🚗 Growth Hub Roadshow: Ripon | Launch Event
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.
This event will focus on the support available for start-up’s and early-stage businesses, with special guests from NatWest Accelerator covering Financial Foundations, and leading a hands-on Pitch Club session to help you get ready to secure the right funding to fuel your business growth.
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.
This roadshow focuses on start-up support, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on financial foundations alongside a dedicated Pitch Club session.
Business in the hotseat 🔥
We’ll be shining the spotlight on a local business, they’ll 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.
Financial Foundations 💸
A practical, no‑nonsense masterclass designed to help business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs build a strong financial foundation.
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.
Agenda for the day
Morning Session
- 09:30 – Arrival & refreshments
- 10:00 – Welcome
- 10:15 – Hotseat challenge
- 11:00 – Q&A
- 11:30 – Networking & lunch
Afternoon Session
- 12:30 – Introductions & key speaker
- 12:45 – Financial Foundations
- 13:45 – Comfort break & refreshments
- 14:00 – Pitch Club
- 15:30 – Event closes
Photography & Videography Notice
Photos and videos may be taken during this event and used for promotional purposes.
This support is available to businesses within York and North Yorkshire, if your business is based outside our region, visit Business.gov.uk and search your postcode to find your local alternative.