Google Juice Bar at aql

aql hosted Leeds first Google Juice Bar on 21st November 2014, at the Salem Church conference centre, a restored Grade II listed building and aql’s HQ.

The Google Juice bar is an event dedicated to helping local business and was organised in partnership with the Superfast West Yorkshire Business Support, Superconnected Leeds Bradford and BPIF CDi Print Yorkshire. The morning started with general networking over juice, tea & coffee in the exposition area and was followed by introductions from Dr Adam Beaumont, CEO and Founder of aql, in Salem’s galleried auditorium.

Guest speakers Roger Marsh, Chair of the Leeds City Region Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Martin Boddy CEO of Jaywing discussed about the importance of the creative and digital sector in West Yorkshire and exciting developments for the region in 2015. MP Hilary Benn talked about how small businesses in the region can access the Superfast West Yorkshire business support programme, and Superconnected Leeds Bradford connection voucher. The Google presentation was made by Gori Yahaya and was focused on Google platforms, such as Google Trends, Google AdWords, Google My business. Google +, who can help local businesses to reach out more customers and save time and money.

The participants had the opportunity to consult with Google representatives on a one-to-one basis and learn more on how these products can help them grow and transform their work.