The Ilkley Business Forum Summer Showcase last Saturday was my first and I must say I was impressed. What struck me more than anything was the hard work and spirit of co-operation that exists between the businesses in Ilkley.
I spent most of the day grabbing quick interviews with stallholders mainly to find out what their experience of the forum has been - all were very positive. I would have liked to have talked more with Rob Whieldon of the University of Leeds Business School. He was very clear that in these tough economic times the local economies can be strengthened if businesses work together.
Of course the Ilkley Business Forum is much more than the Summer Showcase with events happening all year round. In this short filmyou can meet some of the businesses, and Steve Butler explains that membership is a priority with an aim for 150 members on the books.
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