Business Events

The next Harrogate Chamber meeting will take place at the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate from 5.30pm for a 6.15pm start, until approximately 8pm. The meeting topic is ‘How to succeed starting and growing a new business’ with presentations from speakers Teresa Bowe of CCF Accountancy, supported by Tim Hobbah of NatWest Bank and Stuart Pearson of The Trinity Foundation. Interested parties can email [email protected] if they wish to attend.

June 13

Genesis Business Systems is running a Microsoft Experience Day from 10am to 3pm. With the launch of Windows 8 in October and the new Office in the new year, the event includes hands-on experience sessions which will immerse participants in the new technology. The event is at the firm’s offices at Goulton Street, Hull. Register by contacting Luke Pykett at [email protected] or on 01482210999.

June 14

JCI Leeds will present its Ladies Lunch, to be held at Chaophraya in Leeds, between 12.30pm and 2pm. Tickets are £15 in advance and include a two-course meal, welcome drink, £5 donation to local charity 96.3 Radio Aire & Magic 828’s Cash for Kids and a speech from local councillor Lucinda Yeadon. Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/event/6787382243/es2/?rank=1

June 19

Sheffield employers will pick up tips and advice about the legal implications of employees using social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. The event, hosted by law firm hlw Keeble Hawson in conjunction with The Met Club, is at Commercial House, Commercial Street. The seminar runs from 8.30am-10.30am and costs £35+VAT. To reserve a place, email [email protected] or call 01423 525622.

June 20

Hull law firm Stamp Jackson & Procter, with Henderson Insurance, is holding a free advice seminar at The Lowther Hotel, Goole, to help businesses in the transport, logistics and renewables sectors manage risks more effectively. Registration will be at 4pm for a 4.15pm start. Contact Dawn Meekin to reserve your place on 01482 316757.

June 26

The Leeds office of Irwin Mitchell will host a free seminar aimed at helping businesses deal with issues associated with construction and engineering contracts. The free event will take place between 8-10am at Irwin Mitchell’s offices in Leeds at 2 Wellington Place. Contact Helen Rhodes on 0113 218 6441 or [email protected]