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Patrons

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

These companies all understand the vital role that the Leeds Chamber of Commerce plays in driving forward the Leeds 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 Chamber of Commerce on behalf of YOU, our members.

Click on the logos below to visit our patrons websites.

	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.
	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.
	HSBC Bank plc Headquartered in London, the HSBC group operates in five regions: Europe; Hong Kong; the rest of Asia Pacific; including the Middle East and Africa; North America; and South America. The entities which form the HSBC Group provide a comprehensive range of financial services to personal, commercial, corporate, institutional and investment, and private banking clients. To more easily promote the Group as a whole, HSBC was established as a uniform, international brand name in 1999.
	Irwin Mitchell Solicitors 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.
	Levi Solicitors LLP Levi Solicitors is a forward-thinking, progressive law firm operating in Leeds since opening in 1934 and has been a cornerstone of the Leeds and Yorkshire legal community ever since. Our expertise is endorsed by clients and market commentators alike, who will testify that Levi Solicitors provides a special balance of affordable and practical legal advice in a responsive way.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	The Co-Operative Group On Sunday 29 July 2007, The Co-operative Group and United Co-operatives amalgamated. The new Society is the world’s largest consumer co-operative with a turnover of more than £9 billion, 4.5 million members and 87,500 employees. The new organisation operates over 4,500 trading outlets throughout the UK, including food stores, pharmacies, travel branches and funeral homes, which will adopt the uniformed brand - The Co-operative - to be rolled out across the estate.
	The Unit The Unit, part of Park Lane College is a business incubator unit based in Leeds City Centre offering premises and support for start up and fledgling businesses. Although the Unit only opened its doors in November 2006, it has already been recognised in Park Lane’s Customer First Assessment Report 2007 as a real step forward in support for entrepreneurs. 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 takes the support that we can offer to an exponential level.
	Thorpe Park (Leeds) Ltd Thorpe Park is situated on the eastern edge of Leeds City Centre and is one of the Region's leading Business Parks. It covers 270 acres and can provide up to 1.8 million sq ft of office accommodation. The site, which has direct access from the M1 Motorway (Junction 46), provides an outstanding working environment for companies of all sizes.
	Yorkshire Bank Ltd 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.

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