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.
At each event, we’ll be shining the spotlight on a business. The selected business will take the ‘hotseat’ to share the challenges they’re facing, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how the team collaborates to break down the barriers holding growing businesses back. With each event centred around a different theme, take the opportunity to join us on the road and experience the region along the way.
Want to sit in the hotseat? Apply now.
💡 Each event will:
- Focus on a business-relevant theme, such as access to finance, start-up support, digital innovation and more.
- Showcase business support in action, with a live Q&A.
- Feature a hands-on activity to get you thinking.
- Provide opportunities to meet the team, partners and service providers.
- Give you the chance to enjoy a free lunch and meet like-minded people.
💸 Financial Foundations:
Each event will feature a practical Financial Foundations session led by NatWest Accelerator, a no‑nonsense masterclass designed to help business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs build a strong financial foundation. Bringing trusted financial support across the region.
Come along to your local event, or join one, some, or all. Register now
📍Ripon Racecourse
This roadshow focuses on Start-up Support, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on Financial Foundations alongside a dedicated Pitch Club session.
Whether you’re a new business, an established organisation, or simply interested in local enterprise, everyone is welcome to attend, connect and learn more about available business support.
Pitch Club: Sharpen your business pitch with practical guidance, feedback, and practice to boost confidence and speak with impact. A fast‑paced and practical session that helps you sharpen how you present your business. Whether you are preparing your first pitch or improving one you already use, Pitch Club gives you the space to build confidence, refine your delivery, and speak with impact to customers, funders, and key stakeholders.
This roadshow focuses on Skills & Workforce, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on Financial Foundations alongside a guest delivering an interactive activity.
Whether you’re looking to attract talent, upskill your workforce, or strengthen your business for the future, this event is an opportunity to connect with local experts and explore the skills and workforce support available across the region.
If you would like to meet the team and find out more about the wider business support available to help your business start, grow and succeed in the region, we’d also be delighted to welcome you along.
Everyone is welcome to attend, connect and learn more about available business support.
This roadshow focuses on Sustainability, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on Financial Foundations alongside a guest delivering an interactive activity.
Whether you’re starting your sustainability journey or looking to make your business greener and more resilient, this event is an opportunity to connect with local experts and explore the sustainability support available across the region.
If you would like to meet the team and find out more about the wider business support available to help your business start, grow and succeed in the region, we’d also be delighted to welcome you along.
Everyone is welcome to attend, connect and learn more about available business support.
This roadshow focuses on Digital, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on Financial Foundations alongside a guest delivering an interactive activity.
Whether you’re exploring digital tools, improving your online presence, or embracing innovation to grow your business, this event is an opportunity to connect with local experts and explore the digital support available across the region.
If you would like to meet the team and find out more about the wider business support available to help your business start, grow and succeed in the region, we’d also be delighted to welcome you along.
Everyone is welcome to attend, connect and learn more about available business support.
Whether you’re looking to build a more inclusive business, create opportunities within your community, or grow responsibly, this event is an opportunity to connect with local experts and explore the inclusive growth support available across the region.
If you would like to meet the team and find out more about the wider business support available to help your business start, grow and succeed in the region, we’d also be delighted to welcome you along.
Everyone is welcome to attend, connect and learn more about available business support.
This roadshow focuses on Visitor Economy, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on Financial Foundations alongside a guest delivering an interactive activity.
Whether you’re part of the tourism, hospitality, leisure or cultural sector, or looking to make the most of visitor opportunities in the region, this event is a chance to connect with local experts and explore the support available for the visitor economy.
If you would like to meet the team and find out more about the wider business support available to help your business start, grow and succeed in the region, we’d also be delighted to welcome you along.
Everyone is welcome to attend, connect and learn more about available business support.
This roadshow focuses on Access to Finance, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on Financial Foundations alongside a dedicated Pitch Club session.
Pitch Club: Sharpen your business pitch with practical guidance, feedback, and practice to boost confidence and speak with impact. A fast‑paced and practical session that helps you sharpen how you present your business. Whether you are preparing your first pitch or improving one you already use, Pitch Club gives you the space to build confidence, refine your delivery, and speak with impact to customers, funders, and key stakeholders.
Whether you’re starting out, scaling up, or planning your next stage of growth, this event is an opportunity to connect with local experts and explore the funding and finance support available across the region.
If you would like to meet the team and find out more about the wider business support available to help your business start, grow and succeed in the region, we’d also be delighted to welcome you along.
Everyone is welcome to attend, connect and learn more about available business support.
🔥 Want to sit in the hotseat?
We’re inviting businesses to apply for the Hotseat. You’ll share the barriers you’re currently facing, while attendees get a behind-the-scenes look at what support looks like in real time. The sessions are designed to offer practical insight and an opportunity to raise the profile of your business within the local community.
🚗 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.