Sector specific help

There is a great deal of industry specific help available to businesses in or relocating to the area, including:

Textiles

• Textile Centre of Excellence - is a major conferencing, research and training facility based in Huddersfield. It is dedicated to supporting the textile industry through research, innovation and training.

Manufacturing

• Calderdale & Kirklees Manufacturing Alliance (CKMA) – works to further manufacturing in the Calderdale & Kirklees Council areas

• Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) – the leading advisor for manufacturing, with expert advice available for companies to help improve efficiency, raise productivity and develop new ideas. The organisation can also help with issues affecting profitability

Creative and digital industries

• The Media Centre – Huddersfield-based network providing premises and business support for creative, media and digital companies

• CIDA – a national organisation that is based in Huddersfield providing innovative cultural and creative initiatives to help and support businesses in the creative sector