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
Largest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years as landmark Bill enters Parliament
Small businesses will no longer be left chasing money they are already owed, as ministers today [Tuesday 19 May] introduce landmark legislation to end the scourge of late payments and back millions of sole traders, freelancers, and family firms across the country.
Funding reaches £900K in bid to boost exports
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has unlocked a new wave of export funding for businesses, taking the total support up to £900,000. The third round of the Get Exporting programme is available for applications today (Monday, May 11) with £265,000 in grants for businesses to tap into.
🚗 The Growth Hub is hitting the road!
After the success of last year's roadshows, the Growth Hub is hitting the road again, traveling the region to bring the best of local business support to a town near you. Partnering with NatWest Accelerator, and joined by Business Support Advisors from North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council, the Growth Hub Roadshow is set to showcase what business support really looks like.
Innovation Supper: Apply to pitch
Join us for a relaxed evening with a light supper and plenty of inspiration, where you’ll have the chance to step into the spotlight and pitch your business idea to win seed funding. Prior to the pitching, you’ll be provided expert pitch training delivered by York St John, so you’re fully prepared to deliver your pitch with confidence. Whether you’re just starting out or already up and running, you’re invited to get involved.
Celebrating a Career Supporting Business Growth
Growth Hub Manager Simon Middleton is stepping into retirement following a long and rewarding career defined by his dedication to the region’s business community. Colleagues, partners and the many businesses he has supported wish Simon the very best for a happy and well-deserved retirement.
Going For Growth: Make your business profitable today
Embark on a journey of self-improvement as you momentarily step away from the day-to-day of running a business. This course isn’t about taking time off; it’s about taking time to enhance your business, surrounded by peers who are just as driven to succeed. Prepare to gain insights and strategies that will clear the fog and illuminate your businesses path forward.
National Minimum Wage support for Yorkshire & Humberside businesses
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is contacting Yorkshire &Humberside businesses to help them get their workers’ wages right and ensure they are paying at least the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW), as appropriate. This is part of HMRC’s regular outreach activity across the UK.
260,000 workers to get a pay rise across Yorkshire as new wage rates take effect
60,000 hard-working people across Yorkshire and the Humber will see their pay increase from today [1 April 2026], as the Government raises the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates.
Made Smarter Backs Local Manufacturers
Manufacturing businesses across York and North Yorkshire are being encouraged to embrace digital innovation through the Made Smarter programme, a government-funded initiative that helps companies adopt new technologies and strengthen their operations.
The Cyber Security Membership for SMEs in the North East
The North East Cyber Resilience Centre (“NECRC”) helps small and medium-sized businesses, charities, and public sector organisations improve their cyber security.
York coworking space launches International Women’s Day competition giving female entrepreneur £1,500 workspace boost!
The winner will receive a dedicated desk for six months in Blake House’s tranquil 13-desk coworking studio - an intentionally small workspace designed to create a genuine business community, offering a calm and focused alternative to the large, impersonal workspaces that many entrepreneurs reportedly experience.
Farm Business Support Programme
This programme is a planned schedule of practical workshops designed to help farm businesses understand where they are now, where they want to be next, and how to make confident decisions in a fast-changing industry. The focus is simple: real world, farm focused business skills that can be applied straight back at home.