A leading Dutch investor Nimbus has chosen Leeds as its UK headquarters as it plans to expand by supporting businesses across the Northern Powerhouse. The operation will be led by veteran investor Chris Clegg, a former partner at Endless, who will chair the UK firm. Nimbus is a hands-on investor focusing on
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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
Yorkshire region’s productivity on the up but city growth slows
Yorkshire & Humber will see its overall productivity improve to 2021, and overall economic growth will increase although there will be a slowdown in the recently stronger performing cities such as Leeds Hull and Sheffield, according to a new report from EY. EY’s annual UK Regional Economic Forecast shows that Yorkshire’s
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
Yorkshire business insolvency expert welcomes MPs’ late payments crackdown call
Recommendations from a cross-party committee of MPs for toughening up the UK's late payment regime have been welcomed by a Yorkshire business insolvency expert. Eleanor Temple, chair of R3 in Yorkshire and a barrister at Kings Chambers in Leeds, was speaking after the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee issued
Castle Square advise on management buy-out of Harvest Healthcare
Rotherham headquartered Harvest Healthcare; a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality healthcare equipment has changed ownership in a Management Buy-Out, led by managing director, Neil Davis. The company manufactures, supplies and services active & static mattresses and cushions, profiling beds, and moving & handling equipment to care home groups, community care
Brand consultancy completes overhaul of 19th Century mill
Following a six-figure financial investment and six months of renovation, brand consultancy The Engine Room as moved into its new home in Mirfield – York Mills. The former 19th Century piggery – once owned by the employer of Anne Brontë – was purchased by The Engine Room’s managing director Lesley Gulliver and
Wates & MEPC announce recruitment to help tackle homelessness
Wates Construction, the contractor delivering MEPC’s Wellington Place in Leeds, is set to grow its team on site at the flagship commercial development with the roll out of a pilot employment scheme to help tackle homelessness. The announcement follows the launch of Wates and MEPC’s joint employment initiative at Wellington Place.
Mercure Leeds Centre Hotel now officially open
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Graham Latty, and Lady Mayoress, Coun Pat Latty, officially opened the new Mercure Leeds Centre Hotel at a launch party organised by general manager Ruslana Yarmolyuk. Elegant cocktails and canapés were served to attendees including Splendid Hospitality’s Chairman Shiraz Boghani, vice chairman Nadeem Boghani, CEO