Business Events

A monthly networking event, named Breakfast Club, at the Digital Media Centre is open to all. It features regular speakers and offers an opportunity to meet creative, digital companies from across the region. Free to attend.  Second Tuesday of the month from 9-11am. County Way, Barnsley.

April 15

Young Directors Forum: Behind the scenes – The Chocolate tasting experience. Sophie Jewett set up York Cocoa House, a chocolate shop and school in late 2011 and the business is flourishing. Come along to hear her tips about giving customers the service and experience they want. There’s also the chance to learn more about chocolate as well as trying your hand making your own treats. Places are limited for this event at 6.45pm. Visit www.iod.com/yorkshireevents. Members pay £16.50 + VAT; non-members pay £20 + VAT.

April 17

A seminar will look at the risks posed by employees taking time off work with stress related illnesses and how to proactively manage them to minimise the possibility of a claim. It will take place at Chadwick Lawrence’s Huddersfield office: 13 Railway Street, Huddersfield. Registration is at 11.30am for a noon start. Lunch will be available. To book a place, contact Sarah Guest on 0113 225 88 11, alternatively email [email protected]

April 18

Chadwick Lawrence’s specialist family law team, joined by guest speaker Robert Cole, barrister from Broadway House Chambers, will endeavour to assist fellow professionals who may be faced with clients involved in or contemplating separation or divorce. The seminar will take place at Chadwick Lawrence’s Dock Street Office: 8-16 Dock Street, Leeds. Registration is at 4pm for a 4.30pm start. Refreshments will be available. To book your place, email Sarah Guest at [email protected] or call her on 0113 2258811.

April 23

‘Managing change in the workplace’ will be the subject of Barnsley’s ‘HR Network’ seminar from 12pm–2pm. The free two-hour seminar, funded by Enterprising Barnsley, will be held at Barnsley Business and Innovation Centre and is open to all Barnsley based companies. To find out more and book a place visit http://www.enterprisingbarnsley.co.uk/events/managing-change-in-the-workplace

April 30 

Linda Pollard, chairman of NHS Leeds, regional chairman of Coutts Bank plc and Pro-Chancellor/chairman of the University of Leeds, will be the guest speaker at a Yorkshire Talking Heads event from 6.30pm-9pm. She will share her experiences and views of business success, from an early career in private industry, through to smashing the glass ceiling and obtaining key strategic roles within the public sector. Ms Pollard is also chairman of Inspirational Journey, which encourages and promotes women to reach the top of their professions. A two-course dinner with complementary glass of wine at the Leeds Club. Visit www.eventbrite.com/event/4269813126/mcivte