Leeds is fast cementing its reputation as a thriving hub for business.
From historic institutions to new start-ups, many companies have chosen to make Leeds their base of operations.
With a vibrant metropolis and three universities producing skilled and well-educated graduates, it's easy to see why!
Here are just six companies that based in Leeds (and some of them might take you by surprise!), who prove that Leeds is a great home for any business.
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Leeds Building Society
The oldest of the companies on our list, Leeds Building Society was founded in 1897and is the fifth largest building society in the UK.
The company now has 75 branches across the UK (and even one in Gibraltar), and provides services from mortgages to insurance and financial planning, faithfully aiding its customers through the most important decisions in their lives.
Buckley London
Don't let the name fool you - despite their Southern moniker, this jeweller is based in Leeds.
And as the Buckley London brand is stocked in over 1000 global retail locations, the company has gained quite a reach, becoming a particular favourite in airports.
You might even have found yourself perusing their products while you waited a for your connecting flight.
GHD
Didn't see that one coming, did you?
One of the world's biggest names in hairstyling was founded in Leeds. The company relied on word of mouth to achieve organic success, and it was more than two years before they released their first advertising campaign.
But GHD are living proof that when you have a quality product, it speaks for itself.
Maratopia Digital Marketing
Maratopia Digital Marketing provide other companies of all sizes with the expert tools they need to grow and succeed.
Their PPC agency is based in Leeds, and though the services they offer may work behind the scenes, their digital expertise is the hidden heart of success for many Yorkshire-based businesses.
Leeds Brewery
Of course, there are no shortages of breweries in the UK - we're a nation of drinkers after all, but there is something uniquely charming about independent breweries and micropubs!
There's a certain level of love that goes into the production of independently brewed beverages that often gets lost in the brewing process with the beer giants of the world.
With six pubs located around the city, Leeds Brewery is a must-visit next time you're around.
Rockstar Leeds
You may not have heard of Rockstar Games, but you'll definitely be familiar with their best-known title, Grand Theft Auto. While it's not Rockstar's only product, it is perhaps their most famous - or should that be infamous…
What you might not have known, is that this gaming giant has a Leeds subsidiary which has developed a number of games in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, including Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.
These are just six of many companies that have chosen to set up shop in Leeds, and with the rapid growth of this fantastic city, even more are sure to follow suit!
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