Leeds Beckett business centre set to open in Halifax in May

A new business centre designed to to drive growth amongst early-stage and growing businesses is set to open in Halifax.

Leeds Beckett University, in partnership with Calderdale Council, will launch the University Business Centre at Piece Mill, next to Piece Hall, in May.

The latest university business centre joins others in Leeds and Wakefield.

The University Business Centre, which businesses can rent space in, allows businesses access to a Halifax town centre-registered business address, private newly-renovated office space with gigabit broadband as well as a virtual office, co-working and hot-desk facilities.

Companies will also receive business advice and mentoring from the university as well as professional training and development and knowledge transfer and research expertise.

Professor Peter Slee, vice chancellor at Leeds Beckett University, said: “Leeds Beckett is committed to supporting growth and prosperity in our region. This initiative is the latest example of this and will provide access to resources and knowledge that will accelerate growth in new and developing businesses.”

Cllr Tim Swift, leader of Calderdale Council, added: “We’re delighted to work in partnership with Leeds Beckett, and it’s great news that the University Business Centre (UBC) is opening its doors.

“We have a strong micro-business base here in Calderdale and through the close partnership with Leeds Beckett and the UBC we have a real opportunity to help and encourage businesses to share knowledge and inspire innovation.

“A developing and thriving business landscape will bring real benefits for Calderdale, boosting the local economy and leading to the creation of new jobs for the borough.”

Clients of the business centre will have free access to Leeds Beckett’s business lounges based in Halifax and Wakefield, which are shared with specialist member organisations.

Piece Mill is a converted mill providing open plan, affordable office and meeting space plus a range of business support in the centre of Halifax. The centre is part of a network of Leeds Beckett University Business Centres that have been operating for more than 15 years.

Businesses based within the centre can also access a fully funded range of specialist support, provided through partners such as AdVenture, Halifax Courier, Yorkshire Bank, Lupton Fawcett, Halifax Bid, Exa Networks, Mid-Yorkshire Chamber, and more.

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