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Here’s a fun one for our #PollOfTheWeek! We want to know: When is it acceptable to start playing Christmas music at your business? 🎅🎄 #Wakefield #Poll #Polls #Christmas  #christmastree #merrychristmas #christmasdecor #xmas #christmastime #winter #christmasgifts #santa #holidays #holiday #christmasdecorations #gift #christmasiscoming #december #family #smallbusiness #art #santaclaus #gifts #giftideas #noel #christmaslights #music #christmasmusic

Today is #SmallBusinessSaturday in the UK! Try and make an effort to support small businesses across the Wakefield District today, whether that's following them on social media, sharing their products or using their services. If you're a small business looking for support in the district, reach out to businesssupport@wakefield.gov.uk for free support. #Wakefield #WestYorkshire #Yorkshire #BusinessSupport #BusinessGrowth #WakefieldBusiness #YorkshireBusiness #SmallBusiness #SmallBiz100 #TheTour #TheTour2024 #SmallBizSatUK #SmallBizSat #ShopLocal #LocalBusiness Small Business Saturday UK

Wakefield-based off-site manufacturing specialist, Thurston Group Limited, has appointed a new HR director as it looks forward to continued growth in 2025. The company achieved a record turnover of £51m for the year ending October 2023. Read more: https://buff.ly/4f2GsVd #Wakefield #WestYorkshire #Yorkshire #BusinessSupport #BusinessGrowth #WakefieldBusiness #YorkshireBusiness #ThurstonGroup #Manufacture #Manufacturing #Manufacturer #HR #HumanResources #Growth

It’s time to check how energy efficient your business is. From improved lighting to upgraded heating, our team can help you to identify what could be improved to reduce your bills. Find out more by emailing businesssupport@wakefield.gov.uk #Wakefield #WestYorkshire #Yorkshire #BusinessSupport #BusinessGrowth #WakefieldBusiness #YorkshireBusiness

Watch a short video to learn all about what we do here at Wakefield First! Visit our homepage and press play - https://buff.ly/3F74e0Y #Wakefield #WestYorkshire #Yorkshire #BusinessSupport #BusinessGrowth #WakefieldBusiness #YorkshireBusiness

Wakefield-headquartered greetings cards and gifts retailer, Card Factory, has acquired the entire issued share capital of Garven Holdings LLC and its subsidiaries for $25m/£19.7m. Read more: https://buff.ly/3BbUaHz #Wakefield #WestYorkshire #Yorkshire #BusinessSupport #BusinessGrowth #WakefieldBusiness #YorkshireBusiness #CardFactory #GarvenHoldings #US #USA #Cards #Acquisition

Wakefield is positioned close to seven large universities and is home to the University Centre at Wakefield College, part of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group. Find out more about our academic connections - https://buff.ly/4fsgL0S #Wakefield #WestYorkshire #Yorkshire #BusinessSupport #BusinessGrowth #WakefieldBusiness #YorkshireBusiness University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Our countdown has begun! Throughout the month of December, we’ll be keeping you entertained with joyful facts from across the Wakefield District. Did you know that Wakefield based business YPO were instrumental in the execution of the Wakefield Light Up Festival in November? #Wakefield #WestYorkshire #Yorkshire #Event #Events #BusinessSupport #BusinessGrowth #WakefieldBusiness #YorkshireBusiness #Countdown #Advent #AdventCalendar #December #Christmas #Xmas #ChristmasLights #YPO #Festival

Have you got a potential #PropertyOfTheWeek for us? Speak to our Property Search Team by emailing: invest@wakefield.gov.uk #InvestWakefield #WestYorkshire #Yorkshire #WakefieldBusiness #Invest #BusinessGrowth #BusinessSupport #Wakefield #Property #Properties

We wanted to know: which kind of events you're most looking forward to in 2025. #PollOfTheWeek With 60% of the vote, 'networking' events were the clear winner! To see all upcoming events in the Wakefield District, please visit: https://lnkd.in/erKXfmaT #Wakefield #WestYorkshire #Yorkshire #Event #Events #BusinessSupport #BusinessGrowth #WakefieldBusiness #YorkshireBusiness #Polls #Poll