February 2016 | Midland Hotel

The Yorkshire Enterprise Network (YEN) and The Telegraph & Argus have set a date for their first Bradford Means Business networking event of 2016.

On Thursday 25th February 2016, we will once again visit the famous Prince's Ballroom at The Midland Hotel for an evening of casual networking, a range of prominent keynote speakers and free canapés and drinks. Registration will begin at 6pm.

The event will also host a panel session (Similar to BBC's 'Question Time') focused around Yorkshire grants and funding available for businesses organisations of all sectors and sizes. Experts in the field have already been confirmed for the panel to discuss new and existing grants. The audience will also be free to ask for any advice to aid business growth and the options available to them.

The prestigious Midland Hotel is located on Cheapside, Bradford, BD1 4HU, opposite the new Broadway Shopping Centre.

Click here to register for this month's free YEN event

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