Business Kirklees is delivered by the Business, Economy & Growth Service at Kirklees Council. We deliver targeted business support that helps businesses to start up and grow, supporting economic growth and creating jobs for local people. We also work to attract inward investment for Kirklees.
Business Kirklees provides free support to businesses of all sizes and sectors across Kirklees. We navigate the complex local, regional, and national business support landscape so you do not have to – helping you access funding, support networks, knowledge and skills to enable your business to thrive.
We work closely with others to ensure businesses receive high-quality, relevant support. We share knowledge and best practice, influence decision-making, and broker businesses’ access to support programmes.
Guiding our vision for Business Kirklees, our management team comprises people from varied backgrounds with a breadth of skills and experience. Meet the people leading the way with passion and expertise...
We would welcome your feedback on our service to ensure we continue to meet your business needs. If you would like to get in touch email [email protected] or phone 01484 221000.
With over 25 years senior level experience in the public and private sectors, Chris is passionate about helping businesses, people and communities realise their potential.
Andrew leads strategic delivery of Business Kirklees inward investment and business support services, celebrating over 20 years’ experience in economic development, business support and regeneration.
Skilled in business and strategic planning, and commercial operational management, Yvonne brings many years public and private sector experience and leads our Workspaces team.
Passionate about business support and relationship building, Patrick brings 20 years public and private sector account management experience, managing our Startup and Grow teams.
With thanks to our funding partners on these programmes:
Enterprise West Yorkshire offers start-up support to businesses across West Yorkshire through webinars and one to one specialist support. Delivered by Local Authority Start-Up Managers and People Plus on behalf of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
The AD:VENTURE business support programme provides fully funded tailored support to ambitious new businesses trading for less than 3 years and based in West Yorkshire. Funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Partners.