Business Events

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. Contact Alex Williamson at [email protected]

September 26

Members of Calderdale and Kirklees Manufacturing Alliance (CKMA) can have a guided tour of the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre in Huddersfield. This event is being included as part of the Kirklees Business Week, commencing at 5.30pm and is open to members and non-members. For further information see www.kirkleesbusinessweek.co.uk or contact Alan Archer on 01484 221417.

September 26

Irwin Mitchell will be presenting at an event which aims to help organisations deal more effectively with employment tribunal claims. The full day ‘mock tribunal’ will take place at the Marriott Hotel in Leeds and costs £235 (plus VAT) per person. The event is organised by ACAS. For further information about the course, call ACAS on 08457 383736 or email events@acas. org.uk

October 3

Hlw Keeble Hawson charity quiz for Leeds businesses to boost funds for Henshaws Society for Blind People and Martin House Children’s Hospice, taking place at All Bar One, 27 East Parade from 6pm-9.30pm. Maximum five people in each team, entries £12 per head which includes a free drink and lite bites. For more information contact [email protected] or call 0113 399 3481.

October 4

Business Secretary Vince Cable is to be the guest speaker at a Met Club event from 7pm. NOTE: The venue has changed to Rudding Park, near Harrogate. Following drinks on arrival there will be a three-course dinner with coffee and tea before a speech from Mr Cable followed by a questions and answer session. The dinner, which is open to non-Met Club members, is £50.00 + 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 16

Alex McWhirter, chief executive of Finance Yorkshire, is the guest speaker at the Hull Professionals’ Lunch hosted by Humberside & District Society of Chartered Accountants at the Kingston Theatre Hotel. 12.15pm-2pm. Cost: £13 incl VAT. Book online at www.icaew.com/yorksandhumber or contact: Gillian North 0113 322 0872 Email: [email protected]