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') titled 'Finance - New Options For SME's', the panel will advise on Yorkshire grants and funding available for businesses and organisations of all sectors and sizes. Experts in the field have already been confirmed for the panel to discuss new and existing grants.

Confirmed Panellists

Andy Davidson - Head of Business & Private Banking (West Yorkshire) at Yorkshire Bank
Wayne Spratt - Regional Sales Manager at Aldermore Bank PLC
Peter Beresford - Managing Director of RedSky Corporate Services
David Guild - Business Development Manager of the British Enterprise Fund (BEF)

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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