Charity Nominations are open for Calderdale Community Champions The Community Foundation for Calderdale are proud to announce that nominations are open for the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards which will be held at The Venue, Barkisland on 25th November 2021 celebrating the Not-for-profit sector in our borough. Last year, the Awards evening went online, however this year the Community By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Rolling Social presents Rum Fest: Leeds Corn Exchange’s biggest ever event Leeds-based events company, Rolling Social, has been bringing digital celebrations of food and drink to the city throughout lockdown – and now, as the world comes back to life, the fun is set to continue with the hotly anticipated Rum Fest on Saturday 9 October. Whether you’re a rum aficionado By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Eight must-have tools for marketing your business Small businesses are often hesitant to invest in digital marketing as they want to see immediate results, however, strengthening and expanding your digital presence will lead to significant improvements in the future. Digital marketing helps small businesses learn more about customers’ needs, build lasting customer relationships and offers a multichannel By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Law firm strengthens commercial property team Two commercial property lawyers have joined LCF Law, bolstering its successful commercial real estate team. Steve Stanier, who has worked in commercial property for more than 30 years, joins as a senior associate and Angela Macready, who has over 17 years’ experience, joins as an associate. Both previously worked at By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire drivers gear up for UK-first Italian Job rally at The Piece Hall The Piece Hall is set to host the finale of an Italian Job-inspired motor rally in its 66,000 sq ft courtyard this October. Mini and classic car drivers across Yorkshire are invited to take part in the exciting event, which will see 100% of monies donated to support local By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fourth acquisition in 15 months for Ascensor Leeds-based digital marketing agency Ascensor [http://www.ascensor.co.uk/] has revealed their fourth M&A deal in fifteen months, acquiring the assets of Green Gecko Digital, who specialise in search engine optimisation (SEO). The deal, which is for an undisclosed sum, means that Ascensor will secure Green Gecko By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Accelerator programme calls for innovations to help the NHS restore, reset and recover Businesses with digital innovations that can support the NHS with recovery and transformation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic are being invited to take part in the Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network’s (AHSN) digital accelerator, Propel@YH. Yorkshire & Humber AHSN is looking for a broad By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire insolvency expert urges businesses to make use of the final month of furlough An insolvency expert from Yorkshire is urging the region’s directors to make use of the final month of the Government’s furlough scheme to plan for the future. Eleanor Temple (pictured), chair of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 in Yorkshire and a barrister at Kings Chambers in Leeds, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Stafflex renew partnership for another year Long-standing relationship with Stafflex continues * Stafflex have agreed another year of partnership with Huddersfield Town * Recruitment specialists’ logo to appear around John Smith’s Stadium * Comment from Town’s Commercial Director Ian Birtley Stafflex have continued their long-standing relationship with Huddersfield Town, renewing their partnership with the Club for an By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Number 1 Plates raise around £2000 for charity Online number plate retailer Number 1 Plates are delighted to reveal that they have raised an incredible £1909.00 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Mission Motorsport after having completed the gruelling Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge. The Guiseley-based business received donations from customers throughout July and August, as well as By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Employee appreciation: how to promote and maintain a happy workforce It is no secret that every successful business is powered by its talented employees. As business owners, we often need to stop and think about the impact our employees have on our business. After all, without them you simply wouldn’t be able to grow. It is important to show By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman From corporate London fashion to the flowers of the Colne Valley Teb Moema left her corporate fashion career as a learning and development manager in London, moved to the Colne Valley and set up her own floristry business, Moema Floral Design during the height of lockdown. After working in London and having a long career as training and development consultant for By The Editor • 2 min read
