External Event
Freelance & Founder Fridays: Winning the Visitor Economy
Join Patch at the free breakfast session, to learn all the tips and tricks to successfully running your business, guided by experts. York’s visitor economy pumps over billions of pounds into the city each year, with the summer months bringing a peak surge of domestic day-tripper footfall alongside high-spending international travellers.
🌍 Yorkshire Day business drop-in (External)
York-based Partners PR is bringing together legal, tax, HR, telecoms, technology and communications experts for a FREE business drop-in the day before Yorkshire Day, on Friday 31 July.
NatWest Accelerator: She Scales
She Scales is a monthly female founders connection and co‑working day delivered across every Accelerator hub. It is a dedicated space for women who are building and growing businesses. The session brings people together to share experiences, exchange insight, and build community in a warm and honest environment.
The Meaningful Business Summer Conference: Meaningful Places (Enterprise Works)
The Meaningful Business Network is delighted to invite you to the third annual Meaningful Business Summer Conference, taking place in York on Thursday 9th July 2026. This year’s theme, “Meaningful Places,” will explore how businesses, public institutions, and communities can work together to create stronger, more inclusive, and socially impactful local economies.
🌍 Transforming Data into Decisions: Breakfast Briefings (Business North Yorkshire)
Data is everywhere, but insights are what drive action. We’ll explore how simple Excel techniques can transform data into meaningful insights that support confident decision-making.
Going for Growth: Risk, Reforms & Recruitment
From January 2027, employees with six months’ service are expected to be able to bring an unfair dismissal claim. That means anyone hired from July could fall within scope when the reforms take effect. For businesses planning growth, restructures or new hires, now is the time to review recruitment, onboarding, probation and people management processes.
Merchant Adventurers Business Networking
Join the Company of Merchant Adventurers and Enterprise Works at the University of York for an evening of networking. Meet fellow entrepreneurs and business owners, expand your professional network,
Understanding the Funding Landscape
Get a better understanding of the funding landscape and navigate the potential pitfalls when applying for finance. What you’ll learn Learn about the sort of funding is available to
Driving Innovation Through Creative Technologies
The creative sector sits at the forefront of technological change – continually evolving through advances in areas such as immersive media, digital production, AI and interactive design. As these technologies