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Yorkshire Business Journal, Leeds (2024)

18/05/2023

50 of the UK’s leading women entrepreneurs backed by Innovate UK for game-changing ideas

THREE WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS FROM YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER WIN NATIONAL AWARD AND £50,000 EACH IN GOVERNMENT FUNDING

From converting the use of synthetics to wool in aquafarming for more healthier shores to a unique community-led digital training platform for health and social care professionals , Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation Awards will empower three pioneering women from Yorkshire and the Humber to scale their innovative businesses.

These three women entrepreneurs are amongst this year’s 50 winners of Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation Awards who are developing novel solutions to major social, environmental and economic challenges. Each winner will benefit from a £50,000 grant, one-to-one business coaching, and a suite of networking, role modelling, and training opportunities.

Coinciding with International Women’s Day (Wednesday 8 March), the Awards reflect the government’s ambition to give more support to women innovators and business leaders.

23/04/2023

TOMORROW YORKSHIRE BUSINESS CLUB:

We wanted to invite you and your colleagues to a Yorkshire Business Journal event scheduled for Monday 24th of April at the Adelphi Pub in Leeds (1-3 Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ). The event will be held from 5.30pm for an hour: Patrick Robertson from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) will be giving a talk on existing grants and financial support available to companies that the LEP offers.

20/04/2023

YORKSHIRE BUSINESS CLUB:

We wanted to invite you and your colleagues to a Yorkshire Business Journal event scheduled for Monday 24th of April at the Adelphi Pub in Leeds (1-3 Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ). The event will be held from 5.30pm for an hour: Patrick Robertson from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) will be giving a talk on existing grants and financial support available to companies that the LEP offers.

19/04/2023

Calderdale and Kirklees law firm Wilkinson Woodward Solicitors is pleased to welcome Katarzyna (Kasia) Zatorski to its expanding Family Law team.

Kasia has a wealth of experience in family law, specifically in matters concerning children and domestic abuse, and most recently worked at Truth Legal, where she established the firm’s Family Department.

Following her graduation from the University of Huddersfield in 2012, Kasia worked for Sheffield-based Wosskow Brown before starting a training contract at Benjamin Roberts in Halifax. Upon qualification, she joined Ramsdens Solicitors, from where she moved to Truth Legal.

In her new role, Kasia will form part of Wilkinson Woodward’s Family Law team, which deals with all aspects of family law, divorce, children, cohabitation, and domestic violence, and which has a fantastic reputation across not only Halifax, Huddersfield and Brighouse, but throughout Yorkshire and beyond. In addition, she will continue to work closely with various Polish and English organisations and charities to assist victims of domestic abuse across England and Wales.

27/03/2023

Supporting “Daddy”, Mr Andrea Miscia, Editor of during the Launch of University!
Thank you all for joining us!

24/03/2023

Thank you all for coming yesterday and for the incredible support for the Launch of Yorkshire Business Journal!

20/03/2023

Save the Date: Thursday 23 of March 2023,
17 30 - 19 30 YBJ LAUNCH!

After the last week cancellation for the snow, here we are again!

You are all very welcome to join us!

13/03/2023

We are happy to confirm the rescheduled launch/network meeting with the Yorkshire Business Journal to be held on Thursday 23rd of March, further details will soon be made available! Watch this space!

13/03/2023

Leeds-based digital marketing agency Spike appoints new Head of Search Analytics

Following a strong period of growth, the agency has also welcomed a new Executive to its Outreach team

Leeds-based digital marketing agency Spike has announced two new hires in its latest wave of recruitment. Analytics specialist, John Earnshaw, has been appointed in a senior position as the agency’s new Head of Search Analytics and graduate Rosie Snooke has also joined as a Digital Marketing & Outreach Executive.

After working in the digital marketing sector for over nine years, John has climbed the career ladder going from Senior Software Engineer to Head of Software Engineering. This progression has given him a wealth of experience across digital marketing software development, web development best practices, third-party SEO tool integration and the creation of bespoke analytics frameworks. John also has an abundance of digital marketing knowledge that he is expected to bring to Spike’s SEO team.

Speaking about the role, John commented: “With almost a decade spent working in digital agencies, before moving to client-side and freelance SEO development, I never saw myself moving back into an agency role. But, after speaking with Spike directors, Rob Powell and Duncan Colman, it was easy to see that coming back agency-side with Spike was a good move.

“Their genuine drive to deliver the best results for clients, through a collaborative approach, is what drew me to the agency, and now I also understand why workplace culture is also so important in a new role. The team has been refreshingly straightforward, cutting out all the empty promises that usually come with agency culture!”

Rosie Snooke has joined after graduating from Leeds University in her first full-time agency role. She will be working in the Outreach team as the agency's new Digital Marketing & Outreach Executive. This comes following Spike’s recent expansion of its Outreach offering, thanks to a period of strong growth and an increasing number of clients.

09/03/2023

CANCELLED:

Due to the current weather situation unfortunately a few speakers and attendees cannot make it tonight. We took the decision to cancel tonight's event and to reschedule to Thursday 23rd from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. I am very sorry if this will cause problems and if you would like to have a chat with us please call 07783550207.

09/03/2023

CANCELLATION:

Due to the current weather situation unfortunately a few speakers and attendees cannot make it tonight. We took the decision to cancel tonight's event and to reschedule to Thursday 23rd from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. I am very sorry if this will cause problems and if you would like to have a chat with us please call Mr Andrea Miscia, phone number 07783550207.

09/03/2023

Sky-high inflation causes 2023 hangover, stifling tech advances for two thirds of wholesale companies

With UK recession concerns front of mind and inflation still tipping ten per cent1, a new study of UK business has found that two thirds of wholesale businesses (66 per cent)1 are now struggling to fund vital digitisation projects for their sales and marketing functions within previously set budgets. The results reflect how spiralling business costs across the board are impacting companies’ abilities to fully adopt digital sales advances, at a time when the shift to online purchasing is increasing exponentially, so stifling their business growth and keeping them behind tech-savvy competitors.

The research showed that 19 per cent of wholesale firms have not yet been able to adopt digitisation, with budget stated as one the main barriers these firms are facing when looking to adopt new technology, setting them off into 2023 behind their competitors.

08/03/2023

am looking forward to seeing everyone at the Leeds Trinity University tomorrow for the launch/network event by the Yorkshire Business Journal. There will be interesting speakers and a chance to network with the numerous companies that will attend.

See you tomorrow!!

07/03/2023

See you Thursday 9th of March, 17 30 PM.
Everyone is very welcome!

06/03/2023

The clever way to retain carbonation

CO2Sustain set to sparkle in North America in 2023

Leeds-based beverage additive manufacturer CO2Sustain is to launch into the North American market in 2023, leveraging its existing success with leading carbonated drinks manufacturers and bottlers in over 50 countries across four continents, including Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

CO2Sustain recently achieved GRAS approval (Generally Regarded As Safe), providing a green light for entry into the US market.

The company’s patented technology is a tasteless, preservative-free liquid additive which offers multiple benefits for consumers, manufacturers, and bottlers alike:

causes less foaming on pouring and keeps drinks fizzier for longer, thereby enhancing the consumer experience – this is of particular interest in warmer climates (where CO2 loss is even harder to control, yet where PET-bottled drinks are in the highest demand)
adds around 4 weeks to the shelf life of carbonated drinks in PET bottles
allows manufacturers to use 12.5% less CO2 with no noticeable impact – crucial at a time of CO2 shortages
allows manufacturers to use lighter-weight PET with no additional CO2 leaching
cuts energy costs in production, transport and refrigeration
boosts production efficiency thanks to improved filling, increased yields, and fewer rejects
offers a wide range of environmental benefits.

02/03/2023

SAVE THE DATE!

Thursday 9th of March from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Leeds Trinity University the Yorkshire Business Journal has organised a network event. Numerous speakers will be there, Mantra Media, West Yorkshire Combined Authority Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership, Arma Litigation, PanIntelligence and the MBA director from the University of Bradford...please swing by to hear the talks and network!

Although it is free to attend the spaces are limited, please register by sending an email to [email protected]

28/02/2023

SAVE THE DATE!

Thursday 9th of March from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Leeds Trinity University the Yorkshire Business Journal has organised a network event. Numerous speakers will be there, Mantra Media, West Yorkshire Combined Authority Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership, Arma Litigation, PanIntelligence and the MBA director from the University of Bradford...please swing by to hear the talks and network!

Although it is free to attend the spaces are limited, please register by sending an email to [email protected].

22/02/2023

We are pleased to announce the Official Launch of Yorkshire Business Journal.
University, Thursday the 9th of March 2023, 17.30 - 19.30 PM.
Everyone is welcome to join us!

30/01/2023

“ARMA is a Litigation and Corporate boutique law firm

What services does ARMA offer and how do you differentiate from the competition?

ARMA Litigation is an independent law firm based in Leeds specialising in International Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Commercial Transactions. We offer high quality legal services to regional, national and international clients in the UK, US, Middle East, India, Singapore and Scandinavia.

We are a cutting-edge law firm with a new legal culture - A challenger brand with an unrivalled commitment to our clients. We have a unique focus on the promotion of equality, inclusion and diversity, offering a very different experience to clients, partners and staff than other law firms.

We have developed a unique reputation for resolving complex disputes confidentially without reference to the Courts in diverse sectors ranging from international property development, global trade to National Security issues. In the UK, most of our domestic litigation is conducted in the Royal Courts of Justice, Court of Appeal, Intellectual Property Enterprise Court and the London Court of International Arbitration. Clients in crisis don’t want multiple options and we are not afraid to offer clear business-focused advice and support clients making the tough calls.

We act for businesses from start-ups to multi-billion dollar global companies. Our lawyers have a fierce reputation making us a viable alternative to City and national law firms for complex cross border disputes.

Our work includes Injunctions, Claimant Fraud and Asset Recovery, Commercial Litigation, Professional Negligence, Defendant Fraud, Mediation, and Hybrid Litigation with In-House legal teams.

ARMA serves the wider community by making specialist services available to people who would not easily access them.”

Continue to read on our website.

24/01/2023

“BANKS RENEWABLES APPLYING FOR LIFESPAN EXTENSIONS FOR FOUR YORKSHIRE WIND FARMS

Independent renewable energy firm Banks Renewables is applying for extensions to the permitted lifespan for its four onshore wind farms in Yorkshire.

The Hook Moor Wind Farm to the east of Leeds, the Penny Hill scheme near Sheffield, the Marr Wind Farm to the west of Doncaster and the Hazlehead Wind Farm near Barnsley have all been generating clean green electricity for between seven and 11 years, and were each originally given planning permission to operate for 25 years.

But having carried out comprehensive regular maintenance work on the turbines at each site and reviewed their efficient ongoing operational performance, the family firm has now decided to look for permission to extend the lifespan of each of the wind farms by 15 years, to 40 years’ duration.

Planning applications for the lifespan extensions have been submitted to the relevant local authority in each area, with a view to them being considered in the coming months.

No other aspects of the wind farms would change as part of the planning applications, no new turbines are being planned and all the existing planning conditions under which they currently operate, including those which protect the residential amenity of local residents, would remain unaltered.”

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17/01/2023

Save the date!!!

Yorkshire Business Journal launch event
Thursday 9th of March 2023
5.30pm to 7.30pm
Leeds Trinity University Auditorium
There will be numerous speakers, come to network!

17/01/2023

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25/12/2022

Merry Yorkshire Christmas everyone!!!

07/12/2022

Kada Research strengthens client offering with promotions and latest hire

Sheffield economic consultancy welcomes Lewis Pontremoli to its growing team and promotes four existing staff

Kada Research, a UK and International economic development consultancy that provides social and economic research, analysis and advice to the public, private and non-profit sectors, has further strengthened its client offering with another new appointment, and the promotion of four existing members of staff.

The move sees Lewis Pontremoli join the Sheffield firm as a Research Consultant after completing his MSc degree in Environmental Change and International Development at the University of Sheffield, having previously graduated from Sheffield Hallam in 2021 with first-class honours in International Business.

Kada founder Karl Dalgleish says his appointment comes in response to rising demand for social and economic research, impact assessments and strategy development work. There is also growing interest in low carbon solutions so Lewis’s experience of climate and environmental change will be useful.

30/11/2022

As part of York Business Festival, the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub was running an evening event focusing on what the future holds for retail, leisure, and attraction-based businesses in the city centre. Follow us for more details.