Business

Two years on from the onset of pandemic restrictions, a York business has highlighted the power of local gift cards to drive retail recovery In York, 58% of redemptions of the York Gift Card were at retail businesses, 32% at food and drink businesses, and 4% at both accommodation and

Yorkshire based Blossom Training & Development has been named one of the most exciting new businesses in the region after being shortlisted as part of a brand new awards programme. The StartUp Awards National Series has been launched to recognise the booming startup scene across the UK which has accelerated

* The Provenance Inns & Hotels group will be hiding chocolate eggs in the areas spanning all seven venues, including The West Park in Harrogate and The Punch Bowl in Marton-Cum-Grafton. * Winners of best food offering at The Publican Awards 2022 * The hunt will commence on Good Friday and run until

Fundraiser, Christine Gow made 250 cream teas for family and friends recently and has raised over £3,500 smashing her target to raise money for children’s charity Mothershare. Lord David Shutt of Greetland, OBE PC founded the Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) over 30 years ago and sadly passed

Leeds marketing agency, The Marketing Optimist, has hired Courtney West to expand the agency’s skill base as they continue to grow. She joins as the business moves to the new 2-Work offices at the grade II-listed Bank House in the centre of Leeds at the beginning of April. Managing

Recently digital employers from across Leeds meet with 120 young women from 8 schools in the city, at an event designed to raise awareness of careers in digital and technology and break down barriers of perception, prejudice and unconscious bias around the sector. Taking place at the Asda Merchandising Centre

Leeds baking entrepreneur Savannah Roqaa built her online business the Savvy Baker almost overnight as lockdown commenced in 2020. When friends shared images of the brownie care packages she was dropping off to lift their spirits, she realised she’d stumbled upon a (very hungry) market of devoted foodie fans!