A Harrogate business guru who advises SME owners on growth and profitability has joined a Yorkshire-based management consultancy as its commercial director. Peter Dickinson - who began his career as a mainframe engineer with International Computers Limited (ICL) and spent more than two decades working in the Middle East, America and
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New branch managers at Europa in Sheffield and Leeds
Europa Road, a division within Europa Worldwide Group, has announced four role changes across its UK branch network, recognising homegrown talent within the business. This has resulted in four new branch managers for Leeds, Nottingham, Sheffield and Birmingham, where the Europa Road teams provide sales and account management for its European
Business social impact celebrated at Raising the Bar awards event
Businesses have gathered in Leeds to celebrate the social impact being made across the region through local commerce. Twelve businesses were shortlisted in the West and North Yorkshire Chamber’s Raising the Bar awards which recognised exceptional commitment to those "giving back" through fundraising, volunteering and supporting across the categories of economy,
Mid Yorkshire Chamber welcomes trio of professionals to its board
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has appointed three inspiring professionals to its board of directors ahead of its planned growth in 2019. Alison Palmer, corporate partner at Eaton Smith, Mark Evans, director of Better Telecoms, and Jan Szczepanski, director of the SFB Group Wakefield office, join the existing team to
York City Knights player tackles new role as club growth manager
Former Super League Player Ben Cockayne - who currently plays at York City Knights in the Championship - has taken on another key position within the club, as their new club growth manager. With 346 pro games under his belt and 129 tries, he is starting the transition from playing life
Powerful tribute to domestic abuse victims boosts awareness and fundraising
A family law firm’s partnership with a charity which helps victims of domestic abuse is raising awareness and boosting fundraising. Leeds and Harrogate specialist family law firm Jones Myers and IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) have hosted an art installation, ‘In Her Shoes’ which features 100 pair of shoes to symbolically
Leeds football firm’s record year of growth
A start-up sports business, specialising in children’s football coaching, has increased revenue by nearly 300 per cent in its third year in business. Established in 2015, Foot-Tech Academy has reported a record year of growth, having increased revenue from £14,000 to £55,000. The firm has also expanded into East Leeds and
Experienced Yorkshire insurance professional joins JM Glendinning
JM Glendinning, the Leeds-based insurance broking, financial and health and safety services group, has appointed Wendy Cornwell-Vernon as private client account executive, to support growth and add further depth of experience to its team. Bringing over 25 years’ experience of working in the insurance industry to the role, Wendy moves into
Drax apprentice evening inspires the next generation
The chief executive of the UK’s biggest power station says the success of their recent apprentice open evening shows the high level of interest amongst school leavers in science and engineering careers – as he confirmed plans to increase next year’s intake of apprentices. More than 160 students and parents attended
