Welcome
Wakefield first is a public and private sector led strategic organisation responsible for attracting inward investment, supporting trade, and raising the profile of the Wakefield district. Our predominant motivations are sustainable economic growth, job creation and promotion of the Wakefield district as a vibrant, dynamic and competitive region with global aspirations.
Wakefield Councils' new Economic Strategy
Wakefield Council has launched its new Economic Strategy to create more successful people, businesses and places throughout the district.
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Events Calendar
Wed21Aug
Wakefield Business Networking Breakfast by Network B2B More >
Thu22Aug
Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce: Beginner’s Guide to Exporting More >
Latest News
Contractor named for £17m West Yorkshire leisure and wellbeing hubContractor named for £17m West Yorkshire …
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New family cinema concept opens in Wakefield retail and leisure complexNew family cinema concept opens in Wakefield retail and …
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Prepare your business or organisation for BrexitPrepare your business or organisation for Brexit
The UK is leaving the EU. …
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Local businesses bring Shopappiness to WakefieldLocal businesses bring Shopappiness to Wakefield
A LOCAL businesswoman who …
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