Business Events

Grant Thornton will be holding an Innovation Master Class to identify the best route to commercialise innovation and convert IP to profit. The seminar will be led by PERA, a key partner of GrowthAccelerator, a new business growth coaching service. It will take place between 9am and 3pm at Grant Thornton, No1 Whitehall Riverside, Leeds, LS1 4BN. To reserve a place, contact Dawn Lockwood on 0113 200 1721 or email [email protected]

May 9

Redmayne-Bentley is holding a charity fashion night in support of Yorkshire Air Ambulance from 6pm to 8pm at Redmayne-Bentley, 9 Bond Court, Leeds LS1 2JZ. Dresses from new brand Allium B’s spring/summer collection and jewellery from Stella & Dot, a boutique-style jewellery company, will be available to try and buy on the night. Additionally, Nails Inc will be offering manicures on a first come, first served basis, as well as a raffle on the evening. If you would like to book your free place(s) email [email protected] or call 0113 200 6473. Please note booking is essential.

Chadwick Lawrence’s wills and probate team will share their knowledge with fellow professionals on the often overlooked area of business succession planning. Most people are aware of the need to make a will to take care of their family after their death, but few people realise how important it can be for their business that their will is correctly drafted. The seminar will take place at Chadwick Lawrence’s Dock Street Office: 8-16 Dock Street, Leeds, LS10 1LX. Registration is at 4pm for a 4:30pm start. The presentation will last for one hour following which refreshments will be available. To book your place email Sarah Guest at [email protected], call Sarah on: 0113 2258811 or visit visit: www.chadwicklawrence.co.uk/index.php/news-and-events/

May 14

Master Class: ‘Taking the mystery out of finance’ – This master class facilitated by Matt Stroh of Grant Thornton provides an explanation of the terminology used by finance directors or accountants, allowing you to contribute more effectively to boardroom discussion. Starting at 1pm it will take place at Sheffield Hallam University Business School, Sheffield. Tickets are free for IoD members and cost £25 for non-members. To book visit www.iod.com/yorkshireevents or call Susanne Foxley 0113 2430152.

June 3

IoD Humber Luncheon with guest speaker Bruce Dickinson – Humber Business Week will get off to a flying start with Iron Maiden’s lead singer and commercial pilot Bruce Dickinson as the guest speaker at the IoD lunch 12.30pm-3.30pm at the KC Stadium. Organised by East Yorkshire and the Humber IoD, he will join guests and give them an insight into how he manages to combine diverse business and personal interests across sectors and continents. Tickets cost £47 + VAT for IoD members, non-members: £54 + VAT. To book visit www.iod.com/yorkshireevents or call Susanne Foxley 0113 2430152 or email [email protected]