Yorkshire Network Weekly

Weekly Cartoon: "There, Re-Routing Through Sheffield Should Save A Bob Or Two!"

Illustration by Steve Spencer - HS2 Ltd, the company behind the controversial £55.7bn high-speed railway, has been criticised by some South Yorkshire politicians for taking the line through Meadowhall and not Sheffield itself.

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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.

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

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SMEs Priorities For Northern Powerhouse

"Small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy and their support is crucial to help build the Northern Powerhouse. It is less than two years since I first set out ambitious plans to make this a reality and it’s fantastic that so many small firms know about and support our plans. As the FSB research recognises, our devolution revolution is …

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Midland Hotel Funding Panel: Speaker Profiles

On Thursday 25th February 2016, The Yorkshire Enterprise Network (YEN) and The Telegraph & Argus will be hosting our first free networking event of 2016 at The Midland Hotel, Bradford. In association with the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF), we will be hosting an exclusive panel session (in the style of BBC's 'Question Time') titled 'Finance - New Options For SME's'. …

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Funding Help In Focus At Business Networking Event

Funding opportunities for SMEs will be the focus of the first Bradford Means Business networking event of 2016. The event, held by Yorkshire Enterprise Network (YEN) and The Telegraph & Argus takes place this Thursday, February 25th, in the majestic Prince’s Ballroom at Bradford’s Midland Hotel. This month there will be a slightly different format, featuring an expert panel in …

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Opportunities/Positions

We currently have two positions open within the Malik House and Yorkshire Enterprise Network team, click the links below for more information on the job requirements:

• Business Development Executive
• IT Development Executive

For more information, or if you wish to apply for either of these positions, please email malikhouse@ymail.com

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