Business A rising star gets promoted through Harron’s ranks In the three years since she joined Harron as a trainee sales executive at its Royal Wells Park development in Crofton, ambitious Ellie rapidly climbed the ladder to be promoted to senior sales executive in 2021, and has started the new year on the next rung of trainee sales manager. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Meeow appoints marketing director to support global growth Yorkshire Saas firm meeow has expanded its team, appointing a marketing director to help further accelerate its global growth. Kate Tyson, an expert in her field brings with her 20 years of experience building and raising awareness of brands and founders. Her appointment will support the next stage in meeow’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Caroline Hill joins Leeds Building Society’s executive team Leeds Building Society has appointed Caroline Hill as its chief people officer as it looks to the future and further develops its talented workforce. Caroline joins the Society’s executive team from KPMG and was previously chief people and strategy officer at Wesleyan, the financial services mutual, for four years. By The Editor • 1 min read
Travel and Environment Canal charity appoints new chair to Yorkshire and North East advisory board Canal & River Trust, the waterways and wellbeing charity that cares for 316 miles of waterways in Yorkshire and the North East, has appointed Helen Grantham as the new chair of its Regional Advisory Board. The voluntary role, for an initial three-year term, will help the Trust connect people and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Barclays launches nationwide drive to boost small businesses Barclays has launched a package of support aimed at boosting small businesses, with the bank set to host 50 masterclasses a month this year, which will focus on managing cash flow, business growth and support for wellbeing. The classes are open to all small business owners, with national events focused By The Editor • 2 min read
Business CTS UK strengthens marketing team Corporate Trade Supplies UK (CTS UK), the flourishing North Yorkshire-based business supply chain specialists, have appointed Issey Gill as Marketing Assistant Issey, who lives in Crakehall, near Bedale, joins CTS UK at a pivotal stage in the Northallerton company’s development. Issey, who previously worked for leading Yorkshire racehorse trainers By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Interiors firm moves finance in-house with appointment of financial controller Elizabeth Stenson is the latest recruit to join the 23-strong team of fast-growing Yorkshire interiors, architecture and design business Richard Grafton Interiors, which has showrooms in Harrogate, Ilkley and Wetherby. Based at the business’ Harrogate head office, Liz, takes on the role of financial controller. An ACCA qualified management accountant, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Nursery rewards staff as it celebrates 30th Birthday Huddersfield-based Portland Nurseries has rewarded employees with free childcare and other benefits as it celebrates its 30th Birthday. Portland Nurseries celebrated 30 years of serving the local community this year, culminating in a festive celebration at Briar Court Hotel in Birchencliffe. At the party, joint MD Michael Murphy announced all By The Editor • 1 min read
Business A lunch invitation for Yorkshire Businesswoman members Yorkshire Businesswomen members have been invited by fellow member Sarah Restrick CEO of Clique100 to the first Leeds Clique Event of 2022 - Clique 100 Club Business Lunch on Thursday 3rd February with our valued Clique Partner -Dakota Hotel, Leeds. The event will be held in Salon Prive located on By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Cooling and heating firm appoints new operations director Bradford-based commercial refrigeration and air conditioning specialist, Pinder Cooling and Heating has announced the appointment of a new operations director. Gillian Kirtland, a manager of teams, HR and operations, joins the firm as it looks to digitalise its operations and streamline its internal processes. Her senior appointment is a result By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ellers Farm Distillery continues sustainability commitment with pending B Corp® status Ellers Farm Distillery, in North Yorkshire, has announced an exciting update to the distillery’s ambitious vision of balancing people, planet, and profit in business to drive sustainability within the drinks industry with Pending B Corp® status. The Pending B Corp® status means Ellers Farm Distillery, set to open its By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Save the dates for virtual and in-venue Gliterary Lunches 2022 Gliterary lunches are back and for 2022 some events are moving off line and back in person. The list of guest authors will be available shortly but we wanted to give our readers the opportunity to save the dates and plan whether you will be joining online or in person. By The Editor • 1 min read
