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Encouraging the growth of financial and business services in the city. Bradford makes a strong business case. Bradford FSI is ready to explain it to you
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HANDELSBANKEN opens in the north - in BRADFORD
Leading Nordic banking group Handelsbanken has chosen BRADFORD as it's next UK city to expand into.
Members of the BRADFORDFSi board encouraged the Bank to consider the city and that work has now paid off.
According to branch manager Mark Rawnsley "We're definately open for business, both locally and globally and our reputation as a really stable bank standing firm during the current financial turbulence puts us in a really strong position going forward".
Handelsbanken is expanding substantially across the UK. "Our business is built on great customer service, delivered locally by an experienced and stable team. No tiered telephone answering systems, no service centres, just good old-fashioned relationship banking" added Mark.
SPEARHEADING DEVELOPMENT
Launch of BRADFORD Property Forum
15 March 2007
A new initiative – Bradford Property Forum – has been formed to help future investors and developers maximise ongoing investment opportunities in the city.
Acting as a guardian of quality, Bradford Property Forum will consult with new and existing investment and development partners to bring forward a range of projects, improve standards and build on the £2 billion investment opportunities already in existence in the city centre.
The Forum is also tasked with promoting the city and its surrounding districts, encouraging networking opportunities and improving public-private sector collaborations in Bradford’s property sector.
A steering committee has been established comprising representatives from the local council, chamber of commerce, academia and Bradford Centre Regeneration, the urban regeneration company. Key developers and private sector organisations such as Magellan Properties, Mi7 Developments, New Mason Properties, Robinson Design Group, Asquith Properties, Urban Splash and Westfield have also come aboard as founder members of the Forum.
Committee meetings will take place every eight weeks chaired by Harold Robinson of Magellan Properties. Mr Robinson said: “Bradford’s property market has changed exponentially in the last few years with one of the largest regeneration undertakings seen in the UK. The time is right to bring together a dedicated team of people in property to ensure that future developments are encouraged to come forward in a way which will benefit the entire city.
“In time, we’re confident that the Bradford Property Forum will play a crucial role in transforming the Bradford landscape and raising the city’s profile in the wider property industry.”
As part of its marketing remit, Bradford Property Forum is officially launched at MIPIM 2007.
Sandy Needham, Chief Executive of Bradford Chamber, said: “The Forum harnesses the commitment, drive and energy of the property professionals locally. Co-operation, a focus on quality and attracting the best talent to Bradford will feature in the activities of the Forum and the Bradford Chamber is delighted to be involved.”
Tony Reeves, Chief Executive of Bradford Council, added: “The establishment of the Forum is great news for the ongoing regeneration of the city and the wider district.
"We have already attracted a number of high profile developers to the city and we welcome their commitment to ensuring that high standards and quality are a fundamental part of all property and development that happens across the district.
"Building future growth and prosperity in the Bradford district is key to achieving truly great and sustainable regeneration."