Dear entrepreneur
It was our regional launch event for the Business & IP Centre Leeds City Region last month. We were delighted to see so many of you come along to find out more about our expansion across West Yorkshire, see our new space at Leeds Central Library, and hear from our speakers and panellists.
Our new Centres across West Yorkshire will be officially launching over the next few weeks, read more about the first launch and upcoming events below.
 Photo credit: Tim Simpson
Free support with Calderdale Libraries
BIPC local at Central Library, Halifax is formally launching this Thursday (12 May). If you're wanting to set up a business in and around Halifax, or you help people into self-employment, register to join the event here.
At the event you'll hear from the CEO of The Piece Hall, an 18th century cloth hall which is now home to independent shops, cafes and bars, as well as Elena - one of our fantastic Business & IP Centre users who accessed free support to start-up her ceramics business.
 Photo credit: Tim Simpson
Following the event, there'll be a free coffee morning on 19 May to meet fellow Halifax-based entrepreneurs and find out about the range of resources on offer.
Your business and you: looking after your wellbeing
We know that starting out in business can seem daunting, especially if you're doing it on your own. We're holding a relaxed coffee morning and networking event as part of Mental Health Awareness Week focusing on Your Business and You: Why the Wellbeing of Both Matters.
Join this free session on Friday 13 May to chat with others, share your story, and get useful tips from Micro Business Mentor Tina Boden to keep your own wellbeing, and the wellbeing of your business on track. Register here.
 Get to know our exclusive resources
As part of the Business & IP Centre network, we have access to a range of exclusive online resources to help you conduct your business research, find out about your customers and competitors, identify funding, and much more.
We're running a free session looking at COBRA (Complete Business Reference Advisor), a useful resource that provides lots of information, business guides and fact sheets. Register for the session on 31 May.
Meet Elena, one of our local entrepreneurs
Elena creates handmade ceramics, taking inspiration from nature and the places of her childhood, waves and rocks by the Sardinian Sea. Elena also combines her love for creativity with positive mental health and wellbeing through locally held craft workshops.
After joining our Start-up Leeds programme, Elena has been able to get going with her business and network with fellow entrepreneurs and small business owners. We'll be hearing more about Elena's start-up journey at Halifax this Thursday, so make sure you come along to hear more.
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Get in touch
If you'd like further information about any of the above events or you're looking for extra information around starting or growing your own business, you can call the team on 0113 378 6010. If you'd prefer you can also email bipcleeds@leeds.gov.uk
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