The Institute of Directors (IoD) has boosted its Yorkshire and North East team with two key appointments. Kazi Sajeed joins the business leaders’ organisation as communications and marketing assistant while Shak Hakim has been appointed membership relationship manager. Kazi is a University of Bradford graduate in Business and Management Studies who has
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IoD appoints ambassadors for West Yorkshire
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has boosted its presence in West Yorkshire with the appointment of two new Ambassadors. Poonam Kaur, managing director of Wakefield-based business support services provider fds, and Natalie Allen, business development manager at Leeds Beckett University join the business leaders’ organisation to promote membership and best business
Former chapel almost fully let after £1.5m conversion
A former chapel in Harrogate that was converted into state-of-the-art serviced offices is 90 per cent let - just 12 months after completion. Entrepreneur Robert Fearnley spent £1.5m developing 55 Grove Road after spotting a gap in the market for high-end, contemporary office space in the spa town. The site has filled
Howarths and University of Huddersfield partner on HR research
A Yorkshire HR and employment law firm has partnered with the University of Huddersfield to deliver a research project designed to help Yorkshire’s businesses remain attractive to new graduates and prevent the so-called “brain drain” of future HR talent to London and the South. Howarths People and Safety Management, based in
Tenant agrees new five year lease on Rotherham office
Acting on behalf of CRT Property Investments Ltd, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, specialist real estate asset management company, Blue Marble Asset Management (Blue Marble) has secured a new lease with the existing tenant of a Rotherham office suite. The un-named tenant took a new five year
Lady Ruby Sykes honoured at Director of the Year awards
Lady Ruby Sykes has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Institute of Directors (IoD). The former High Sherriff of South Yorkshire has devoted much of her time to working for public organisations and charities. She is married to the renowned industrialist and former Master Cutler Sir Hugh Sykes. Lady
Blue Logic named as “best tech place to work”
Blue Logic has retained its crown at the National Technology Awards as "Best Tech Place to Work". Blue Logic’s have been recognised for its commitment to the technology sector, business transparency, incentives, rewards and strong commitment to charity are some of the reasons behind the achievement. The National Technology Awards are the
Hitachi Capital UK to accelerate business finance growth with franchise finance acquisition
Leeds-based Hitachi Capital UK has significantly strengthened its business offering with the acquisition of Franchise Finance Ltd, a specialist financial services provider to the franchising industry. The transaction boosts Hitachi Capital UK’s lending base to SMEs and franchisees, bringing considerable senior consultancy experience to the Group and helping to build a
Spa Therapist faces glowing future after securing start-up investment
An award-winning massage therapist has plucked up the courage to launch her dream spa, after securing a lifeline Start-Up loan from alternative funding provider Finance For Enterprise. Lindsey Jones, 29, from Ravenfield, Rotherham secured a Start Up loan to give her former mobile massage business a permanent hope, enabling her to
Redfern Travel to rebrand as Corporate Travel Management
Redfern Travel is to rebrand as Corporate Travel Management (North of England) Ltd. The Bradford-based travel management company was acquired by top ten global TMC Corporate Travel Management (CTM) in December 2016, thanks to its incredibly strong online presence, its innovative and highly-skilled team and its expertise in managing travel for