Rutland Mills Developers – Wakefield Is Open To Business
City & Provincial Properties PLC, the developers responsible for completing the regeneration of Rutland Mills at the city’s historic Waterfront, has unveiled why it has chosen to invest in Wakefield to create what could be a ‘northern extension’ to its hugely successful Tileyard Studios, a creative hub based in London.
Why Wakefield
Skills gaps, apprenticeships and Wakefield’s retail offering were key issues debated at Why Wakefield, a panel discussion staged at the MY Conference in support of Wakefield Business Week.read more
LSE Lists Britcon in Report on European Inspiration
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire based building company Britcon has been listed by the London Stock Exchange in its latest report of ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Europe’.read more
Raising a toast to retail and hospitality
Retail and hospitality is a growing sector within Wakefield, with opportunities presented by The Bid and also news of a multi-million-pound investment in The Ridings Shopping Centre, we weren’t surprised to see an entire morning dedicated to this important sector.read more
A Focal Point For Business Week
The MY Conference, for many, is at the heart of business week. Set mid way through the week-long celebration, it always promises a diverse mix of exhibitors alongside informative speakers.read more
Tax Relief For Innovators
Local businesses at the forefront of innovation could be missing out on thousands of pounds’ worth of tax relief and cash back from HMRC, according to Wakefield based Sanders Geeson.read more
Cognitiv Means Business Pechakulcha Style!
There is no doubt that day one of Wakefield Business Week featured an exciting mix of opportunities for local businesses. With a launch event that focused on the theme ‘international trade’ and the manufacturing forum’s ‘find your business voice’ being just two examples of what was on offer. Alongside this, and adding a twist to traditional workshops and seminars was Cognitiv’s Pechakulcha style event.read more
Going Global Message For Business Week Launch
Wakefield’s global ambition kick-started Wakefield Business Week 2016 on Monday (13 June) when more than 100 delegates joined a panel of experts to discuss the benefits of international trade and inward investment at The Kings Croft Hotel in Pontefract.read more
LSE Lists Britcon In Report On European Inspiration
Wakefield and Lincolnshire based building company Britcon has been listed by the London Stock Exchange in its latest report of ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Europe’.read more
Further Expansion Plans For TopicUK
Following a successful 2015 with the launch of two new magazines for TopicUK covering South Yorkshire and Soho, 2016 is shaping up to be just as successful with a further business magazine planned for Leeds this Summer. This will be the seventh magazine within the group, including Close Up for Business, the official Magazine of the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.