North Yorkshire Business Week 2025
Join us for North Yorkshire Councils first North Yorkshire Business Week, themed around innovation and growth. This week will feature a diverse programme of in-person and online events.
The week’s programme also includes practical workshops led by experts, on topics such as business growth, finance, marketing and innovation, which will be tailored to the needs and ambitions of North Yorkshire businesses. Experienced senior business advisors from the Business North Yorkshire team and representatives from other regional business support organisations will host drop-in advice sessions.
All events are free to attend. You can view the full list of events below. Select the booking weblinks to reserve a place at your chosen events.
North Yorkshire Business Week 2025
The launch event on Monday 16 June will bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders and public sector voices to explore what innovation means for North Yorkshire, and how they can embrace and drive change this year and in the future.
On offer will be:
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- Keynote speakers
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- An interactive question and answer panel
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- Networking opportunities
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- A business support expo for businesses to learn about the help available, including funding opportunities.
Location: Harrogate Convention Centre
Time: 12.45pm to 5pm on Monday 16 June
Book a place for the Innovation in Action event – Eventbrite website
AI Without the Fluff – Stokesley
What really works and what doesn’t in Business Artificial Intelligence. Delivered by Data Stream UK.
Location: Springboard Business Centre, Stokesley
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm on Tuesday 17 June
Book a place for AI Without the Fluff event – Eventbrite website
Rise and Design – Tadcaster
Innovation, challenge and growth in manufacturing.
Location: Queen’s Gardens, Tadcaster
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm on Tuesday 17 June
Book a place for Rise and Design event – Eventbrite website
Are You Business Resilient? – Online
Be prepared for the unexpected. Delivered by the council’s Resilience and Emergencies team.
Location: online event
Time: 10am to 11am on Tuesday 17 June
Book a place for Are You Business Resilient event – Eventbrite website
Etsy for Business – Online
Build, brand and grow your online shop. Delivered by Momentic.
Location: online event
Time: 10am to 11am on Tuesday 17 June
Book a place for Etsy for Business event – Eventbrite website
Developer Engagement – Harrogate
Join us for an update on the North Yorkshire Local Plan – the current position, challenges and barriers to delivery, and engagement going forward.
Location: The Crown Hotel, Harrogate
Time: 10am to 1pm on Tuesday 17 June
Book a place for Developer Engagement event – Eventbrite website
Develop and Sell Unmissable Tourist Experiences – Filey
A ‘how to’ session delivered by Visit North Yorkshire and Unmissable England.
Location: Evron Centre, Filey
Time: 1pm to 4pm on Tuesday 17 June
Book a place for Develop and Sell Unmissable Tourist Experiences event – Eventbrite website
Sales: Courage and Confidence – Online
Delivered by Your Sales Code.
Location: online event
Time: 1pm to 2pm on Tuesday 17 June
Book a place for Courage and Confidence event – Eventbrite website
Growth Through Export – Online
Get expert advice and support to help start or expand your international reach. Delivered by the Department for Business and Trade.
Location: online event
Time: 1.30pm to 3pm on Tuesday 17 June
Book a place for Growth Through Export event – Eventbrite website
Seed to Soar – Boroughbridge
Do you have a small innovative company that you would like to grow? Confused about whether to do that organically or seek out investment?
Not quite sure about what either of these options really mean for your company? Then this event is for you. Delivered by Innovate UK Business Growth.
Location: The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge
Time: 9am to 12pm on Wednesday 18 June
Book a place for Seed to Soar event – Eventbrite website
Google Business Profile Optimisation – Online
A ‘how to’ session on how to make the most out of your Google business profile. Delivered by Catch Designs.
Location: online event
Time: 10am to 11am on Wednesday 18 June
Book a place for Google Business event – Eventbrite website
Develop and Sell Unmissable Tourist Experiences – Thirsk
A ‘how to’ session delivered by Visit North Yorkshire and Unmissable England.
Location: Rural Arts, Thirsk
Time: 10am to 1pm on Wednesday 18 June
Book a place for Develop and Sell Unmissable Tourist Experiences event – Eventbrite website
TikTok for Business – Online
Strategy, visibility and growth through TikTok. Delivered by Momentic.
Location: online event
Time: 10am to 11am on Wednesday 18 June
Book a place for TikTok for Business event – Eventbrite website
Craven Business Expo – Skipton
Partner event.
Location: The Coniston Hotel, near Skipton
Time: 10am to 2pm on Wednesday 18 June
Book a place for Craven Business Expo – Craven Consultancy Services website
Creating a Strategy for Growth using LEGO Serious Play – Boroughbridge
A fun, hands-on method that uses LEGO to boost team thinking, problem solving, and communication. Delivered by RTC North.
Location: The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge
Time: 1pm to 4pm on Wednesday 18 June
Book a place for Creating a Strategy for Growth event – Eventbrite website
AI Without the Fluff – Bedale Hall
What really works and what doesn’t in Business Artificial Intelligence. Delivered by Data Stream UK.
Location: Bedale Hall on Wednesday 18 June
Time: 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Book a place for AI Without the Fluff event – Eventbrite website
Connect Over a Cuppa – Harrogate
Monthly session to spark ideas, collaborate and learn about new business and funding opportunities.
Location: Co-Lab Harrogate, Harrogate Convention Centre
Time: 9am to 11am on Thursday 19 June
Book a place for Connect Over a Cuppa event – Eventbrite website
Rise and Design – Ripon
Innovation, challenge and growth in manufacturing.
Location: Econ Engineering, Ripon
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm on Thursday 19 June
Book a place for Rise and Design event – Eventbrite website
North Yorkshire Maritime and Renewable Energy Conference 2025 – Scarborough Spa
Explore the challenges and opportunities for North Yorkshire’s maritime and renewables sector. Guest speakers, networking opportunities and exhibitors.
Location: Scarborough Spa
Time: 9.30am to 3pm on Thursday 19 June
Book a place for Maritime and Renewable Energy Conference – Eventbrite website
Building a Strong Online Presence – Skipton
Delivered by SBC Studio.
Location: The Hive, Skipton
Time: 10am to 12.30pm on Thursday 19 June
Book a place for Building a Strong Online Presence event – Eventbrite website
Canva for Business – Online
Design and build your brand with ease. Delivered by Momentic.
Location: online event
Time: 10am to 11am on Thursday 19 June
Book a place for Canva for Business event – Eventbrite website
Overcome Your Recruitment and Retention Challenges – Northallerton
A ‘how to’ session to help you build and keep your ideal team.
Location: Evolution Business Centre, Northallerton
Time: 1pm to 3.15pm on Thursday 19 June
Book a place for Overcome Your Recruitment and Retention Challenges event – Eventbrite website
Funding, Finance and Business Support Roundup – Online
Discover support for your business in North Yorkshire from a range of organisations. Join our event to explore grants, funding and advice.
Location: online event
Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm on Thursday 19 June
Book a place for Funding, Finance and Business Support Roundup event – Eventbrite website
Demystifying Public Procurement – Online
How to do business with North Yorkshire Council.
Location: online event
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm on Thursday 19 June
Book a place for Demystifying Public Procurement event – Eventbrite website
Thirsty Thursday – Stokesley
Partner event.
Location: Stokesley
Time: 5pm to 7pm on Thursday 19 June
Book a place for Thirsty Thursday event – Thirsty Thursday website
Business Support Drop-ins
Location: various locations
Time: 10am to 1pm on Friday 20 June
For further information and to book visit the Eventbrite website
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North Yorkshire brewery taps into technology to fuel growth
Founded in 2013 as a small-batch microbrewery, Harrogate Brewing Company was acquired by Joe and Julie Joyce in 2020 with ambitions to build a larger, more resilient business that could create a long-term future for their family. Just weeks later, the Covid-19 pandemic brought the hospitality industry to a standstill. With its pub customers disappearing almost overnight, the family adapted by launching online sales, home deliveries and a taproom.
New employers: what you need to know about the National Minimum Wage
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Boost your career with adult learning
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Innovation Supper October 2026: Apply to pitch
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Say ‘I do’ to getting your side hustle tax right
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