution team as Solicitor. Martha commented on the milestone: "I am so pleased that I have qualified after l

Apr 4, 2024Business

Mary Portas OBE, is headline speaker at Yorkshire Sustainability Festival 2024

In a bid to encourage businesses to think twice about sustainability and come together to achieve ethical growth, Mary Portas OBE will be heading up the speaker stage on day one of Yorkshire Sustainability Festivals’ two day conference hosted later this year. Last month, Kevin McCloud MBE was announced as keynote speaker for day two. Kate Hutchinson, Founder of Yorkshire Sustainability Festival (YSF), said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have both Mary Portas and Kevin McCloud joining us for

Apr 3, 2024Business

Join us for quality networking in 2024

Yorkshire Businesswoman hold 12 events each year, usually on the first Friday of each month from 3pm to 5pm.. We welcome both members and guests at different locations across Yorkshire. Members can reserve their place on the private member area and guests can sign up on the event section on this website. Save the dates Below are the dates and venues confirmed so far this year. Friday 5th April - Banyan Bar & Kitchen, Leeds City Square 3pm to 5pm. Friday 10th May - This is the Yorkshire B

Apr 2, 2024Business

Souvenir images now available from the first Yorkshire Businesswoman Awards 2024

Following on from the inaugural Yorkshire Businesswoman Awards, our fabulous photographers Roth Read are sharing all images captured on the night with members and guests. If you brought guests on the night, please do share the link below with them. Roth Read are offering you the opportunity to see and buy some of the great photos that were taken on the day of the event. Link to Gallery: https://rothreadphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/YBW_Awards Password: Uhvs9614 There is a free do

Mar 26, 2024Business

Chadwick Lawrence’s Asma Iqbal hosts second charity Iftar

Chadwick Lawrence, a leading law firm in Yorkshire, recently held their second Charity Iftar event on 21 March 2024 to promote diversity, inclusivity, and different faiths and cultures. The event, held in The Madisson, Bradford, brought together many businesses and individuals. Asma Iqbal, partner at Chadwick Lawrence, said in her welcome speech, “Ramadan gives us the perfect opportunity to share food with our friends and eat together, strengthen existing relationships and develop new friendsh

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