Leeds Links : Economic Development

• Leeds Media

  Works to develop and promote the city's media, marketing and e-business sectors; information about membership, benefits, activities, and events.

  www.leedsmedia.co.uk/

• Business Start-up : Leeds Metropolitan University

  Information about a programme of support and advice for students seeking to set up a business; includes resources, success stories, FAQ, and event calendar.

  www.leedsmet.ac.uk/business-start-up/

• The Leeds Initiative

  A public, private and community partnership for Leeds, led by the City Council. Includes information on strategy and partnership groups, and their activities.

  www.leedsinitiative.org/

• Leeds Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  Information about services to members, events, training, Business Incubator premises, background on the economy of Leeds, and a directory.

  www.leedschamber.co.uk/

• Leeds Financial Services Initiative

  A partnership organisation supporting businesses in the financial and professional services sector; information about membership, activities, and contact details.

  www.leedsfinancialservices.org.uk/

• Spark

  University of Leeds initiative supporting self employment and graduate business startup. Information about resources, events, and examples.

  careerweb.leeds.ac.uk/spark/

• Leeds Ahead

  Facilitates local businesses support for the regeneration of the city's most disadvantaged communities; includes information about the scheme, and a directory of members.

  www.leedsahead.org.uk/

• Marketing Leeds

  A public/private sector partnership promoting the city by developing national and international profile-raising opportunities; information about organisation, events, research, and press releases.

  www.marketingleeds.com/