Over 130 businesses attended the We Are Wakefield First Friday Networking event at Nostell Priory on 2nd September to see Sir Rodney Walker take up post as Chair of the organisation.

We Are Wakefield is a not-for-profit organisation and the fastest growing business community in the Wakefield District, supporting over 130 member businesses.

Following the event, hosted by Nostell Estate and National Trust, Nostell, Sir Rodney said,

“As the incoming Chair, I want to pay tribute to Claire Sutherley for the organisation she is building.  Rarely have I encountered such “togetherness” as was in evidence this morning and confirmed by the new board of trustees and the large number of supporting comments on LinkedIn.

The work begun by Clare Thornton (Vice Chair) in looking to reorganise the organisation will create a firm base on which to build.

We all face financial challenges, both in our private and business lives, and even though I am confident the incoming government will take steps to minimise the the worst effects of the energy crisis there can never be a better time for the businesses of Wakefield to come together to support each other.  That’s what We Are Wakefield exists to promote.

I feel fortunate to have been invited to play a part in helping the organisation support the business community of Wakefield.”

Managing Director, Claire Sutherley, responded, “I am honoured and excited  that Sir Rodney Walker will be guiding myself and the board to strengthen We Are Wakefield’s position in supporting our wonderful community.”

If you’d like to know more about this collaborative business community, contact [email protected]

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From getting a handle on your current contracts and suppliers, to executing infrastructure projects, all you need to do is get in touch and they’ll take it from there.

Look out for David at our First Friday events and have a chat!

Pictured L to R: David King, Pure Purchasing Consultants Ltd, Clare Thornton WAW Vice Chair, Sir Rodney Walker WAW Chair

We asked Mantra Media Founder & CEO, Johnny Pawlik, to tell us more about what they stand for, who they are and what they do.

“Our bold creatives, experts, and strategists build captivating, exciting creative campaigns to help businesses, charities, and governments.

We place culture at the top of our agenda because we understand that it’s our people that craft the innovations, strategies, and productions that ensure consistent growth for
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Our mission is to deliver compelling communications and data-driven creative marketing services for people that share our values in building a
healthier, more conscientious, and kinder planet. In the next hundred years, our world will change, yet our mission, vision, and values will strengthen.”

Pictured:  Mantra Media Founder & CEO Johnny Pawlik receives the WAW members plaque from We Are Wakefield MD Claire

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Meet Sarah from Leeds Beckett University,  “We offer challenging and exciting courses that will help you develop vital transferable and professional skills. Our amazing tutors and industry links mean that you’ll get the support you need to build your future.”

We are collaborating with Sarah and the team to bring the #WECAN project to our WAW Wakey Women!  Find out more about the project and our launch event HERE

More about Beeiit….

We are a new business founded by EHS professionals with over 14 years’ experience in different industries. Founded in 2020, we are based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, and work with businesses across the UK, thanks to our online services.

Much like many people worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic forced a re-evaluation of what’s most important in life from family to careers, and what motivates us and gets us out of bed in the morning, Beeiit moved from aspirations to reality and continues to evolve.

Our consultants and subject matter experts work collaboratively with businesses and public sector organisations to improve and streamline their health and safety practices and equip them to work more sustainably and minimise environmental impacts.  We take a personal approach to supporting your business in risk management, governance, and compliance. Our flexible support packages include full audits and detailed action plans, with a personal follow-up service and aftercare.

Everything we do is broken down into bitesize steps that are easy to follow. Without the unnecessary ‘padding’. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and services, and our personable approach to help businesses get the most out of what we provide. We’ve been in your shoes so we know what it’s like and how challenging it can be. This makes us more engaging and relatable to everyone to support your business towards a safer and more sustainable way of working.

Catch up with Jonathan Wensley at our next event!

McManus Consulting are leading the way through innovation and new technology, to help customers embrace the transition to digital transformation! Their focus as a business is to help and support our customers through this journey and be there at hand as your trusted advisor.

Due to the fact they work with a number of the leading technology manufacturers across the UK, we can offer a bespoke tailored solution that meets your requirements.

As a business they understand that the world is forever changing and we need to adapt. Their vision became evident during the early stages of the pandemic; they recognised the uncertainty and challenges companies were facing. This is the reason they offer a comprehensive portfolio of technology products/services to support companies on their journey. Their core services are as follows; Managed Print Services, Content Services, Av Solutions (Interactive Whiteboards and commercial display screens), IT Services and Visitor Management.

One of the major factors they have received such significant growth through this period, is predominantly due to their Partner Program. This allows businesses to grow their product portfolio, by selling additional services to their customers, through our internal framework. As part of the program McManus Consuting offer an attractive remuneration package for all successful opportunities, throughout the entirety of the contract. All customers are assisted with, training on all products and services, with regular feedback on all opportunities introduced to the business.

 

We are Wakefield, we are Yorkshire!

It’s a huge honour for us to welcome The Yorkshire Society’s Chief Executive, Phil Bell, to WAW HQ to receive the We Are Wakefield members plaque and welcome the organisation to the WAW family.

Our MD, Claire Sutherley, was proud to receive The Yorkshire Society’s membership certificate for We Are Wakefield  and said, “We are very excited about joining forces with The Yorkshire Society to shout about the Wakefield District’s place within our wonderful county and proudly wave the white rose flag. Phil and I have some fantastic ideas to work on and we’re sure that members of both organisations will be interested in what’s to come.

We invite all Yorkshire Society members to join us at our next breakfast event on Friday 2nd September at Nostell Priory where Chair of both organisations, Sir Rodney Walker, will be one of the key speakers.

You can find out more and book your free place here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/388779549097

 

 

 

 

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