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October 20, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Rural voice to influence regional decision making

New devolutionary powers are evolving the focus of a rural network that gives the countryside a voice, as it seeks to ensure countryside dynamics are considered by policy makers. The Yorkshire Food Farming and Rural Network is a group supported by farming charity the Yorkshire Agricultural Society that has been operating for more than a decade. The Network is adapting to changing local and national government agendas as Chair Madge Moore begins her third and final term at the helm. Madge has

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October 18, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Innovative rural women share their success stories

Stories of innovative diversification and inspiring accounts of rural careers have been shared at a sold-out Autumn Gathering of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s Women In Farming Network. The milestone 10th autumn get-together of this thriving network of women who live and work in the countryside brought together 130 delegates at Pavilions of Harrogate on the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate on Tuesday 10th October 2023. Held in the spirit of celebration, inspiration and friendshi

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October 11, 2023|Business

Senior appointment for The Data City

Global data company The Data City has appointed Kelly Weston to its board in the new role of chief operating officer. Kelly joined the company two years ago as a consultant and has become a key team member, leading all aspects of operations. Her previous roles include founding her own management consulting firm and a series of senior positions in digital agencies. Commenting on the appointment, Paul Connell, executive chair of The Data City, said: “We are extremely pleased to announce that K

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September 28, 2023|Entrepreneurs

‘Women in business should not feel they have to take a backseat’ - Dame Sharon White

Dame Sharon White, who chairs of the John Lewis Partnership, will share her personal journey as a female leader for the latest public lecture in a University of Leeds series celebrating strong women. Dame Sharon will reflect on her background and varied career through the lens of female equality for the 2023 Alice Bacon Lecture on 2 November. “I am so pleased to be joining the Alice Bacon lecture series this year. It is a great opportunity to share experiences and maybe some lessons along th

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September 20, 2023|Entrepreneurs

What our members say

My name is Zoe Hands and I am the Sales Leader at The Leeds Marriott Hotel. I have worked at the hotel for almost 25 years starting as a waitress and working my way up the ladder! I love being a member of The Yorkshire Businesswoman group. I really enjoy attending events and being a part of such an amazing and supportive group of women! I joined Yorkshire Businesswoman about 2 years ago and I can honestly say that it has changed my life for the better. My friend Perrin Read recommended the g

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August 31, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Baroness Karren Brady CBE offers free webinar to empower UK small business owners

Baroness Karren Brady CBE, one of the world's most respected business icons, will host a free webinar on Thursday 7th September 2023 at 11.00am for small business owners across the country. The event, in collaboration with Simply Business, one of the UK's leading providers of small business insurance, will see Baroness Brady address some of the pressing concerns and challenges that are keeping small business owners awake at night. Participants will have the opportunity to submit questions in a

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August 29, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Thriving Leeds marketing agency announced as finalist for prestigious business award

Leeds-based marketing agency, Youbee Media, which specialises in supporting businesses across a whole host of digital and traditional marketing activities has announced they are finalists in this year's Enterprise Vision Awards - the UK’s largest awarding body that is dedicated solely to celebrating inspirational women in business. The Youbee Media team, which was founded in 2020, by Director, Rebecca Hopwood (pictured left) is one of nine finalists for the ‘New Business’ award. Competition fo

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August 25, 2023|Entrepreneurs

FL Leadership Summit & Awards are now open

Are there any women in your business who deserve recognition? This is an opportunity to reward the women in your business, promote corporate gender equality and generate positive employer brand exposure. Nominations and applications will close on the 8th of September, 2023. With this year's summit theme being "Women Breaking Barriers", we celebrate women who have overcome exceptional odds to get where they are. We want to celebrate the role models, those inspiring their teams and the next

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August 14, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Inspirational creative director to leave Sunny Bank Mills

Jane Kay, the inspirational creative director at Sunny Bank Mills’ acclaimed Art Gallery in Farsley is leaving after 10 years at the forefront of the Mills’ creative regeneration. Jane, in conjunction with Sunny Bank’s co-managing directors William and John Gaunt, has established the Gallery as one of the finest independent art and making spaces in Yorkshire. Jane, who arrived at Sunny Bank 10 years ago after a successful legal career with a top Leeds law firm commented: “I am immensely prou

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August 8, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Customers raise more than £18,000 to invest in their zero waste store

Dedicated customers of a zero-waste shop have raised more than £18,000 to invest in the eco-business’ growth. All is Good, based in Penistone, South Yorkshire, asked its customers to back a crowdfunding campaign to raise the finance it needs to expand the refill section of its community store. Hundreds made ‘pledges’ to support the initiative and collectively they smashed the ambitious £18k target, within the crowdfunder’s six-week deadline. This upfront finance now allows the business to

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August 4, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Shackletons appoints new CEO to manage growth

Shackletons, the Yorkshire-based heritage furniture brand, announces the appointment of Donna Bellingham as new chief executive officer. Donna's strategic hire is a pivotal move to strengthen the leadership team and support the business through further growth. Donna has led boards through acquisition, recession and growth. She joins Shackletons following 18 years as CEO of Parker Knoll, Duresta and Collins & Hayes, all premium furniture brands within the Sofa Brands International stable. Pre

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July 31, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Azets appoints director to rapidly growing specialist team

The Yorkshire-based Technical Accounting and Valuations team at UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm Azets has appointed Sabrina Khushi as valuations director. Sabrina’s appointment takes the award-winning team to a total of 14 people, making it one of the largest in the region. Sabrina has more than ten years of experience in professional practice and industry, spanning a variety of sectors and businesses, from family-owned SMEs to international groups. Her specialist expertise strength

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