Business Events

The first ever Barnsley Business Conference will take place at Barnsley Metrodome. The speaker line-up includes Card Factory founder Dean Hoyle who opened his first shop in Barnsley before going on to build a nationwide card empire of over 500 shops employing over 5,000 staff. For more information or to register to attend visit www.barnsleybusinessconference. co.uk

October 26

Social Media and The Law, part of  Sheffield Chamber of Commerce’s new Friday Focus programme of activity, takes place. The event costs £10 + VAT for Chamber members and £15 + VAT for non-members. For more information and to book a place visit www.scci.org.uk.

November 1

RICS South Yorkshire Local Association Dinner. Enjoy a three-course meal at the Baldwins Omega, Sheffield,  and be entertained by award-winning comedian Gary Marshall, known for appearances in The Comedians and ITV’s Big Big Talent Show. Discounts available when booking 10 or more places. Visit the website: rics.org/syladinner

November 9

The Humberside & District Society of Chartered Accountants’ Annual Dinner 2012. Lord Haskins of Skidby, chair of the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and former chair of Northern Foods, is the guest speaker. Location: Willerby Manor Hotel, 7 for 7.30pm. Cost: £45 (inc VAT) Book online at www.icaew.com/yorksandhumber or contact: Gillian North  Telephone: +44 (0) 113 322 0872  Email: [email protected]

Bradford Chamber of Commerce hosts a pension law update from noon until 2pm at Devere House, Vicar Lane, Little Germany, Bradford. The event is free of charge and will look at the changes to pension law for employers.

November 16

The annual dinner of Bradford Chamber of Commerce is a black-tie event at the Cedar Court Hotel. Steve Wright of Hallmark Cards is the keynote speaker, while there will be an address on the night from current Chamber President  Stephen Wright of Thorite plus Irish comedian Keith Farnan. Tickets are £60 for members, £100 non-members, with corporate table packages and other deals also available. To book, call 01274 206660 or email [email protected]  

November 22

Business leaders from McKinsey, National Grid and Green Alliance will 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. If you would like to attend this event, which starts at 9am, email [email protected] with your name, job title, organisation name and contact details.

November 23

RICS Yorkshire and Humber Construction Dinner at The Queens hotel, Leeds. After-dinner speaker will 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 website: rics.org/yhconstructiondinner