COPA has used its market knowledge and contacts to create and deliver ‘Business of…’ panel events for financial recruitment specialist Woodrow Mercer.

The Business of Cycling brought together a panel of experts to debate the legacy of the Tour de France Grand Depart in Yorkshire.

The Business of Food and Drink saw entrepreneurs including Marcus Black of Slingsby’s Spirit of Harrogate Gin and Syrian refugee Razan Alsous who founded the Yorkshire Dama Cheese company, tell their stories and let guests sample their products.

And The Business of Leisure focused on the value of pleasure and leisure – from travel and tourism to sport and dining out – to the economy and how this key sector is likely to change in the future.