Six Yorkshire and Humber companies have reached the national finals of the Responsible Business Awards for making a difference to their communities and workplaces. A further eight organisations have also received shortlisting accolades at the awards spearheaded by Business in the Community (BITC) which is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Prince
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Helping hand for Yorkshire food and drink SMEs to trade with big business
The charity Business in the Community (BITC) and Santander UK have joined forces to give Yorkshire SMEs the chance to meet senior buyers from three of the UK’s largest food and drink sector businesses at a free event in Leeds on May 20. Regional food and drink small businesses will be
Drax boss to speak on sustainable business agenda
Peter Emery, operations director of Drax Power Ltd, is joining a powerful line up of speakers putting the business case for sustainability at a conference organised by Business in the Community (BITC), in Sheffield on May 6. Drax Power Ltd used to be the largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the
Prominent UK and regional leaders urge bosses to drive sustainable business agenda
High profile regional and national business leaders will be promoting the business boosting benefits of being a responsible and sustainable company at a conference in Sheffield in May. Spearheaded by Business in the Community (BITC) which champions responsible business practice, the fourth annual Business Unusual Conference takes place at the Edge
Asda CEO appointed Business in the Community’s regional HRH Ambassador
Business in the Community (BITC) has appointed president and CEO of Asda Stores Ltd, Andy Clarke, as the Prince’s Ambassador for responsible business in Yorkshire and Humber. Mr Clarke brings a wealth of experience and expertise from current roles which include Ambassador of the Prince’s Trust and President of the Institute
Industry day showcases careers opportunities for Barnsley’s young people
Local employers are set to boost the aspirations of 600 pupils from across Barnsley at a special careers event to outline the wealth of opportunities available to students when they leave school. Organised by Business in the Community (BITC) on behalf of Barnsley Council, the annual I Know I Can industry
Responsible Business Awards: a chance for Yorkshire & Humber businesses to shine
The charity Business in the Community (BITC) is urging Yorkshire and Humber based companies to showcase their outstanding corporate social responsibility achievements by entering its annual Responsible Business Awards. The UK’s longest-running and most robust corporate responsibility awards celebrate companies that are delivering positive impact on employees, young people, local communities
Yorkshire company Ivent gets a 1st in online events
Leeds based online event provider Ivent has announced significant business wins in the education sector with new contracts totalling in excess of £150,000. With London’s Kings College, Middlesex and York University all recently commissioning Ivent to deliver their bespoke online events showcasing the institutions in virtual open days as well as
Education and training providers raise ambitions of Barnsley’s young people
Local education and training providers will be boosting the dreams and hopes of 600 pupils across Barnsley at a special event to outline the wealth of work and career opportunities available to them after leaving school. The annual I Know I Can Ambition Barnsley event returns on Wednesday 22 October, aiming
Yorkshire & Humber firms in responsible business excellence spotlight
Three hundred guests celebrated the success of companies making a difference to Yorkshire and Humber communities at the annual Responsible Business Awards. The awards, which were held at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford, are run by the charity, Business in the Community (BITC). Among the winners was Paul Kelly, vice president