Case Study: The Yorkshire Mafia Limited
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Start date:
2008
Founder:
Geoff Shepherd
Who are the customers / users:
Business Leaders in the Yorkshire Region
Summary of organisation:
The Yorkshire Mafia is the biggest networking group outside of London with over 21,000+ members who have been selectively chosen because of their position, knowledge and offering. The network comes together both online through Linkedin and face-to-face to support the growing Yorkshire business economy. A thriving network of individuals, we do things differently – we’re renowned for our large scale business events, Buy Yorkshire and Leeds Business Week.
What’s special or unique about the organisation?
We’re a for profit enterprise that doesn’t charge for membership, or to attend 90% of our events.
Core learning from experience:
Building relationships is the ultimate key to being successful in business.
Main success:
Bringing the biggest B2B events outside of London to the Yorkshire stage!
Driving principles:
We bring businesses together to share, learn, support each other and ultimately, where appropriate, trade
Main Strength:
Undoubtedly, our members and their continued engagement.

Yorkshire Mafia’s Huddersfield Huddle networking event.
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