Business Events

Professor Nicola Spence, chief executive, Science City York (SCY), will speak at a Yorkshire Talking Heads event at the Leeds Club, Albion Place, Leeds, from 6.30pm to 9pm. Visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4269209320/mcivte.

Forensic accounting expert Chris Clements, a partner at global professional services network Grant Thornton, is to give a lecture at Leeds Metropolitan University. The event, ‘Forensic accounting in the commercial environment’, will take place from 6-7pm in the University’s Rose Bowl at the City Campus. To confirm your place email [email protected]

February 25

The next East Yorkshire IoD ‘Business Bites’ event, organised in conjunction with Hull University Business School, will look at how social media can be made a commercial driver. ‘Social Media: Let’s get some clarity’ is to be held at Hull University Business School from 5.30-7pm with networking from 5pm. To book, visit www.hull.ac.uk/hubs or contact Pat Coyle at Rollitts on 01482 337318 or [email protected]

CCF Accountancy, based in Harrogate, hosts free seminars helping people to understand the basics of business finance and its latest topic is ‘How To See Into the Future’. The free seminar is taking place at the Cairn Hotel, Ripon Road, Harrogate, from 8-9.30am. A free breakfast will also be served. To book, call CCF Accountancy on 01423 567499.

February 26

A forum event, entitled Show Me The Money, at Bruntwood’s West One in Leeds is aimed at highlighting the alternative sources of funding for growth that are available to SMEs. A panel of experts comprising Richard Taylor of Business Growth Fund, Asad Ali of Blacks Solicitors and Melanie Hird of Seneca Investments will discuss the latest finance for business initiatives. The event takes place between 8.30am and 10am. To register, visit www.downtownleeds.co.uk

February 27

Accountancy firm Grant Thornton, with property adviser BNP Paribas Real Estate and North West law firm Brabners Chaffe Street, is hosting a seminar at its offices for businesses and investors who will be affected by the HS2 Phase 2 scheme. The seminar will take place from 12.30pm (registration from noon) at Grant Thornton’s offices at No 1 Whitehall Riverside in Leeds. To reserve a place, contact Dawn Lockwood on 0113 200 21721 or [email protected]

February 28

A seminar at Moorgate Crofts Business Centre in Rotherham from 8am-10am, will focus on patents for exporters and the associated tax relief. It is being hosted by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) in association with RiDO’s ERDF-funded Growth and Prosperity in Rotherham (Soft Landing Zone) project. Email [email protected] or call 0114 251 8872.