Business SME bank appoints regional relationship manager Katie Roberts has joined challenger business bank, Allica Bank, to spearhead the launch of its direct-to-SME offering in the Yorkshire region. Her principal focus will be in supporting established SMEs in Yorkshire, where she has spent most of her 16 years’ banking and finance working life, and more specifically the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The Artist’s Window at Wellington Place Developer and Asset Manager, MEPC has announced the launch of ‘The Artist’s Window’ at Wellington Place, with the installation of the first winning design. The latest community initiative, working alongside Leeds Arts University, was set up to help support the creative talent in Leeds by showcasing art installations on By The Editor • 2 min read
Business ‘Law in Practice’ placement leads to full-time role for Sheffield graduate A law graduate has become the first of what law firm, Thompsons Solicitors, hopes is “a new wave of lawyers”, following a placement as part of a recent partnership with Sheffield Hallam University. Lucy Etheridge, joined the social justice law firm last October on a part-time basis as part of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Join our unique members club Following the successful launch of Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine last year, we have launched our special members club and are amazed at the response received. Members will receive invitations to exclusive events where you will have the opportunity to network and socialise with likeminded businesswomen and receive special offers, discounts and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The Source opens its doors to help businesses and the unemployed get back to work As the region prepares to get back to work, Sheffield training specialist The Source is opening up to help businesses bounce back and support people the pandemic left jobless. Since 2003 the Skills Academy, a not-for-profit charity, has upskilled thousands of local people, helping many into work and others to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Women in the Workshop – successful course starts in June 2021 The successful Women in the Workshop course is back this June and limited places are available for ladies in the Scarborough area. The course, organised by Futureworks NY in Scarborough, is aimed at unemployed and economically inactive women who are interested in gaining basic hands-on skills, furniture restoration and gaining By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Tiffany Young joins YFM as investment manager YFM Equity Partners (YFM), which has offices in Leeds and Manchester, is continuing to expand its team with the appointment of Tiffany Young as investment manager. Tiffany will join YFM’s investment team to support the origination and execution of new investments across both growth capital and buyout opportunities. Tiffany By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Lightning start to 2021 for Meteoric Meteoric Marketing has got off a flying start in 2021 with the appointment of a new graduate Digital Marketing and Communications Executive and a new Associate Consultant on the back of a number of new client wins. The firm is also recruiting a part-time marketing manager as it looks to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Law firm announces promotion for leading lawyer Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett has strengthened its Regulatory and Corporate Defence (RCD) team with the promotion of one of the region’s leading criminal regulatory lawyers Meghan Waldron. The firm is delighted to announce her promotion to Senior Associate. Specialising in defending businesses and individuals facing investigation or prosecution By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Ripley care worker shares why it’s never too late to change careers Exemplar Health Care is shining a spotlight on Angie Smith from Codnor, Ripley who’s made a significant career change later in her life, encouraging others to consider a role in care. At the age of 56, Angie decided that she was ready for a career change. Having worked at By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Care proceedings specialist appointed director at Huddersfield law firm Huddersfield law firm Wilkinson Woodward Norcliffe and Co has announced the promotion of Children and Care Proceedings specialist Shelley McLachlan to director. Shelley joined the firm in 2014 after achieving a First-Class Law Degree followed by a Master’s in Law and Practice. In 2016 Ms McLachlan qualified as a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sign up to our private membership and receive promotion and offers for your business Following the successful launch of Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine last year, we are now launching our special members club. You will receive invitations to exclusive events where you will have the opportunity to network and socialise with likeminded businesswomen and receive special offers, discounts and support from other members and local By The Editor • 2 min read
