Business Connecting Leeds £270 million investment in the transport network has completed After the start of the programme in 2018, the vision for Connecting Leeds was to deliver a transformational change in the transport network and connectivity across Leeds and the wider region, helping to bring people, places, jobs, learning and leisure closer together. By The Editor • 5 min read
Business Fishtank Agency welcomes another Apprentice to the team Yorkshire-based integrated digital marketing specialist Fishtank Agency underlined its commitment to supporting the next generation by appointing a new junior member to its team. Joining the team is Chloe Arnett, a Graphic Design graduate of the University of Lincoln. Chloe will undertake a digital marketing apprenticeship through Leeds-based training and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Father and daughter team tackle green agenda A father and daughter team are transforming their Barnsley-based clothing business into an eco-friendly outfit for future generations. Carl Firth, co-director of school uniform and workwear specialists Vortex Ltd, has appointed University of Leeds graduate Anna to a newly-created post of corporate sustainability manager. In this post, she takes the By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Harvey Nichols host a brilliant breakfast The Brilliant Breakfast, which raises money for The Prince’s Trust, asked people from all over the UK to host a breakfast from 10th - 16th October 2022, to raise money for the leading youth charity. Harvey Nichols, Leeds hosted their Brilliant Breakfast on Wednesday 12th October for 25 their By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Is your marketing process driving your business forward? Do you have a marketing plan that connects your people and your business offering? Book your place at this event and learn the process behind a powerful marketing plan that drives successful activity. Thu, 17 November 2022, 10:00 – 13:00 GMT Virgin Money 94 Briggate Leeds LS1 6NP Delegates By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Wakefield women invited to Hepworth for business support Women in Wakefield are being invited to get together to support each other set up and run businesses with a special event at the Hepworth. The Secret to Empowerment event on October 21 is aimed at women thinking of starting a business or those who run one that is under By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fully funded support for growing small firms and start ups in York Businesses wanting to grow or scale, and start-up enterprises based in York are urged to sign up for a range of fully funded support on a variety of subjects under a programme launched by the City of York Council. The Council is working with Harrogate Borough Council and York & By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Brighouse businesses race to sign up to ‘easy’ gift card initiative The Brighouse Gift Card will launch in November as part of efforts to sustain loyalty for the town and lock in spend locally – BID businesses can accept the card free of charge Over 40 businesses in Brighouse have already signed up to a new gift card initiative for the town. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bayfields appoints People Director to develop employer brand and values Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists has appointed a new people director, tasked with creating a world class employee journey. Claire Hickling brings 27 years of HR experience to the role, which she says will be essential in developing an employer value proposition which acts as as a magnet to talent, creates By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Growing team at West Yorkshire print software business Saltaire based Transeo Media has welcomed Helen Philpot as the new commercial manager. Working with a national remit, Helen will support existing clients and look for new opportunities for Transeo’s range of creative software products. Helen has 15 years’ experience in the print industry having previously worked for Ricoh By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Optimo on track to double forecasted revenue following rebrand Business operations improvement firm, Optimo, has announced its on track to double its forecasted annual turnover by 50% for FY 2022/2023. The Yorkshire-based firm makes the announcement having already hit its initial forecast just six months into the current financial year. It follows a financially steady pandemic year (FY21/ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Modo25 continues exceptional growth with senior appointment Leeds-based digital marketing agency, Modo25 has strengthened its senior leadership team by appointing Nicola Sharp as chief financial officer – bringing the team size to 35. With over 15 years of finance and CFO experience, Nicola has previously held roles as Group CFO at Smoothwall for 11 years, growing the business’ By The Editor • 1 min read
