About us
Meet the Team
We’re passionate about helping businesses of all sizes thrive in our dynamic region. Our team of experienced professionals can provide you with the support and resources you need to succeed. We work closely with our colleagues at City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council to bring you the best local business support has to offer.
Contact us today to learn more about how York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub can help your business. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
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Simon Middleton
Growth Hub Delivery Manager
I manage the delivery of the Growth Hub’s support. Talk to me about what you can offer our business community.
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Faye Greer-Pickup
Growth Hub Delivery Officer
I manage the help desk and support pre-start businesses. Talk to me to get your business started.
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Joseph Midgley
Growth Hub Delivery Officer
I run the delivery of programmes for the Growth Hub. Talk to me if you want to join our supplier register.
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Nicholas White
Business Relationship Manager
I deliver business support to all types of businesses with a specialism in Agriculture and Farming. Talk to me if your business is based in Richmondshire.
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Adrian O’Neill
Business Relationship Manager
I am the skills specialist for the Growth Hub. Talk to me about building your workforce.
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Harriet Stainton
Business Relationship Manager
I am the specialist for digital transformation. Talk to me to support your digital growth and take your business to new heights!
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Karen Booth
Business Relationship Manager
I provide support tailored to start up businesses. Talk to me if you are in the early stages of running your business based in the Harrogate area.
Emma Rollason-Taylor
Business Relationship Manager
I run the York St John Enterprise Centre. Talk to me about opportunities for your business here on campus.
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Jack Colding
Business Relationship Manager
I am the specialist for environment and sustainability. Talk to me to save money on your waste and energy bills.
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Mike Pennington
Business Relationship Manager
I manage the Made Smarter Programme. Talk to me for Tech support, digital road mapping and possible grant support to digitise your manufacturing business.
By its very geography, York and North Yorkshire is home to a diverse range of businesses.
Regardless of size or sector, the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub is here to provide free and impartial business support. We are government-funded but locally based, which means that we provide tailored support based around the needs of our unique region.
How we’ve helped other businesses like yours
Click on the videos below to see how we have helped other businesses in the region or read more of our case studies here.
What is a Growth Hub?
York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub
We’re one of 38 Growth Hubs set up by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Helping you access support and funding
Accessing funding and finance for your business can be confusing and overwhelming at times. You can contact our helpdesk and our team will be able to assess your business needs and introduce you to the providers of the appropriate support. You can contact them by emailing support@ynygrowthhub.com.
Remaining local
We know your time is limited and you need to access information quickly. Our website provides information on local support schemes in relation to skills, finance, sustainability, import and export, and more. In addition, we have details of events across the region and you can find out how we’ve supported other local businesses to expand their set up.
Good for you, great for York and North Yorkshire
Ensuring your business has everything it needs to succeed is not only great for you but also for our regional economy, so getting you the support you need and at the right time is our key priority.
“It’s about creating conversations, not paperwork. When running a small business, time is one of your most valuable assets and mistakes are costly. We want small business owners to be able to quickly find someone they can trust.”
David Kerfoot MBE, Chairman, Kerfoot Group
Articles
Rural Business Support in North Yorkshire: How to Access Funding and Guidance
Rural businesses and farmers in North Yorkshire have access to a wealth of support and resources to help them thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.
Export Support Roadshows to drive business growth in North Yorkshire
Businesses in North Yorkshire are set to benefit from a series of Export Support Roadshows, designed to drive growth across the region.
York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub Rolls Out New Autumn 2024 Programme to Empower Local Businesses
The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub has launched its Autumn 2024 Programme, offering a range of tailored support to businesses across the region. Unveiled at C4DI in Northallerton—a vibrant tech hub—this initiative provides crucial assistance in one-to-one specialist support, peer support, start-up guidance, digital transformation, skills development, and investment readiness.
Events
04th October 20249:30 am - 12:30 pmFREE
LEAP into Digital Marketing – Northallerton
Are you looking to improve your digital marketing skills in Northallerton? The "LEAP into Digital Marketing – Northallerton" course is here to help small and medium businesses succeed online. You'll learn about social media, branding, and online advertising.
07th October 20241:30 pm - 5:00 pmFREE
Armed Forces Covenant Business Seminar
On behalf of City of York Council and the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, we invite you to join us at the upcoming Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) Business Seminar, to be held on Monday 7 October 2024 in the Priory Street Centre (Main Hall) from 1.30pm to 5.00pm.
08th October 20249:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
Peer-to-Peer Board Sessions For Hospitality Leaders
Join the Hospitality Peer-to-Peer Programme in Scarborough from October 2024! This initiative provides a supportive network where you can share ideas, gain fresh perspectives, and collaborate with fellow business owners to drive your hospitality venture forward.
Resources
Webinar Recording: How to create Engaging Content
As part of a six-part social media webinar series delivered by Caroline Wilson of Hot Toddi, this webinar will look at how to create engaging content.
Webinar Recording: Setting Your Social Media Objectives
As part of a six-part social media webinar series delivered by Caroline Wilson of Hot Toddi, this webinar looks at how setting objectives can support your business.
Webinar Recordings : Making the leap: are you ready to start a business?
If you think you're ready to start a business, check out this exciting webinar where we'll find out what it’s really like to take the leap. Hosted by the team who bring you the Strive Live Start-Up Incubator.
