Features are in-depth articles on a business subjects, written by someone with experience and expertise in their field.
The subjects are usually based on the magazine themes for the upcoming year, however, we do publish features on other subject too.
Features are written, commissioned or provided by Chamber members.
If you have specialist knowledge, a great story or interesting experience you would like to share with a general business audience, please get in touch with the editorial team.
Five reasons why going digital is good for your learners
Before 2020, a digital revolution was happening, but following the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, this digital revolution has accelerated. With many businesses now working from home, a flexible working structure being called for, and less face-to-face contact, digital work practices have now become a necessity. But converting to digital has often been perceived as…
What skills does your business need to thrive?
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has received a significant step forward in the delivery of its Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIPs) following confirmation from the Department of Education that it has approved its delivery plan and we now need you as business leaders to help us take this forward. West & North Yorkshire…
Ensuring safety in autonomous systems
Robotics, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence have the potential to transform the way we live, travel and work. From driver-less cars and remotely monitored ships, to virtual assistants and robotic machinery, these technologies increasingly play a defining role within healthcare, transportation, manufacturing and the wider economy. Many Yorkshire businesses are keen to realise the full…
Welcome to the Knowledge Exchange at Leeds Beckett
What is knowledge exchange? And how could working with a university open the doors to business growth and innovation? Natalie Allen, Head of Business Partnerships at Leeds Beckett University, explains how Leeds Beckett is growing the region’s business community through knowledge exchange. We know that for businesses, just the thought of engaging with a university…
New international trade qualification will help boost companies trading overseas
A major new nationally accredited trade award, open to West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce members, has been launched by Chamber International. Announced at the annual Multimodal Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham in June, this latest qualification from Chamber International’s successful ‘Excellence Academy’ is equivalent to an A Level or NVQ level 3.…
Change and challenge
Change and challenge is driving innovation to a new level in Leeds City Region says Dr Martin Stow, Chair and Director of University of Leeds’ innovation hub Nexus. Businesses have seen so much change – from Brexit and COVID, to Government instability, the cost of living and climate crisis – but as well as presenting…
Low energy, high value
Leeds Beckett leads the way with pioneering new toolkit to evaluate success of retrofitting Yorkshire homes Leeds Beckett University has been leading the way to a low carbon built environment for the last 30 years – through the Leeds Sustainability Institute (LSI). The LSI’s research expertise around how to build new low energy homes –…
Making manufacturing inclusive, interactive and inspiring
Pupils from 40 schools and more than 30 local employers came together to share experiences of a career in Bradford’s manufacturing sector, including pupils of Oastlers School in Bradford and Keighley who are working with Cleckheaton-based cosmetic and personal care manufacturer Orean. Based on West 26 Industrial Estate in Cleckheaton and employer of a 238-strong…
Electric vehicle export boost
Chamber International provides money-saving export solution for electric vehicle distributor Five electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) have been temporarily exported to Ireland for an exhibition to showcase a leading range of eLCVs, to boost EV sales and help combat climate change with support from Chamber International. Leeds office of global freight forwarding company, Uniexpress, worked…
Set your business up for growth
Set your business up for growth with a Government-funded university partnership. Are you and your organisation looking to increase productivity, create strategies to build resilience or improve your business processes to gear up for growth? Leeds Beckett University is leading Government-funded Management Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (mKTPs) – projects which run from 12 months to three…
