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There are approximately 400 businesses in Aire Valley Leeds, employing 15,000 people. Over 40% of these businesses are engaged in wholesaling and distribution and a further 25% in manufacturing. The business base also includes a growing number of offices, along with some heavy industrial/aggregate operations.
Business Link
Dedicated support for businesses in Aire Valley Leeds is available through Business Link. The adviser covering Aire Valley post-codes is Alan Care
Tel: 07818 530908
Email: a.care@businesslinkyorkshire.co.uk
Aire Valley Leeds businesses are welcome to discuss their needs on a one to one basis with Alan. All Business Link advisers are experienced and quality assured and Alan can provide both ongoing business mentoring support and signposting to other appropriate services.
GRANT-AID
Please note that the availability of some support schemes is affected by the Government's on-going review of public expenditure; please contact Alan Care for the latest update.
Innovation Voucher
Up to £3,000 to encourage businesses to work with universities on any "innovation challenge" - e.g. product development/testing, new use of digital media for marketing etc.
Grant for Business Investment
Delivered through Yorkshire Forward, this offers up to 20% assistance with a maximum of £100,000 towards the cost of purchasing capital equipment, land or premises, new building/extensions etc, with particular emphasis on manufacturing businesses.
OTHER SUPPORT
Links to other Business Support Organisations
Alan can broker in support from organisations such as the Manufacturing Advisory Service, Print Yorkshire, and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).
Workshops and Seminars
Business Link run a varied programme of business skills seminars and workshops, the majority being free of charge and held in a city centre location. Consideration is being given to a programme of seminars for Aire Valley businesses in a local venue. Alan will be able to brief you on the most suitable seminars for your needs.
Other Assistance
Aire Valley businesses have access to other assistance and services including:-
Free recruitment assistance - see Employment Support page
Free entry in the Aire Valley Business Directory
Free quarterly newsletter with details of available support, developments in the area etc
Newsletter sponsorship and advertising available to promote your company
Business Watch security scheme (Cross Green estate)
Property searches and local property information
Travel planning and transport information and support from Leeds City Council
For further details,contact the Aire Valley Project Team in the first instance.
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