Halifax-based member and law firm Wilkinson Woodward has announced the appointment of conveyancing specialist Jessica Stansfield.
Chamber member Fulneck School in Pudsey, Leeds is running a series of free science workshops on Saturdays in the autumn term for pupils in the local area.
On Thursday 22nd October 7pm, Chamber member and Huddersfield accountancy practice, Sheards, are hosting their annual quiz night at Lockwood RUFC in aid of The Town Foundation.
Nine Chambers of Commerce, including the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, which in total represent over 16,000 businesses employing over 1.4m workers across the North of England, have produced a joint assessment of the considerable opportunities the Northern Powerhouse can provide the UK economy.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has upgraded its UK GDP growth forecast for the next three years, from 2.3% to 2.6% in 2015, 2.6% to 2.7% in 2016, and 2.6% to 2.7% in 2017. The principal driver for the leading business group’s forecast upgrade is stronger than previously expected growth in both the UK’s service sector and consumer spending.
Onward Holdings Ltd, a leading supplier of warehousing in the north of England, is looking for additional units to purchase, or potentially buy land, as part of investment plans aimed at delivering much-needed locations for companies to set up logistics operations in the Yorkshire area.
On Monday 19th October, Chamber member Sheards Accountancy will be hosting their next FREE Business Start Up workshop following the success of previous business workshops.