Investing in WakefieldThe Wakefield District's economy is worth £6.5 billion; making us the 4th largest in the Leeds city region. more

Ice products manufacturer secures cool £4.5m investment The Ice Co in South Kirkby has bought the new equipment, which will produce 300,000 ice cubes per hour, with the help of a £2m revolving credit facility and £1.2m asset finance facility from Lloyds Bank.more

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£1m fund launched to support new tech businessesThe Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership, which includes the Wakefield …
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MASTER CHEF WILL BE TALKING INGREDIENTS FOR A STRONG WAKEFIELD ECONOMY AT THE NEXT BONDHOLDERS FIRST FRIDAY..... …
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LEP calls for transport investment in Leeds City RegionThe Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership has backed calls for the …
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