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An East Yorkshire business is growing thanks to the fast pace of modern life which means busy people would prefer to buy prepared mixed root veg rather than prepare it themselves.

The region’s tourism industry is set for a boost with a range of grants being made available through Yorkshire Forward.

Leeds has moved into the top 25 European cities for business, according to the 20th annual European Cities Monitor report from Cushman & Wakefield.

Helen Weir, Group Executive Director, UK Retail Banking, Lloyds Banking Group, made another in a series of visits to Calderdale on Wednesday 23rd September, meeting with Halifax and Yorkshire MPs, Council and Yorkshire Forward representatives.

The Innovator 2010 awards are now open for entries and innovative companies and individuals across the region are being invited to compete for one of the four awards, carrying a £3,000 prize.

The Manufacturing Taskforce, brought together by the Region’s Development Agency Yorkshire Forward, met this week to discuss the future of the manufacturing sector and define a ‘Blue Print for Manufacturing’ in the industry, as it looks to prosper long-term.

Yorkshire Forward has approved its first £1million RDPE investment in a potato marketing company, supporting Yorkshire and Humber’s potato growers by establishing supply chains with British supermarkets.