Our patrons number amongst some of the biggest household names both in the region and across the UK.

These companies all understand the vital role that the Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chamber plays in driving forward the local business economy through appropriate business advice and support.

Their powerful brands also add significant weight to the lobbying and representational activities carried out by the Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chamber on behalf of YOU, our members.

If you would like to find out more about how being a Patron can benefit your business call 0113 247 0000.

	Arena Group Ltd Formed in Leeds in 1991, the Arena Group has its head office on the Leeds/Wakefield border and further offices in Huddersfield, Chesterfield and the North West. Originally a traditional photocopier dealership (Toshiba’s largest independent supplier in Europe) the company has evolved to supply products and services around the full document lifecycle. Increasingly this incorporates electronic document management solutions as companies strive for the ‘paperless’ or ‘less-paper’ office. In 2006 the Arena Group was included in the Sunday Times Top 100 Small Companies To Work For and was voted Best Company To Work For in the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards.
	Asda Wal-Mart UK ASDA, Britain’s best value retailer, became part of the Wal-Mart family in June 1999. ASDA was formed by a group of farmers from Yorkshire and now has 265 stores and 19 depots across the UK. We offer Britain’s best value weekly shop with prices that are independently shown to be lower than our main competitors with an excellent mix of fresh food, grocery, clothing, home, leisure and entertainment goods.
	BACIL BACIL is a non-profit making partnership against business crime and disorder in Leeds. It works with West Yorkshire Police, Leeds City Council, Leeds Chamber of Commerce, the Leeds Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership (Safer Leeds), the Government Office for Yorkshire and Humber, its members and other crime initiatives, both locally, regionally and nationally. BACIL aims to significantly reduce business crime and disorder in Leeds, thus making Leeds a safer place to work, live and visit.
	BT plc BT is a leading provider of communications solutions serving customers throughout the world. BT continues to work in the region delivering ICT solutions to businesses and community organisations which focus on the success and growth of the regional economy.
	Business Link Yorkshire Business Link Yorkshire is your first point of contact whether you are thinking of starting a business or you already have a business that is ready to grow. We provide access to business support across the whole of Yorkshire and Humber, with telephone based, on-line, and face-to-face services delivered locally to you. There is a tremendous amount of support available for new and growing businesses. As an objective and impartial service we can provide access to a wide variety of information, guides and self-help material in addition to more in-depth intelligence research services that can help any business, at any stage of their development, and on any topic.
	CBS Outdoor Limited CBS Outdoor is the market leader in providing advertising solutions for clients looking to reach consumers on the move. From traditional poster formats to cutting-edge digital innovations, our range of media and sponsorship opportunities on transport networks across the UK are proven to be effective for driving sales, increasing footfall, and raising awareness for a wide range of clients, products and businesses. In Yorkshire, CBS Outdoor has an exciting and captivating poster portfolio and provides the most effective way of talking to Yorkshire's shoppers, commuters, leisure-seekers or students. To capture and captivate your consumers on the move in Yorkshire, choose from bus advertising on all the major bus fleets, three National Rail networks or the Sheffield Supertram.
	East Coast East Coast operates 136 trains each weekday, linking Yorkshire with London, the East Midlands, North East England and Scotland. Passengers make more than 19 million journeys a year on East Coast. We offer business travellers a relaxed yet productive environment, featuring complimentary Wi-Fi and, for customers travelling First Class, a great range of dining options served to you in the comfort of your seat. East Coast has great deals for the business traveller including all-inclusive packages, covering train travel, station car parking and onward travel in London.
	Henderson Insurance Brokers Henderson Insurance Brokers are one of the top five leading insurance brokers operating from 10 offices across the UK and delivering for clients in all industry sectors. Henderson Insurance Brokers has specialist divisions in construction, real estate, retail/wholesale and haulage – as well as strong expertise in risk management and manufacturing. The company also undertakes general business insurance by drawing on more than two decades of experience to deliver tailored packages.
	Irwin Mitchell Solicitors LLP Named as the ‘National and Regional Law firm of the year’ at the 2007 Lawyer Awards, Irwin Mitchell is ranked among the top twenty law firms and is the 4th largest law firm in the UK. Over the past 90 years, we have grown to establish a network of legal experts in Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield, as well as developed an international presence in Madrid and Marbella. Our network enables clients to benefit from Irwin Mitchell’s expertise in providing legal services on a local, national and international scale. Irwin Mitchell is an exception to many law firms as it has retained a sizeable private client practice, whilst successfully providing the marketplace with corporate legal advice.
	Leeds Rugby Ltd Leeds Rhinos are one of the most famous names in world Rugby League having been one of the founder clubs of the game in 1895. Leeds have won the Championship five times, the Challenge Cup on eleven occasions and in 2005 became World Champions for the first time in the club’s history. The team are coached by former New Zealand international coach Brian McClennan who joined the club in 2007 and they are captained by Kevin Sinfield, who after leading the team to a second Super League title in 2007, is the club’s most successful ever captain.
	Northern Rail  Formed in 2004, Northern Rail operates local and regional train services every day in the north of England. Since they were created they have attracted 34% more passengers, improved punctuality to more than 91% of trains on time and invested, with partners, £100m in better trains and stations for the communities they serve. With 4,800 employees providing nearly 2,550 local and regional train services every weekday, makes Northern Rail the largest train operator in the UK.
	NYnet Ltd North Yorkshire County Council set up NYnet, to help bring next generation broadband across the County. NYnet, which was formed with funding from Yorkshire Forward and the European Union, is tasked to provide an ultra-high-speed Internet network to ensure North Yorkshire is not left behind as information technology advances. For the public sector it offers massively improved ‘e-services’. For the private sector it provides a world class, high-speed communications infrastructure across the region.
	O2 (UK) Ltd Employing almost 3,000 people O2 is one of the largest private sector employers in Leeds. Being a leading provider of mobile services to consumers and businesses O2 have established themselves as a major regional operator, and play a vital role in developing the Leeds a economy. The rewards of their commitment can be seen by the accolades received – ranked #1 for customer service in prepay, post-pay, and retail in addition the Financial Times recognised them as being amongst the top 30 best companies to work for.
	OVE Arup and Partners Ltd Arup is a global firm of designers, engineers and business consultants providing a diverse range of professional services to our clients around the world. Sustainability underpins our work and the firm is the creative force behind many of the world’s most innovative and sustainable buildings, transport and civil engineering projects. Established in 1946, Arup has more than 10,000 employees, based in 86 offices in 37 countries, working on up to 10,000 projects at any one time. Our unique structure, with the firm held in trust on behalf of its employees, gives us complete independence. Arup’s multi-disciplinary approach means that any given project may involve people from any or all of the sectors or regions in which we operate. Our aim is to achieve excellence in all we do by bringing together the best professionals in the world to meet our clients’ needs.
	Pinsent Masons LLP Pinsent Masons is a leading corporate law firm focused on sector-driven development in the UK and internationally. Our Chosen Markets strategy reflects the strength of our major company, institutional and public sector client base in those sectors. Our strategy ensures we meet clients' objectives through superior client service and a real understanding of their businesses and their marketplaces.
	QU2 A hub for high growth businesses Queen Square Business Quarter at Leeds Metropolitan University is the perfect place to set up and develop your business potential. Located in the heart of Leeds, our virtual office is ideal for start ups, freelancers or those wanting to establish a Leeds presence. We also provide desk space and bright spacious office accommodation, all on flexible monthly terms. Our friendly onsite team provide affordable business services and invaluable training designed to coach your business from start to maturity and keep it going from strength to strength. We have worked closely with Leeds Chamber of Commerce for a number of years and the opportunities they provide to our clients are invaluable to help them build their business.
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	Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) was established over 100 years ago, initially to oversee the well-being of the Territorial Army Reserves.  Over time the RFCA have widened their role to assisting three services and the Cadet organisations.  The reserve forces play a vital and active role in supporting the country’s defences, with over 300 soldiers, sailors and airmen routinely mobilised each year to serve in Afghanistan.  These men and women gain invaluable skills from their training which in turn contributes to their employers and the economy.  Likewise, the cadet organisations help develop young people and improve their employability.  It is this contribution by the RFCA to the wider economy and individual communities which is of huge importance to communities and business alike.
	Royal Bank of Scotland RBS and NatWest provide a full banking package for our customers, offering the widest range of practical benefits to support businesses from start up to stock market flotation. This support extends across all areas important to businesses, not just financial. Our extensive network of branches & business centres enables us to be close to our customers wherever they are located. We focus on our customers and work together to achieve business success, no matter how simple or complex your requirements might be.
	Savills Savills plc is a leading international real estate advisor listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Established in 1855, Savills has a rich heritage with unrivalled growth. Across Yorkshire Savills has offices in Leeds, York and Harrogate and in total there are 200 Savills offices and associates throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and Middle East. Savills has also been ranked as the number one employer in the property industry by The Times for three consecutive years (2007, 2008, 2009).
	The Unit The unit is a purpose built business incubator based in Leeds City Centre offering premises and support for start up and fledgling businesses. Originally funded by the European Social Fund and the European Regional Development Fund, The Unit opened in November 2006 on the ground floor of Park Lane House, Leeds City College. Patronage of Leeds Chamber provides a fantastic opportunity for our start up businesses in The Unit to have their voice heard by the policy making bodies in the City, whilst giving access to the wide range of membership benefits, products and services available to them. The Unit is passionate about supporting small businesses, and being a Patron of Leeds Chamber ensures that the needs of very small start up businesses are recognised by a wide range of partners, stakeholders and city businesses.
	Yorkshire Bank Ltd - Leeds Yorkshire Bank, part of the National Australia Bank Group, combines global strength with the local service of a well established regional bank. The Bank offers a range of services for personal and business customers through our network of branches and Financial Solutions Centres.
	Yorkshire County Cricket Club The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is the most successful club in the history of English cricket, boasting an incredible 34 county championships. Based at the iconic Headingley Carnegie Stadium, the club has a rich tradition of producing some of the best players ever to put on whites, including Sir Len Hutton, Fred Trueman, Brian Close, Geoffrey Boycott and Darren Gough. Not forgetting current YCCC regulars, Matthew Hoggard and Michael Vaughan. This summer Headingley Carnegie will play host to the 4th test in the much-anticipated npower Ashes series. Not to mention a potentially explosive One Day International against The West Indies. Put these together with a new domestic season (featuring an ever-improving Yorkshire side) and you have the makings of a mouthwatering summer of cricket.
	York St John Business School Established in 1865 York St John University has successfully grown to meet the diverse needs of an ever changing population and business environment. York St John University Business School welcomes partnerships with all sectors of the York and North Yorkshire business community and offers a range of services to our client partners from leadership and management education through to consultancy. In the current complex and rapidly changing business environment, organisations need to be sure that they are developing their people in line with demands – not just for today, but also for tomorrow and into the future. Whatever your company size, we can transform the strategic development of your business through our talented individuals. We are committed to inspiring and achieving excellence, underpinned by our philosophy of transferring theory into practice, advancing management knowledge and solving real-world business and management problems.