Four businesses from across the Mid Yorkshire region have been crowned winners in the regional heats of the Chamber Business Awards 2019. Now in their 16th year, the Awards are a highlight of the business calendar, recognising the key role that local businesses play in driving the UK economy. The winners include
Kirklees
Hospice partners with Brighouse paytech specialist to launch contactless giving
A West Yorkshire hospice has partnered with a Brighouse based payment technology firm to modernise the way it collects charitable donations. Overgate Hospice, based in Elland, has introduced contactless donation points from Yorkshire Payments for use at fundraising events and at its Elland headquarters. Laura Golding, director of income generation at Overgate
Work begins on £800,000 restoration of 19th Century Holmfirth mill
Leeds specialist contractor, Priestley Construction, has commenced the £800,000 restoration of Green Lane Mill in Holmfirth, into 11 luxury, two-bedroom apartments. Priestley Construction was awarded the contract to carry out a six-month construction programme on behalf of the developer, Green Lane Mill Developments Ltd. The project will see the contractor transform the
Yorkshire Payments appoints head of operations in line with growth strategy
Payment technology specialist, Yorkshire Payments, has appointed Melissa Simons as head of operations as the company looks to double turnover to £4m by the end of 2020. Simons has joined the business following her role as business director for client operations and health a safety at JYL London, whose parent company
Debut TV campaign is the perfect match for long-standing client
Branding experts 10 Associates is creating a buzz for long-standing client Graham & Brown with a new television advert. Branching into the world of TV advertising for the first time in the company’s 15-year history, 10’s film shoot used bees and butterflies to highlight the opulent, perfectly matched range of Graham
New LEP initiative to support digital businesses in Leeds City Region
Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (the LEP) has launched a new initiative to support digital businesses at Halifax Digital Festival this week. The region is becoming an increasingly established digital community and with the imminent arrival of Channel 4’s national HQ, including a Digital Content Unit, the spotlight is on
Holmfirth entrepreneurs to appear on Dragons’ Den
Workshop launched to help northern family businesses grow
Strategic brand consultancy The Engine Room has launched a new workshop aimed specifically at helping family businesses from across the North thrive. The creative specialists will open the doors of their freshly-converted York Mills HQ in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, on 20 November, to hold this practical half-day session. Inviting mid-senior level decision
Electrical specialist relocates to larger premises in Brighouse
Commercial and industrial electrical services expert Brightlec has signed a three-year lease on Unit 1 Woodvale Workshops, Brighouse, to support company growth. Previously based in Leeds, Brightlec has expanded considerably during 2018/2019, adding four new team members and increasing turnover by 30 per cent. The firm is now moving to the
Batley and Spen MP opens fire vehicle manufacturer factory
Batley and Spen MP, Tracy Brabin, has officially opened a new factory at Angloco, Britain’s longest-established manufacturer of fire engines – doubling the company’s production capacity. The 12,000 sq ft site on Alexandra Road, Batley, is now up and running, alongside Angloco’s 30,000 sq ft headquarters, meaning it can now turn