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Sue Cooke announces retirement as 3M BIC CEO
Sue Cooke, CEO of the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) and deputy director for Regional Enterprise at the University of Huddersfield, has announced her retirement following a 40-year career in business support, innovation and economic development.
Sue joined the 3M BIC as CEO in 2019 and has helped grow
Inspiring the next generation: Wellington Place hosts sixth Women of the Future event
In celebration of International Women’s Day (8th March), MEPC proudly hosted its sixth Women of the Future event at Wellington Place.
The inspiring initiative, in collaboration with Ahead Partnership, has been designed to empower Year 9 female students as they explore career opportunities in a safe and supportive environment.
International Women’s Day 2025: York Biotech Campus champions Women in STEM
York Biotech Campus (YBC), Yorkshire’s leading bioscience hub, is celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD – 8th March), by spotlighting the achievements of women in STEM.
In line with this year’s theme, Accelerate Action, YBC is showcasing the stories of successful women working at the science park to encourage
Move to create £250m investment fund in West Yorkshire
An ambitious plan to create a multimillion-pound investment fund to boost jobs, accelerate economic growth and put more money in people’s pockets is set to go before regional leaders.
Declaring that “now is the time to invest”, regional mayor Tracy Brabin will put forward proposals for a new, £250
Much loved Harrogate charity boss steps down
Emily Fullarton, the much-loved executive director of Harrogate mental health charity Wellspring Therapy and Training, is stepping down after 10 successful years.
Emily took over from Elaine Wainaina, Wellspring’s founder, in 2015 and has overseen the growth of Wellspring into one of the most admired and successful mental health
Yorkshire rapeseed oil business brings local producers together
The team at a Thixendale family farming business is repeating an initiative to connect local businesses for the benefit of their customers.
Following the success of previous collaborations, Jennie Palmer from Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil approached selected Yorkshire food and drink businesses to participate in the fifth ‘EAT Yorkshire' promotion
Chadwick Lawrence advises on seven-figure sale of occasion wear label Lavish Alice
Yorkshire-based law firm Chadwick Lawrence has advised on the sale of occasion wear label Lavish Alice, known for its A-list clientele including Gigi Hadid and actress Lindsay Lohan, to womenswear brand Club L London.
Chadwick Lawrence has provided trusted legal support to Manchester-based Lavish Alice for over a decade and