Business Events

IoD West Yorkshire branch holds the first in a series of events for IoD members and their guests. Hear Pete Sumners, corporate banking, Co-operative Banking Group, explaining ‘Bank lending: the new rules’. Doug Burns, The P&A Partnership, will also speak. Starting at 8am, it will take place at the office of Lee & Priestley LLP, Leeds. The event is free for IoD members and tickets cost £30 for non members. For more information visit www.iod.com/yorkshire or call Susanne Foxley 0113 2430152.

September 18

Leeds law firm Clarion is hosting a seminar for in-house lawyers to increase their understanding of issues around breach of contract and damages. The seminar takes place from 9am until 1pm (registration at 8.30am) at Clarion’s new Elizabeth House offices. To reserve a place, please contact Jenny Rennocks on 0113 336 3310 or email [email protected]

IoD North Yorkshire seminar: New thinking on increasing profits in difficult times. This leadership workshop will get to the core of the current business culture in the UK. Amongst topics covered will be leadership and developing your skills, finance and debt collection. To book call Susanne Foxley 0113 2430152 or email [email protected]

September 19

Buying or selling a business? hlw Keeble Hawson and Strategic Corporate Finance provide advice for business owners. Aston Hotel, Sheffield. Time: 9am-1.30pm. Contact: [email protected]

A charity event will mark the second birthday of Crème de la Crème, a Harrogate business networking group for women. The monthly evening meeting in September will be in aid of the Harrogate Share the Care Appeal. The fundraising evening takes place at Jakes restaurant on Oxford Street in Harrogate, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Admission is free. Places for the evening must be booked in advance. Email Sarah Sanpher on [email protected] or call 07809 649686

September 20

Key figures in business and local government will come together to discuss how economic growth and regeneration can be unlocked in Yorkshire. The debate at Aspire in Leeds from 4.30pm will hear from Land Securites’ portfolio director Gerald Jennings and is organised by the British Property Federation in partnership with law firm Squire Sanders. Sarah Pearson, service director for economic growth and housing at Wakefield Council, is also among the panelists. Contact Alex Williamson at [email protected]

September 24

East Yorkshire IoD Master Class: Employee Engagement. This masterclass investigates how Sunday Times top 100 employer, the Sewell Group, engages their workforce. Starting at 1pm it will take place at Sewell Studios, Hull. Tickets cost £25 for both IoD members and non members, to book visit www.iod.com/yorkshire/events or call Susanne Foxley 0113 2430152.

October 4

The Business Secretary Vince Cable is to be the guest speaker at a Met Club event at the Old Swan Hotel from 7pm. Following drinks on arrival there will be a three-course dinner before a speech from Mr Cable followed by a question and answer session. The dinner, which is open to non-Met Club members, is £50+ vat. Further details are available at www.themetclub.co.uk or telephone 01423 525622.

October 5

Bradford Society of Chartered Accountants’ 21st Annual Dinner at Midland Hotel, Bradford, 7 for 7.30pm. Guest speaker, comedian Josh Daniels. Cost: £50. Contact: Elizabeth Priest: [email protected]

October 18

Doncaster racecourse will be playing host to the very first 4 Business Expo event, which is free to enter. The event will see more than 200 stands. Contact Kelly on 01302 515385 to book. For details on how to become an exhibitor, visit www.4businessexpo.co.uk or call 01302 515385.