Business Events

Genesis Business Systems is hosting an event to help businesses discover how Windows 8, the new Office, and the range of devices they are used with, come together to provide a complete business solution. The location is Genesis Business Systems, Goulton Street, Hull, and it will start at 10am and finish at around 4pm. It’s free including lunch. Register at [email protected] or call 01482 210999.

November 22

Business leaders from McKinsey, National Grid and Green Alliance explore whether Circular Economy is the answer to business prosperity at Squire Sanders event. Venue: The Carriage Works, Millennium Square, Leeds. There is no charge for attending the debate. If you would like to attend this event, which starts at 9am, email [email protected]

Calderdale and Kirklees Manufacturing Alliance (CKMA) has arranged an opportunity to meet with specialist advisers who can offer expert guidance on any aspect of international trade. A keynote speech by Ian Farquahar, managing director of wind energy at David Brown Gear Systems, and a case study from Sowerby Bridge-based Rosehill Polymers will explain how these two companies have benefited from expanding their horizons beyond the UK. Sponsored by UKTI, the event will be held at the Briar Court Hotel, Halifax Road, Huddersfield from 5.30pm. Members of CKMA and non-members are all welcome to come along. For further details see www.ckma.co.uk and to book email [email protected]

November 23

RICS Yorkshire and Humber Construction Dinner at The Queens hotel, Leeds. This year’s after-dinner speaker will be award-winning comedian Rod Woodward, known for winning the BBC comedy competition Funny Business in 2008 and appearing alongside Patrick McGuinness on his 110-night nationwide tour. Visit the web-site: rics.org/yhconstruction dinner

Grimsby and North Lincolnshire Society of Chartered Accountants annual dinner. Location: Humber Royal Hotel, Grimsby 7 for 7.30pm. Cost: £35 (inc VAT).Book online at www.icaew.com/yorksandhumber or contact: Gillian North Telephone: +44 (0) 113 322 0872. Email: [email protected]

November 28

The direct effects of a sodden summer and autumn on Yorkshire farmers’ cashflow will be among the issues tackled by a breakfast seminar. Senior taxation, banking and property experts will be on hand at the Northallerton event at 8am at Romanby Golf & Country Club. Places are free but limited, please contact [email protected] or fax 01609 702001 to book your place.

November 29

Grant Thornton in Sheffield is hosting its twice yearly technical update for local businesses. The free breakfast event will take place at 2 Broadfield Court and offers an overview of technical developments in areas such as UK GAAP and IFRS, VAT and effective tax planning. To reserve a place, contact Katie Smith on 0114 255 3371 or email [email protected]

December 6

Hosted by AWB Charlesworth Solicitors and Natwest, professional networking forum Women@Work is holding its second, quarterly event from 6-8pm at Copper Dragon Brewery, Snaygill Industrial Estate, Keighley Road, Skipton. Greg Wright, the Yorkshire Post’s Deputy Business Editor is the keynote speaker. He will be discussing ‘PR and dealing with the media’. Contact April Chamberlain, managing partner, WB Charlesworth Solicitors: 01756 692 877 [email protected]

December 7

Servatech will cover the best of Microsoft Windows Server 2012’s features at a breakfast seminar from 8.30am. The event is free and includes breakfast. The event will be at Servatech’s Wakefield office. Delegates are asked to pre-register at www.servatech.co.uk/breakfasts