Entrepreneurs

A prominent member of Sheffield’s business community has been awarded an OBE in King Charles’ New Year’s Honours List. Sheffield Chamber of Commerce chief executive Louisa Harrison-Walker was awarded the honour in recognition of her sterling work supporting South Yorkshire, it’s businesses and communities. Louisa has led

Hull College is delighted to announce that Lynette Leith, vice principal for Curriculum and Skills, has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in this year’s New Year’s Honours. The prestigious accolade has been awarded in recognition of Lynette’s exceptional contribution to the Further Education

Award-winning Yorkshire based Mini First Aid is expanding with investment from Finance Yorkshire. The company was founded nine years ago by Yorkshire Businesswoman of the Year award winner, Kate Ball who has successfully grown the business which now operates more than 70 franchises covering most of the UK. Mini First

Entrepreneurial art teacher and founder of Calm Creations Club, Steph Nelson, 27, from Morley, has launched ‘The Big Christmas Craft’, a heartwarming initiative that brings together over 500 children from local primary schools and community groups across West Yorkshire, to design and create Christmas cards for older people in local

An inspirational French cheesemonger has opened at the award-winning Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, near Leeds. Metz Cheesemonger is owned by Emmanuelle Metz who has more than a decade of experience of selling cheese in both Yorkshire and France. Emmanuelle’s shop is beautifully situated at the front of the

This year’s Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list has been announced and includes Amelia Peckham, Co-founder of Yorkshire business Cool Crutches & Walking Sticks. Recognised for their work as a disability changemaker, Amelia is being celebrated as one of the 100 most influential disabled individuals in the UK and

Technology is reshaping the business landscape, and women entrepreneurs are embracing these changes. Adopting the latest innovations is no longer just about staying competitive; it’s about thriving in an evolving environment. By understanding and applying key tech trends, women in business can empower themselves, grow their ventures, and influence