Thursday 4 July marks Independence Day but in Leeds, the iconic Corn Exchange is celebrating its independent retailers through its own campaign ‘Independents’ Day’. Boasting 30 unique retailers of fashion, eyewear, music, home and garden, food and further locally sourced goods, the iconic Grade-1listed building positioned at the peak of Kirkgate is a Leeds landmark.Read more
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Name: Rob Prevett Publication: Disruption Hub Twitter handle: @DisruptionHub Rob Prevett is the main man behind Leeds-based publication D/SRUPTION Hub. With a number of pioneering, disruptive companies represented by MacComms, including our client Vet AI which featured in Disruption Hub’s magazine earlier this year (read the article here), our founder, Ellie, caught up with Rob toRead more
A Yorkshire-based start-up distillery announced that distillation of its inaugural single malt whisky has begun. Based in Sutton-on-the-Forest, Cooper King Distillery has made the announcement following news that it sold out of its pre-order whisky casks after just 10 days of sales. The highly anticipated new-make spirit will be robust, flavourful, and unlike any otherRead more
The world’s only manufacturer of vinyl playing jukeboxes is celebrating International Women in Engineering Day on June 23 with the announcement of two females to its senior management team. In contrast to the predominately male industry in which it operates, Sound Leisure is keen to encourage further female personnel to its team of innovative manufacturesRead more
A fast-growing sports eyewear brand is celebrating 10 years in business with a move to Leeds Corn Exchange. Experienced optician Phillippa Park, supported by husband Stephen formed opticians and eyewear specialists, Eyekit in 2009. The duo quickly expanded to reach global markets via its online presence. The firm has made the move to Leeds CornRead more
A new app, designed to make pet healthcare accessible and affordable, has launched this month. Brought to market by award-winning Leeds-based vet-tech start-up Vet-AI, ‘Joii’ is an artificial intelligence application set to revolutionise the UK and global vet market. Technology entrepreneur Paul Hallett, along with renowned veterinarians Robert Dawson and Sarah Warren, formed Vet-AI inRead more
A multi-award-winning finance management specialist is taking its specialist finance training to Edinburgh businesses following its success since launching in England. Yorkshire-based Martin Mellor, founder and managing director of Mellor Financial Management, has delivered over 50 training courses across four English cities since adding the training arm to his business in 2017. Winner of ‘advisorRead more
An independent gin and whisky distillery is celebrating its first year in operation, putting much of its success down to a commitment to the local environment. North Yorkshire-based Cooper King Distillery is celebrating its first year of trading since it released its award-winning sustainable gin. Beating its financial targets whilst raising more than £4000 forRead more
We’re delighted to announce that the fantastic Yorkshire community has helped us to raise almost £1000 for a local homelessness charity as part of our four successful years in business. More than 60 guests donned their party wear to attend the unique event and over £700 was raised for local homelessness charity, Simon on theRead more
A West-Yorkshire based homelessness charity has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer to join in its 20th year. Simon on the Streets, which offers support to rough sleepers in Bradford, Leeds and Kirklees has recruited Eric Richardson. Eric joins the charity with more than 17 years’ experience across the third sector, previously working at aRead more
