Business Events

As part of Leeds Business Week, KPMG provides a high level overview of the R&D tax relief including the benefits and how to make a claim. This incentive regime is applicable to a wide range of industries from food and finance to manufacturing and media. KPMG’s free seminar offers an opportunity to understand the R&D tax relief system and ask any questions. It starts at 10am at The Carriageworks – Room 5&6, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds. To reserve a place visit http://leedsbizweek.com/ or contact Richard Rose, from KPMG, on 0113 2542940 or email [email protected].

October 1 and 8

Free seminars to make it easier for South Yorkshire businesses to get to grips with the Government’s compulsory auto enrolment pension scheme are to be held in Sheffield and Doncaster. Hosted by Hawsons Wealth Management, of Glossop Road, Sheffield, the events will be at the Copthorne Hotel, Sheffield, on October 1 and at the Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster, on October 8. Both are at 7.30am for an 8am start and any businesses wanting to attend should contact Mel Chittenden at [email protected].

October 4

The Keighley branch of EB Networking (EBN) has issued an open invitation to non-members to attend a free visitor day for its breakfast event at Cougar Park, home of Keighley RUFC. The group meets fortnightly for two hours at the same time and location. Full details are at www.ebnetworking.co.uk. The site also incorporates an online registration facility.

October 9

Hart Shaw Chartered Accountants and Reynolds Trade Credit will host the inaugural meeting of a new breakfast club aimed at bringing together decision makers from local businesses in the Sheffield City Region. The event is taking place at the Aston Hotel on the Sheffield/Rotherham border between 8am and 9.15am, and will focus on Retention of Title clauses. The breakfast club is free to attend. To confirm your attendance contact Brendan Hall at Hart Shaw on 0114 251 8872 or email [email protected]. Places are limited.

October 10

Medtech/life sciences companies can now collaborate with the NHS on R&D and clinical trials to accelerate product innovation. Find out about access routes, IP and funding. This event takes place from 1.30pm to 5pm at Tankersley Manor Hotel, Sheffield. The cost is £45 + VAT. Contact [email protected] to book a place.