More than 100 business people attended the formal unveiling of the new Business Growth Calderdale project.

It is a partnership project between Calderdale Council, Bradford University, Leeds Metropolitan University and Community Partnership Solutions.

The programme, part-financed through the European Regional Development Fund, is the first of its kind in Calderdale and will harness the expertise of the higher education sector for the benefit of local businesses.

It will provide support to businesses – such as access to research, support for innovation, leadership and management development, product and process development, coaching, mentoring and marketing.

For information call (01422) 392220 or e-mail businessgrowth@calderdale.gov.uk.