In Brief: Smarta Environment; CIPR; Leeds Business Week

AS part of its on-going expansion plans, Smarta Environment is taking on up to ten new apprentices.

Headquartered in Leeds, Smarta Environment specialises in the reduction of water consumption by industry. It also delivers energy consultation to its customers to help reduce the cost of both electricity and gas. 

Janine Whitaker, of Smarta Environment, has been co-ordinating the scheme.  She said: “We are committed to nurturing the next generation and providing each person with the first step on their career path.

“With the right support, apprenticeships are a powerful way to bring in resource and allow senior staff to concentrate on the achievement of core business objectives.”
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THE Chartered Institute of Public Relations has announced its shortlist for the 2013 CIPR Yorkshire and Lincolnshire PRide Awards.

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the CIPR PRide Awards. Amongst the shortlisted candidates are Leeds-based agency Manifest Communication, which is nominated for seven awards. 31 agencies, organisations and individuals are vying for 19 awards.

Last year, over 250 people attended the awards dinner at The Queens Hotel in Leeds. Guests will once again gather in Leeds for this year’s event, where talent will be recognised in categories including outstanding consultancy, outstanding young communicator and best freelance practitioner.

Chair of CIPR Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Gary Taylor, said: “The CIPR Yorkshire & Lincolnshire PRide Awards celebrate the very best in public relations from across our region. This year’s entries were all of an incredibly high standard, highlighting the industry-leading work that is taking place locally. Being nominated for an award demonstrates the impact they have made in the region, and beyond, in our vibrant and thriving profession.”

The awards dinner will take place in November.
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THE inaugural Leeds Business Week is set to take place next month.

Dozens of organisations from across the city have joined up as event partners to organise their own business events as part of the week.  Companies such as the Institute of Directors, 4Networking, Irwin Mitchell, Northern Ballet, Leeds City Council, Propaganda, Barclays and many more are all getting behind the initiative.

The event is organised by business group, The Yorkshire Mafia.

Geoff Shepherd of The Yorkshire Mafia said: “It’s our business community – we’re in it together and we should support each other. The more time businesses spend doing things together, talking to each other and opening up our networks, the better. By learning from each other, sharing content and expertise, businesses can only benefit. There are some terrific seminars, workshops and content driven events happening throughout the week – it’s something everyone should take part in.” 

More than 1,000 people are already registered to attend. 

Leeds City Council CEO, Tom Riordan, is backing the event. He said: “We’re delighted to support Leeds Business Week. Leeds City Council plays an important role in the city’s business community, bringing stakeholders together and providing useful signposting and support services. We’re listening to our city’s businesses and offering the real, practical support you need. Leeds Business week offers a huge event programme and we are looking forward to being involved in a number of events throughout the week.”