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Conveyancing specialist joins Calderdale legal practice

Halifax-based member and law firm Wilkinson Woodward has announced the appointment of conveyancing specialist Jessica Stansfield.

Is your child passionate about Science? Free Science Workshops at chamber education member Fulneck School

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.

Sheards Accountancy Host Quiz Night in aid of The Town Foundation

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 Northern Chambers lead Northern Powerhouse talks

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.

Strong service sector and consumer spending drive UK growth upgrade

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 plans to invest in land for new warehousing sites

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.

Kevin Winterburn hosts October’s Business Start Up Workshop

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.