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SUMMARY:Neuro-Affirming Communication in the Workplace - Online
DESCRIPTION:Date: 11 December 2026\nFormat: Online\nTime: 10:00am – 11:30am \nCost: FREE for businesses in York and North Yorkshire \nBooking link (select mini workshops): Register here\nEvery person communicates\, processes information and experiences the workplace differently. This practical session explores how adopting a neuro-affirming approach can improve communication\, collaboration and inclusion for everyone. Delivered by Lizzie Huxford\, Specialist Occupational Therapist and Clinical Director of OT4me\, the session will help you better understand neurodiversity\, challenge common assumptions\, and develop communication strategies that support a wider range of thinking and working styles. You’ll leave with practical tools to create more inclusive conversations\, meetings and workplace interactions. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncrease understanding of neurodiversity and neuro-affirming practice.\nRecognise common communication barriers in the workplace.\nExplore how different people process information and interact with others.\nDevelop practical neuro-affirming communication skills.\nIdentify simple adjustments that support inclusion\, engagement and performance.\nBuild confidence in creating a more inclusive environment for colleagues and customers/clients\n\n  \n*This project is supported by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority\, using funding from the Department for Work and Pensions’ Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/neuro-affirming-communication-in-the-workplace-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🚗 Growth Hub Roadshow: Knaresborough
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPartnering 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. \n \nThis roadshow focuses on Inclusive Growth\, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on Financial Foundations alongside a guest delivering an interactive activity. \n  \n Each event will:\n\nFocus on a business-relevant theme.\nShowcase business support in action\, with a live Q&A.\nFeature a hands-on activity to get you thinking.\nProvide opportunities to meet the team\, partners and service providers.\nGive you the chance to enjoy a free lunch and meet like-minded people.\n\n  \n Hotseat Challenge\n \nWe’ll be shining the spotlight on Amy Jeffs\, Content Consultant\, Founder and Managing Director of HeyMe. She’ll be sharing the challenges HeyMe are facing\, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how our team of specialists collaborate to break down the barriers holding businesses back. \nHeyMe is a strategic communications agency specialising in the science\, engineering and innovation sectors. Helping launch new products\, navigate complex stakeholders and drive innovation across supply chains. HeyMe cuts through the noise and builds trust where it matters most. \n  \n Financial Foundations\nA practical\, no‑nonsense masterclass designed to help business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs build a strong financial foundation. \n  \n\n⭐ The Traitors Within: An Interactive Leadership Experience\n\nPeople Savi helps organisations develop great leaders\, build stronger workplace cultures and improve team performance. Together with Scarborough Escape Rooms\, we’ve created immersive leadership experiences\, inspired by The Traitors\, where participants discover firsthand how trust\, communication and decision-making influence individual and team performance. Through engaging\, facilitated experiences\, we help organisations explore the behaviours that create inclusive\, high performing workplaces and enable growth. \nInspired by the hit TV show The Traitors\, this engaging 90 minute taster experience challenges participants to work together\, solve problems and make decisions with limited information. As trust is tested and assumptions are challenged\, teams experience first hand how communication\, leadership and judgement shape performance under pressure. \nThrough facilitated reflection\, participants will explore: \n\nHow decision making changes under pressure\nWhy trust and psychological safety are essential to high performing teams\nThe impact of assumptions\, bias and inclusion on team performance\nLeadership and communication in uncertain situations\n\nExpect plenty of discussion\, teamwork\, healthy competition and a few unexpected twists. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights they can apply immediately to strengthen trust\, communication\, inclusion and collaboration within their own teams. \n  \n Agenda for the day\n\n09:30 – Arrival & refreshments\n10:00 – Welcome\n10:15 – Hotseat challenge\n11:00 – Q&A\n11:30 – Networking & lunch\n12:30 – Introductions & key speaker\n12:45 – Financial Foundations\n13:45 – Comfort break & refreshments\n14:00 – Interactive activity\n15:30 – Event closes\n\n  \n Photography & Videography Notice\nPhotos and videos may be taken during this event and used for promotional purposes \n  \n Can’t make it to Knaresborough?\nWe’ll also be visiting Pickering (22 September) and York (14 October)\, running from 9:30am to 3:30pm. \n \n 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%9a%97-growth-hub-roadshow-knaresborough/
LOCATION:Flexico\, Hexagon House\, Grimbald Crag Close\, Knaresborough\, Harrogate & Knaresborough\, HG5 8PJ
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:Masterclass: Marketing Co-Working Day
DESCRIPTION:Get your marketing ideas flowing with casual co-working centred on marketing trends and personal brand! \n\n\n\n\n🤝 Event: Masterclass: Marketing Co-Working Day\n📅 Date: Monday 17th August 2026\n🕰️ Time: 09.30 – 17.00 (join when suits you)\n📍 Location: NatWest Accelerator University of York \n📝 Description: \nJoin us for a day of co-working\, collaboration and action designed to help you build momentum in your business. \nWe’ll kick off with a short reflection and discussion session\, exploring practical marketing and personal branding insights that founders can apply immediately. We’ll then work together to translate those ideas into meaningful actions for your business. \nThe rest of the day is dedicated to co-working alongside fellow founders\, creating accountability\, sharing ideas\, and making real progress on your goals. Accelerator Managers will be on hand throughout the day to provide tailored support\, feedback and guidance as you work. \nWhether you’re looking for fresh ideas\, dedicated focus time\, or a supportive community to help keep you moving forward\, this session is designed to help you leave with tangible progress. \n📅 Agenda: \n09:30 – 10:00 | Check-In & Reflections \n10:00 – 11:30 | Marketing & Personal Brand Action Lab \n11:30 – 17:00 | Co-Working\, Collaboration & Accelerator Support \nWork alongside fellow founders\, put ideas into action\, and access tailored support from the Accelerator team throughout the day. \n📚 What to expect: \n\nExpert insights delivered by industry leaders and subject specialists.\nThe flexibility to join live sessions or focus on your own priorities.\nSpace to connect with other founders and sense-check ideas.\nOpportunities to reflect on how marketing strategies apply to your business.\nA supportive environment to turn inspiration into action.\n\n👥 Why attend: \n\nAccess high-quality marketing insights in a flexible\, low-pressure format.\nChoose the sessions most relevant to your business needs.\nLearn alongside peers and explore shared marketing challenges.\nCreate time and space to focus on your business.\nLeave feeling informed\, motivated\, and ready to take practical next steps.\n\nRegister\n 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/masterclass-marketing-co-working-day/
LOCATION:NatWest Accelerator University of York\, Innovation Way\, Heslington\, York Central\, YO10 5DG
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:Freelance & Founder Fridays: Winning the Visitor Economy
DESCRIPTION:Join Patch at the free breakfast session\, to learn all the tips and tricks to successfully running your business\, guided by experts. \n\n\n\nYork’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. \nBut high footfall doesn’t automatically mean high margins. How do local founders convert window-shoppers into high-value customers without alienating year-round local residents? And how does York’s freelance and agency community help local retail\, leisure\, and hospitality brands build the infrastructure needed to thrive year-round? \n \nJoin Patch for a honest\, thoughtful panel featuring local founders\, marketing strategists\, and tourism leads as we break down how we can all win from tourism in York\, from large businesses to smaller\, supporting professionals. \nNetworking shouldn’t feel like a chore. Stay for a tasty breakfast and coffee afterwards\, and continue the conversation. This is a dedicated space for entrepreneurs to engage in high-level knowledge sharing and build authentic connections within a relaxed\, professional environment. \nDoors open at 8:30am\, join us to settle in and get a good seat before the panellists start. \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/freelance-founder-fridays-winning-the-visitor-economy/
LOCATION:Patch York\, York\, York Central\, YO1 6FA
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T113000
DTSTAMP:20260715T083312Z
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SUMMARY:🌍 Yorkshire Day business drop-in (External)
DESCRIPTION:A group of Yorkshire businesses will mark this year’s Yorkshire Day by doing what the county is best known for – offering straightforward advice\, sharing knowledge and helping others. \n \nYork-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.  \nThe event will give businesses the chance to access expert guidance in an informal setting. \nAttendees will be able to access expert advice from Switalskis on commercial property matters\, Clive Owen LLP on tax\, McMillan & Associates on HR\, Apollo Cloud on telecoms\, Bellingham IT on technology\, and Partners PR on PR and communications. \nThe Yorkshire Day business drop-in takes place from 9.30am to 11.30am on Friday 31 July at Partners PR\, Independence House\, Millfield Lane\, Nether Poppleton\, York YO26 6PH. The event is free to attend and people are encouraged to pop in throughout the morning. \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%8d-yorkshire-day-business-drop-in-external/
LOCATION:Partners PR\, Independence House\, Millfield Lane\, York\, York Outer\, YO26 6PH
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🟢 LX Foundry - Level-up Your Live Training
DESCRIPTION:Part of the LX Foundry Series\nForging Learning Experiences\nThe LX Foundry Series is a funded programme designed to help anyone delivering training improve their Learning Experience (LX)\, with a particular focus on creating engaging online and digital learning. \nWho is it for? \nThe programme is primarily aimed at training providers and businesses delivering learning externally. However\, it is also highly relevant for organisations running internal training\, webinars\, or transitioning from in-person to online delivery. \nWhat’s available – and where should I start? \nThe LX Foundry Series includes three complementary offers: \n\nLX Foundry – Digital Course Launchpad\nA four-week online workshop series covering the fundamentals of designing and delivering effective online learning. We recommend most participants start here.\nLX Foundry – Experience Day\nA hands-on micro-conference featuring expert sessions\, live demonstrations\, and the chance to try out equipment and tools for creating high-quality online content.\nLX Foundry – Level Up Your Live Training\nAn interactive webinar focused on practical techniques to make your live online training more engaging\, dynamic\, and impactful.\n\nA Master-Class in Designing & Delivering Live Training\n“How are you doing that?” \n“There was a real sense of togetherness” \n“Whatever you use for your delivery feels more personal than other online courses – it feels like when actors break the 4th wall and talk to the audience.” \n  \nDo you find it challenging moving from in-person to online training? \nToo often amazing in-person speakers/trainers/facilitators find themselves banished to a tiny box in the corner of the screen struggling to connect and engage with their digital audience. Their great stories\, examples and anecdotes feel like dull monologues without the energy of the real-life room. \nJoin our expert team to push your online training to its limits to excite and engage your audiences. \n  \nAbout the Workshop\nIn this interactive training session\, we’ll look at different ways to break out of the box and level up our live training. You should come away buzzing with tips\, tricks and techniques to make your live training more engaging for both the audience – and the trainer. \nIt’s going to be a live workshop\, so we won’t be recording the event. Come along to enjoy a live interactive session with the team\, get involved\, ask questions\, get real answers and come away with practical ways to improve your own training sessions. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nRichard leads workshop development for Enterprise CUBE CIC and has been finding new ways to deliver online workshops since 2013. Since the pandemic\, there’s been an explosion in audiences and the available technology. \nThis workshop is being run in response to the number of people that come to our workshops and ask – how are you doing that? \n  \nBeyond the Workshop – Level-Up Your Way\nAfter the workshop you’ll get access to our Level-Up your Live Training on-demand course\, so you can tackle the technical and practical elements of improving your own training at your own pace with step-by-step demonstrations and guidance on a wide range of topics – from creator confidence to studio design or selecting affordable equipment. \n  \nDetails: Tuesday 21 July\, 10am – 11am | Online\n  \nDelivered by Enterprise CUBE CIC\, this project is part of the LX Foundry series which is supporting local providers to design new and improved learner experiences. \nSupported by David Skaith\, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. \n 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/lx-foundry-level-up-your-live-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T110000
DTSTAMP:20260713T132533Z
CREATED:20260608T120918Z
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SUMMARY:🟡 Turn New Products\, Processes & Tech into Tax Savings: Great Ideas Webinar
DESCRIPTION:If you’re developing a new product\, improving how you work or adopting new technology\, there are UK tax reliefs that could reduce your costs or even generate cash back. \n \nJoin us for our R&D and Patent Box webinar on 14 July\, when Angela Mikola\, Associate Partner of Tax at Clive Owen LLP\, will explain two useful tools in plain English: \n\nResearch & Development (R&D) tax relief – a government incentive that rewards companies for tackling technical challenges in their projects. After we’ve defined it clearly\, we’ll refer to it as R&D.\nThe UK “Patent Box” regime – a set of rules that can cut your corporation tax on profits from products that use your patented inventions.\n\nWhat you’ll learn \n\nWhat HMRC sees as qualifying R&D work in everyday projects\nWhich typical costs can be included in an R&D claim\nWhat’s changed recently in the rules and what it means for your next claim\nCommon pitfalls that delay claims or reduce the benefit\nHow the Patent Box works in practice and when it’s worth considering\nHow to spot when a patent could deliver long‑term tax advantages\n\nWho it’s for\nBusinesses planning a product launch\, process improvement\, or tech adoption. Even if you wouldn’t call yourself “innovative”\, if you’re solving problems or making things work better\, this session is for you. \nSpeaker\nAngela Mikola BSc (Hons)\, CA\, CTA\, Associate Partner of Tax at Clive Owen LLP – a specialist in helping companies identify eligible activity\, avoid common mistakes and maximise the value of claims. \nTuesday 14 July 10:00-11:00   \nSign Up\nThis webinar provides general guidance and is not a substitute for advice tailored to your circumstances. \nIf you’d like personalised support to turn your idea into a product\, improve processes\, or adopt new tech\, join the Great Ideas programme. It’s fully funded for York & North Yorkshire businesses and eligible projects may be invited to pitch for a grant of up to £60\,000 to support implementation. Sign up here: yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk/project/great-ideas/
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/turn-new-products-processes-tech-into-tax-savings-great-ideas-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T153000
DTSTAMP:20260708T150222Z
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SUMMARY:🚗 Growth Hub Roadshow: Northallerton
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPartnering 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. \n \nThis roadshow focuses on Digital\, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering Pitch Club alongside NECRC delivering an interactive activity. \n  \n Each event will:\n\nFocus on a business-relevant theme.\nShowcase business support in action\, with a live Q&A.\nFeature a hands-on activity to get you thinking.\nProvide opportunities to meet the team\, partners and service providers.\nGive you the chance to enjoy a free lunch and meet like-minded people.\n\n  \n Hotseat Challenge: Meet the Business\n \nFred Moore\, Founder & MD at Bunch Tech \nBunchTech is a full-service\, hardware-agnostic Enterprise Partner for digital transformation. We handle everything from procurement to on-site engineering\, ensuring you get guaranteed outcomes without the deployment headache. Our specialist teams cover energy\, compliance\, and soft services to dramatically reduce operational costs across your entire portfolio. \nThey’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. \n  \n Pitch Club\nTake part in Pitch Club\, an energetic\, hands-on workshop designed to help you refine how you talk about your business. Using our proven pitch structure\, you’ll draft your own pitch\, practise with others\, receive feedback\, and build the confidence to adapt your message for different audiences. Hosted by NatWest Accelerator. \n  \n🛡️ Interactive Activity\n \nLego is a tabletop/role-playing scenario exercise about physical and technical security within organisations. Delegates are challenged with managing the security of a small utility company: they are given a budget that they can spend among a range of different defensive options. \nDecisions must be made considering several potential threats\, known vulnerabilities of the infrastructure\, past and ongoing cyber-attacks\, and of course budget limitations. The aim is to challenge teams to think differently about business security\, no technical knowledge is required to take part. \n\n Agenda for the day\n\n09:30 – Arrival & refreshments\n10:00 – Welcome\n10:15 – Hotseat challenge\n11:00 – Q&A\n11:30 – Networking & lunch\n12:30 – Introductions & key speaker\n12:45 – Financial Foundations\n13:45 – Comfort break & refreshments\n14:00 – Interactive activity\n15:30 – Event closes\n\nVenue: The Golden Lion\, 114 High St\, Northallerton DL7 8PP \n  \n Photography & Videography Notice\nPhotos and videos may be taken during this event and used for promotional purposes. \n Can’t make it to Northallerton?\nWe’ll also be visiting Knaresborough (18 August)\, Pickering (22 September)\, and York (14 October)\, running from 9:30am to 3:30pm.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%9a%97-growth-hub-roadshow-northallerton/
LOCATION:The Golden Lion\, 114 High St\, Northallerton\, Richmond & Northallerton\, DL7 8PP
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T065709Z
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SUMMARY:The Meaningful Business Summer Conference: Meaningful Places (Enterprise Works)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBringing together leaders and practitioners from across sectors\, the conference will cover topics including community wealth building\, inclusive growth\, social value\, public procurement\, and cross-sector collaboration. The event is ideal for business leaders\, public sector professionals\, universities\, social enterprises\, policymakers\, and community organisations looking to shape the future of meaningful local economies. \nDate and time: Thursday 9 July\, 9:30am – 1pm \nLocation: The Priory Street Centre\, York \nFind out more and book your place
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/the-meaningful-business-summer-conference-meaningful-places-enterprise-works/
LOCATION:The Priorty Street Centre\, 15 Priory Street\, York\, York Central\, YO1 6ET
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T123000
DTSTAMP:20260630T070346Z
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SUMMARY:NatWest Accelerator: She Scales
DESCRIPTION:This is a monthly female founders connection and co‑working day delivered across every NatWest Accelerator hub. \n  \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n🤝 Event: She Scales: Female Founders Connection and Co‑working \n📅 Date: Wednesday 8th July \n🕰️ Time: 10.00 am – 12.30 (optional to stay all day for co-working) \n📍 Location: NatWest Accelerator\, University of York \n📝 Description:\nShe 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. \nThis month\, we’ll be hosting a female founders focus group exploring the findings from the University of York’s New Era for Female Entrepreneurship research ahead of its official launch in September. \nFollowing extensive regional engagement\, a 10-Point Action Plan has been developed to strengthen support for female entrepreneurs\, focusing on:\n• Improving access to finance\, investment and mentorship\n• Building confidence\, skills and professional networks\n• Creating a more connected\, accessible and joined-up support ecosystem \nThis session is an opportunity for you to review\, shape and influence how this plan is brought to life\, both in York and across our wider Accelerator network. Your insights and lived experience will play a vital role in ensuring the actions drive meaningful and lasting change. \n📚 What to expect:\n• A relaxed and welcoming start with coffee and informal introductions\n• Focused discussions grounded in real founder experiences\n• Opportunity to contribute to shaping regional support for female entrepreneurs\n• Time to continue conversations\, spark ideas\, and connect with founders who understand your journey\n• Optional co‑working for the rest of the day\, allowing you to stay in the hub and keep the momentum going \nWe really can’t wait to see you there. \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/natwest-accelerator-she-scales/
LOCATION:NatWest Accelerator University of York\, Innovation Way\, Heslington\, York Central\, YO10 5DG
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T113000
DTSTAMP:20260608T120133Z
CREATED:20260608T120133Z
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SUMMARY:How to Strengthen Your Funding Pitch: Great Ideas Webinar
DESCRIPTION:If you’re applying for grant funding or innovation support\, you may already have a strong idea but turning that into a convincing application or panel pitch can be challenging. \n \nJoin us for How to Strengthen Your Funding Pitch on Thursday 2 July 10:00-11:30 when Jerome Iveson\, specialist in product design\, strategy and fundraising\, alongside Phil Sly\, Specialist Adviser at UMi\, explain how funding panels assess applications and what really matters when decisions are made. \nThis webinar will explore how to present your innovation clearly\, demonstrate market need\, build a strong and realistic project plan and justify your funding request\, helping you approach both written applications and panel questions with confidence. \nThis session will show you how to: \n\nassess how funding panels review and evaluate applications\nunderstand the key criteria used to judge applications\nclearly describe your innovation and what makes it valuable\nevidence market need and opportunity\npresent realistic project plans\, budgets and outcomes\navoid common mistakes that weaken otherwise strong applications\n\nEverything is explained in plain English\, with practical guidance to help you strengthen your application and improve your chances of success. \n  \nWho it’s for \nBusinesses and individuals preparing funding or grant applications who want a clearer understanding of how assessors and panels review submissions. This webinar is ideal if you want to improve how you explain your idea\, demonstrate demand\, present your project plan and prepare for panel questions\, whether you’re applying now or planning to apply soon. \n\nSpeakers \n\nJerome Iveson – Over 25 years of design experience and a specialist in supporting innovators to develop\, position and fund their ideas.\nPhil Sly – Specialist Adviser at UMi\, and an experienced adviser supporting businesses to strengthen funding applications and communicate their proposals clearly and confidently to panels.\n\nThursday 2 July 10:00-11:30 \nRegister now\n\nThis webinar provides general guidance and is not a substitute for advice tailored to your circumstances. \nIf you’d like personalised support to turn your idea into a product\, improve processes\, or adopt new tech\, join the Great Ideas programme. It’s fully funded for York & North Yorkshire businesses and eligible projects may be invited to pitch for a grant of up to £60\,000 to support implementation. Sign up here: yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk/project/great-ideas/
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/how-to-strengthen-your-funding-pitch-great-ideas-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T134500
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SUMMARY:York & North Yorkshire Health & Life Sciences Business Cluster
DESCRIPTION:Networking Series Event 1: Connecting the Cluster\nAttend the first event in a three-part networking series\, in partnership with the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority\, designed to foster collaboration across the York & North Yorkshire Health & Life Sciences Business Cluster\, improve visibility of available support\, and strengthen connections across the cluster. \nThis opening session will take place in York and will bring together health and life sciences businesses and innovators from across the UK who are interested in working in York and North Yorkshire\, along with stakeholders from across the region’s health and life sciences ecosystem\, to explore the infrastructure\, assets and ecosystem support available across York & North Yorkshire for health and life sciences businesses. \n \nWhat to expect \nAttendees will hear from a range of regional organisations supporting innovation and growth within the health and life sciences sector\, alongside insights into the infrastructure\, assets and support available within York and North Yorkshire. The event will also involve a facilitated networking workshop to directly connect health & life science businesses to the relevant stakeholders based on their stage and needs. \nWho should attend \nThis event is aimed at: \n\nHealth and life sciences businesses and innovators at any stage\, both based in York & North Yorkshire and elsewhere in the UK\, who are interested in working in the region\nInnovation hubs\, incubators\, and business support organisations\nAcademic and research institutions\nNHS and public sector stakeholders\nStakeholders who want to learn more about the North Yorkshire Health & Life Sciences Business Cluster\n\nWhy attend \n\nDiscover the infrastructure\, assets and support available across North Yorkshire\nConnect with key regional stakeholders and innovation partners\nExplore opportunities for collaboration across the health and life sciences sector\nBe part of shaping a stronger\, more connected regional cluster\n\nThis is the first event in a three-part networking series taking place across York and North Yorkshire\, with upcoming events in Harrogate and Skipton focusing on collaboration and partnerships to support innovation\, and access to finance. \nThis networking series is part of a wider project between Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber and the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority\, to foster greater collaboration\, improve outward visibility of the York and North Yorkshire Health & Life Sciences Business Cluster and drive greater investment into the region. The project is supported by David Skaith\, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. \nIf you would like to hear more about this project and opportunities to get involved\, please email Lottie.mcmahon@healthinnovationhy.com. \nClick here to learn more and reserve your spot
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/york-north-yorkshire-health-life-sciences-business-cluster/
LOCATION:York
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🚗 Growth Hub Roadshow: Whitby
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPartnering 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. \n \nThis roadshow focuses on Sustainability\, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on Financial Foundations alongside a guest delivering an interactive activity. \n  \n Each event will:\n\nFocus on a business-relevant theme.\nShowcase business support in action\, with a live Q&A.\nFeature a hands-on activity to get you thinking.\nProvide opportunities to meet the team\, partners and service providers.\nGive you the chance to enjoy a free lunch and meet like-minded people.\n\n  \n Hotseat Challenge\nWe’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. \n  \n Financial Foundations\nA practical\, no‑nonsense masterclass designed to help business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs build a strong financial foundation. \n  \n Agenda for the day\n\n09:30 – Arrival & refreshments\n10:00 – Welcome\n10:15 – Hotseat challenge\n11:00 – Q&A\n11:30 – Networking & lunch\n12:30 – Introductions & key speaker\n12:45 – Financial Foundations\n13:45 – Comfort break & refreshments\n14:00 – Interactive activity\n15:30 – Event closes\n\n  \n Photography & Videography Notice\nPhotos and videos may be taken during this event and used for promotional purposes. \n  \n Can’t make it to Whitby?\nWe’ll also be visiting Northallerton (14 July)\, Knaresborough (18 August)\, Pickering (22 September)\, and York (14 October)\, running from 9:30am to 3:30pm. \n \n\n 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%9a%97-growth-hub-roadshow-whitby/
LOCATION:Whitby
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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CREATED:20260610T123500Z
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SUMMARY:Employer Support Programme: Meet the Delivery Partners | Curious Edge & The Innate Coach
DESCRIPTION:Following a successful first year\, the Employer Support Programme is returning to support businesses across York and North Yorkshire to build stronger\, more inclusive workplaces. \nDelivered by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority\, this fully funded programme is designed to help employers create good quality job opportunities and tackle economic inactivity. It supports organisations to build the confidence and capability needed to recruit\, support and retain a diverse workforce – including people facing barriers to work such as long-term health conditions\, caring responsibilities\, disabilities and neurodivergence. \nThrough the programme\, businesses can access practical\, tailored support to: \n\nCreate inclusive\, healthy workplace environments\nStrengthen recruitment\, onboarding and retention approaches\nSupport employee wellbeing and progression\nDevelop confident\, inclusive leaders and managers\n\nSupport is delivered by a network of experienced delivery partners working with employers across York and North Yorkshire. \n \nAbout this webinar series\nA series of short\, practical webinars is being delivered to introduce the Employer Support Programme and highlight how it can benefit local businesses. \nEach session will give a clear overview of the programme\, alongside contributions from delivery partners who will share insights into the support available and how employers can get involved. \nThese sessions are a straightforward way to explore what’s on offer and identify the support that could make a real difference to your organisation. \nAttend one session or join them all – depending on what works best. \nWho should attend\nThese sessions are aimed at employers and organisations across York and North Yorkshire who are looking to strengthen their workforce and create more inclusive workplaces. \nThis may be particularly relevant for: \n\nBusiness owners\, senior leaders and managers\nHR and people management professionals\nOrganisations looking to improve recruitment\, retention and staff wellbeing\nEmployers interested in building more inclusive workplaces and supporting a diverse workforce\n\nEvent details\nMonday 29 June | 12pm – 1pm  | Online \nThis session will introduce the Employer Support Programme and feature: \n\nCurious Edge – Thrive at Work A whole-system programme supporting employers to create inclusive workplaces\, while helping individuals overcome health or confidence barriers to access sustainable\, fulfilling work.\nThe Innate Coach – Conversations for Change An online coaching and mentoring programme designed to help employees at all levels build more compassionate\, inclusive and positive workplace cultures.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/employer-support-programme-meet-the-delivery-partners-curious-edge-the-innate-coach/
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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CREATED:20260514T124638Z
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SUMMARY:LX Foundry - Digital Course Launchpad
DESCRIPTION:Part of the LX Foundry Series\nForging Learning Experiences\nThe LX Foundry Series is a funded programme designed to help anyone delivering training improve their Learning Experience (LX)\, with a particular focus on creating engaging online and digital learning. \nWho is it for? \nThe programme is primarily aimed at training providers and businesses delivering learning externally. However\, it is also highly relevant for organisations running internal training\, webinars\, or transitioning from in-person to online delivery. \nWhat’s available – and where should I start? \nThe LX Foundry Series includes three complementary offers: \n\nLX Foundry – Digital Course Launchpad\nA four-week online workshop series covering the fundamentals of designing and delivering effective online learning. We recommend most participants start here.\nLX Foundry – Experience Day\nA hands-on micro-conference featuring expert sessions\, live demonstrations\, and the chance to try out equipment and tools for creating high-quality online content.\nLX Foundry – Level Up Your Live Training\nAn interactive webinar focused on practical techniques to make your live online training more engaging\, dynamic\, and impactful.\n\n  \nWant to launch or improve your own online course?\nJoin a community of online course providers for our new Digital Course Launchpad\, as we look at the fundamentals of creating great online courses. \nThrough four weeks of live workshops\, we’ll explore: \n\nDesigning the Learning Experience\nCreating Course Content\nEngagement\, Interaction & Assessment\nLearning Platforms\n\n  \nThe Digital Course Launchpad comes with unique access to an amazing package of support to help you create better on-demand and live online training\, much more easily. \nWhether you’re new to training\, or a seasoned pro\, we think LX Foundry has something for you. Contact the team\, if you’d like to talk about your training and how LX Foundry can help. \n\nDates: Every Thursday from 25 June – 16th July\, 10am – 12pm | Online\n  \nAdditional Support for Launchpad Graduates\nEquipment: Graduates of the Digital Course Launchpad will be able to access a unique rental scheme\, the Creator’s Tool Hire\, offering free and affordable access to entry and professional-grade equipment to produce new courses throughout 2026. \nOne-to-One Support: We’ve £10\,000 of one-to-one support to give away from our tech team of web developers\, graphic designers\, and instructional designers. Graduates of the Digital Course Launchpad can apply to receive bespoke technical assistance to create and launch new online courses. \nLX Experience Day Tickets: Graduates get exclusive priority tickets to our LX Experience Day\, Tuesday 7th July 2026. The experience day brings together course providers from across the region for a day packed with workshops\, hands-on equipment demos and live software walk throughs. \n  \n  \nDelivered by Enterprise CUBE CIC\, this project is part of the LX Foundry series which is supporting local providers to design new and improved learner experiences. \nSupported by David Skaith\, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/lx-foundry-digital-course-launchpad/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T233000
DTSTAMP:20260608T094340Z
CREATED:20260608T081354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T094340Z
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SUMMARY:Going for Growth: Risk\, Reforms & Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Employers planning to recruit from July onwards need to be aware of a key employment law change coming in January 2027. \n\n \n\nFrom 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. \nFor businesses planning growth\, restructures or new hires\, now is the time to review recruitment\, onboarding\, probation and people management processes. \n\n\nCastle Employment Solutions and Castle Hr & Training Solutions are hosting a free face-to-face employer update: \n\n\nGoing for Growth: Risk\, Reforms & Recruitment\n📍 CU Scarborough\n📅 Thursday 25 June\n⏰ 9:30am – 11:30am \n\n\nThis practical session is designed for HR leaders\, business owners\, senior managers and hiring managers who want to prepare early and continue recruiting with confidence. \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/going-for-growth-risk-reforms-recruitment/
LOCATION:CU Scarborough\, Ashburn Road\, Scarborough\, Scarborough & Whitby\, YO11 2JW
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T131208Z
CREATED:20260512T130536Z
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SUMMARY:🌍 Innovation Supper | York
DESCRIPTION:York Business School\, Patch York and the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub are delighted to bring you the next Innovation Supper. \nJoin us for a relaxed evening of light supper\, fresh ideas\, and plenty of inspiration. At Innovation Supper\, six emerging businesses will pitch their ideas to the audience\, who will then vote to choose the winner. The winning business takes home funding to help give their idea the boost it needs. One our most popular events! \n \nWhat to Expect: \n\nEnjoy networking and a light supper\n6 businesses will pitch for a chance to win £400–£600\n10 minutes to pitch\, followed by 10 minutes of audience Q&A\nThe audience will then vote for the idea they think is best\n\n  \nParking \nThere is no parking for any vehicles on site and ANPR cameras are in operation 24/7. \nWe have a small number of Blue Badge spaces available\, these spaces can only be used if guests have pre registered their number plates by emailing events@yorksj.ac.uk. \nRegistering your details does not guarantee a space\, as they operate on a first come\, first served basis. Please ensure your blude badge is displayed clearly in the vehicle. \n  \nEvent details\n📅 Thursday 18 June\, 18:00 – 20:00 \n📍  York St John\, Creative Centre. \n🎟️ Tickets are £10\, which covers supper and contributes to the night’s prize fund. \n  \nSecure your ticket now!
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/innovation-supper-york/
LOCATION:York St John University\, Lord Mayor's Walk\, York\, York Central\, YO31 7EX
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T170000
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SUMMARY:Driving Innovation Through Creative Technologies
DESCRIPTION: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 mature\, there is a growing opportunity not just to apply them elsewhere\, but to reimagine how the creative sector itself innovates\, collaborates and grows.\n  \nJoin us for the next Creative Technology Discovery Cluster (C3) event\, bringing together creative practitioners\, technologists\, researchers and organisations from across York and North Yorkshire.\nThis session will explore what the future of the creative sector could look like – and how we can collectively shape it – while drawing inspiration and insight from innovation happening in other industries.\n  \nDate and time: Wednesday 17th June 1-5pm\n  \nLocation: The Guildhall\, York\n  \nFind out more and book your place: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/driving-innovation-in-the-creative-technologies-tickets-1988992088880?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true\n  \nWe are delighted to be working alongside our project partners the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce\, York Central and Tech York.  \nC3 is supported by David Skaith\, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire\, and part-funded by the York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/driving-innovation-through-creative-technologies-2/
LOCATION:The Guildhall York\, Guildhall\, Coney St\, York\, York Central\, YO1 9QN
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T111503Z
CREATED:20260512T154541Z
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SUMMARY:🚗 Growth Hub Roadshow: Sherburn in Elmet
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPartnering 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. \n \nThis event will be taking place at The Motorist in Sherburn in Elmet.\n  \nThis roadshow focuses on Skills & Workforce\, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on Financial Foundations alongside a guest delivering an interactive activity. \n  \n✅ Each event will:\n\nFocus on a business-relevant theme.\nShowcase business support in action\, with a live Q&A.\nFeature a hands-on activity to get you thinking.\nProvide opportunities to meet the team\, partners and service providers.\nGive you the chance to enjoy a free lunch and meet like-minded people.\n\n  \n Hotseat Challenge\nWe’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. \n  \n Financial Foundations\nA practical\, no‑nonsense masterclass designed to help business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs build a strong financial foundation. \n  \n Agenda for the day\n\n09:30 – Arrival & refreshments\n10:00 – Welcome\n10:15 – Hotseat challenge\n11:00 – Q&A\n11:30 – Networking & lunch\n12:30 – Introductions & key speaker\n12:45 – Financial Foundations\n13:45 – Comfort break & refreshments\n14:00 – Interactive activity\n15:30 – Event closes\n\n  \n Photography & Videography Notice\nPhotos and videos may be taken during this event and used for promotional purposes. \n  \n📍 Can’t make it to Sherburn in Elmet ?\nWe’ll also be visiting Whitby (30 June)\, Northallerton (14 July)\, Knaresborough (18 August)\, Pickering (22 September)\, and York (14 October)\, running from 9:30am to 3:30pm.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/growth-hub-roadshow-selby/
LOCATION:The Motorist\, New Lennerton Ln\, Sherburn In Elmet\, Selby\, LS25 6JE
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152936Z
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SUMMARY:Meaningful Business: When Personal Challenges Meet the Workplace | York
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday 16 June\nTime: 9:30am – 1pm\nLocation: The Guildhall\, York\n\nFind out more and book your place\n \n\nAbout the Event:\nConducting meaningful business can take many forms\, one is enabling people to express their full potential. What happens when businesses openly explore experiences like loss\, grief\, shame\, and vulnerability? \nThis interactive session brings together business leaders\, academics\, and practitioners to explore how organisations can better understand and respond to these often hidden but impactful human experiences\, especially during times of change or crisis. \n  \nWhat to Expect\nThis isn’t a sit-and-listen event\, you’ll actively engage in panel discussions\, reflection\, and interactive activities to share experiences\, explore practical approaches to loss and vulnerability\, and connect with a supportive network of peers. \n  \nWhy Attend?\nOpen up honest conversations rarely explored in business \nGain fresh perspectives and practical ideas you can apply immediately \nLearn how to build a more open\, resilient workplace culture \nBe part of a meaningful\, participatory session on unlocking people’s full potential through vulnerability \n 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/meaningful-business-when-personal-challenges-meet-the-workplace-york/
LOCATION:The Guildhall York\, Guildhall\, Coney St\, York\, York Central\, YO1 9QN
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T113000
DTSTAMP:20260608T115724Z
CREATED:20260608T115724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T115724Z
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SUMMARY:How to Secure Grants\, Investment and Support: Great Ideas Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Accessing finance can feel complicated\, especially when you’re trying to work out what funding is right for your business\, when to apply\, and how to stand out. \nd \nJoin us for How to Secure Grants\, Investment and Support\, a practical webinar will help you make sense of the different routes available\, from grants and investment through to wider business support and show you how to approach each with confidence. \nOn the Tuesday 16 June 10:00-11:30   break down how funding works in practice\, what different funders are designed to support\, and how to put yourself in a stronger position before you apply. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nThe different types of grants and funding available\nHow investment works and what investors look for\nThe wider business support available to strengthen funding applications\nCommon mistakes businesses make and how to avoid them\n\nWhether you’re exploring funding for the first time or thinking about your next stage of growth\, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your options and the practical next steps you can take. \nEverything is explained in plain English\, with realistic guidance you can act on straight away. \nWho it’s for \nThis session is ideal for business owners and senior leaders who want to understand what funding and support is available to them\, decide which routes make sense for their business and feel more confident when approaching grants\, investors or support programmes. It’s suitable whether you’re early‑stage\, growing\, or planning for your next phase. \nSpeakers\n\nDelivered by Phil Sly and Jonpaul Herron\, Specialist Advisers at UMi\, alongside Jerome Iveson\, a Product Design\, Strategy and Fundraising adviser who works with businesses every day to explore funding\, investment and growth options. \nTuesday 16 June 10:00-11:30   \nThis webinar provides general guidance and is not a substitute for advice tailored to your circumstances. \nIf you’d like personalised support to turn your idea into a product\, improve processes\, or adopt new tech\, join the Great Ideas programme. It’s fully funded for York & North Yorkshire businesses and eligible projects may be invited to pitch for a grant of up to £60\,000 to support implementation. Sign up here: yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk/project/great-ideas/ \nSign up now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/how-to-secure-grants-investment-and-support-great-ideas-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T103000
DTSTAMP:20260317T153636Z
CREATED:20260317T153636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T153636Z
UID:19361-1781168400-1781173800@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:YNY Networking - Northallerton
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nJoin us at Network YNY – Northallerton for networking and connecting with like-minded individuals in your area! \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Network YNY – Northallerton \nJoin us for networking\, learning\, and connecting with like-minded professionals\, the local authorities and business support providers. This free to attend in-person event will be held at the Evolution Business Centre\, every 4 weeks\, providing a great opportunity to meet new people and expand your professional circle. Don’t miss out on this chance to grow your network and gain valuable insights. See you there! \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/yny-networking-northallerton-4/
LOCATION:Evolution Business Centre\, Northallerton\, Richmond & Northallerton\, DL6 2NQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T103000
DTSTAMP:20260317T153514Z
CREATED:20260317T153514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T153514Z
UID:19359-1780477200-1780482600@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:YNY Networking - Thirsk (Brew & Bite Cafe)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our YNY Business Networking event in Thirsk! Connecting local businesses\, sole traders and the council to work in collaboration \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to York and North Yorkshire Networking. This event in is collaboration with Brew + Bite Cafe in Thirsk 🌟We invite businesses of all sizes to join our relaxed and engaging networking events. Our mission is to foster connections between all local businesses along with the local council\, creating a supportive community where everyone can thrive.🤝 \nWhy Join Us? \nInclusive Networking: Whether you’re a startup\, SME\, or large enterprise\, our events are designed to be welcoming and beneficial for all. \nCommunity Support: Collaborate with local businesses and the council to share resources\, insights\, and opportunities. \nRelaxed Atmosphere: Our events are casual and friendly\, making it easy to build genuine relationships. \nJoin us and be part of a vibrant network that supports growth\, innovation\, and community spirit in York and North Yorkshire. \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/yny-networking-thirsk-brew-bite-cafe-4/
LOCATION:Brew & Bite Cafe\, 3 Market Place\, Thirsk\, Thirsk & Malton\, YO7 1HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111242Z
CREATED:20260424T111242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T111242Z
UID:20078-1780390800-1780396200@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:Stress in the workplace-how to save your staff and your money
DESCRIPTION:Free Networking Event \n  \n \n  \nJoin Dr Zoe Billings from Adapt and Evolve to learn how focusing on three areas can significantly reduce staff absence\, improve performance and support retention. \nZoe will take you through how investing in staff as individuals\, ensuring compliance with ISO 45003 psychological health and safety\, and focusing on trust and behaviours in teams can lead to positive results\, improving performance and saving you money. A police veteran of 18 years\, Zoe has worked at the sharpest end of policing and has first hand experience of just how strong and effective teams can be…. Or not be..\nThe flagship workshop\, biological well-being is praised around the world for its no nonsense\, practical way of helping staff recognise and alleviate stress before it becomes a mental health issue. \nCome along and see what you can take back to your organisation to make 2026 a year of performance and growth. \nFind out more and register
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/stress-in-the-workplace-how-to-save-your-staff-and-your-money/
LOCATION:Evolution Business Centre\, Northallerton\, Richmond & Northallerton\, DL6 2NQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T125000
DTSTAMP:20260512T150054Z
CREATED:20260512T150054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T150054Z
UID:20330-1779885000-1779886200@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: The power of natural capital
DESCRIPTION:Join the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority for the final webinar in our Strategy for a Sustainable Future series: The Power of Natural Capital. \n  \n \n  \nOne of the key focuses of the Strategy is enhancing our environment – restoring\, preserving\, and harnessing the power of nature to improve biodiversity\, capture carbon\, and support climate resilience. \n  \nOur region has abundant land and natural capital assets\, with over 50% of York and North Yorkshire covered by our two national parks (Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors) and three national landscapes (Howardian Hills\, Nidderdale\, and Forest of Bowland). \n  \nThe webinar will explore how we can drive our journey to a sustainable future through supporting and investing in nature. \n\nWhat is natural capital? How can it benefit you\, our region\, and economy?\nAnswering your questions around what this Strategy has planned for our natural environment\n\nEvent details\n\nWednesday 27 May\, 12:30 pm – 12:50 pm\nOnline\n\nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/webinar-the-power-of-natural-capital/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T154006Z
CREATED:20260511T115337Z
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SUMMARY:🚗 Growth Hub Roadshow: Ripon
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPartnering 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. \nVenue: Ripon Racecourse\, Boroughbridge Rd\, Ripon HG4 1UG \n \n  \nThis roadshow focuses on Start-up Support\, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on Financial Foundations alongside a dedicated Pitch Club session. \nWhether 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. \nThe Ripon panel will feature:\nMichaela Young\, Senior Business Advisor for Skipton and Ripon. Michaela supports business growth through tailored one-to-one support. Her place-based approach reflects the different challenges and opportunities faced by businesses across the constituency. Find out more: Business news in Skipton and Ripon | North Yorkshire Council  \nAlong with: \n\nPippa Rymill\, NatWest Accelerator Manager\nMike Pennington\, Growth Hub Made Smarter Specialist\nEmma Rollason-Taylor\, Growth Hub Digital Specialist\nJack Colding\, Growth Hub Sustainability Specialist\nFaye Greer-Pickup\, Growth Hub Pre-start Specialist\nKaren Booth\, Growth Hub Start Up & Female Enterprise Specialist\nNick White\, Growth Hub Agricultural Specialist\n\n  \n✅ Each event will:\n\nFocus on a business-relevant theme.\nShowcase business support in action\, with a live Q&A.\nFeature a hands-on activity to get you thinking.\nProvide opportunities to meet the team\, partners and service providers.\nGive you the chance to enjoy a free lunch and meet like-minded people.\n\n  \n🔥 Hotseat Challenge\nAmy Hunter of MAKE & Me will be sitting in the hotseat\, sharing the challenges she’s facing\, while offering a behind-the-scenes look at how our team collaborates to remove the barriers holding growing businesses back. \n  \n⭐ Amy Hunter\, MAKE & Me\n\nAmy is the founder of MAKE & Me\, a handcrafted jewellery brand celebrating individuality and quality. MAKE & Me supplies 38 wholesale stockists with unique\, hypoallergenic designs made from surgical-quality steel\, while remaining committed to affordable fashion and zero-waste values. Having grown the business through bootstrapping alone\, Amy is now focused on scaling sustainably and exploring new opportunities for growth. \n\n  \n💸 Business Financial Foundations\nAn interactive session covering all types of business funding\, from grants and crowdfunding to debt and equity\, explaining their benefits and risks so you can confidently choose the right option for your growth. \n  \n💡Pitch Club\nSharpen 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. \n  \n📝 Agenda for the day\n\n09:30 – Arrival & refreshments\n10:00 – Welcome\n10:15 – Hotseat challenge\n11:00 – Q&A\n11:30 – Networking & lunch\n12:30 – Introductions & key speaker\n12:45 – Financial Foundations\n13:45 – Comfort break & refreshments\n14:00 – Pitch Club\n15:30 – Event closes\n\n  \n📸 Photography & Videography Notice\nPhotos and videos may be taken during this event and used for promotional purposes. \n \n\n 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/growth-hub-roadshow-ripon/
LOCATION:Ripon Racecourse\, Boroughbridge Rd\, Ripon\, Harrogate & Ripon\, HG4 1UG
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:Webinar: What is the Circular Economy and how can it benefit us? (with Circular Malton & Norton)
DESCRIPTION:Join the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority for the next webinar in the Strategy for a Sustainable Future series: What is the Circular Economy and how can it benefit us? \n  \n \n  \nOne of the key focuses of the Strategy is moving towards a circular economy\, creating a thriving economy that keeps products and materials in use\, whilst eliminating waste and pollution. \n  \nCircular Malton and Norton is a community interest company (CIC) based in North Yorkshire\, inspiring businesses and residents to rethink energy and waste. Through practical\, people-centred solutions\, they’re working to build a waste-free future where the community and local economy prosper together. \n  \nThe webinar will explore how we can drive our journey to a sustainable future through supporting and investing in the circular economy. \n\nWhat is the circular economy? How can it benefit you\, our region\, and our economy?\nAnswering your questions around what this Strategy has planned for economic transformation.\n\nEvent details\n\nWednesday 20 May\, 12:30 pm – 12:50 pm\nOnline\n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/webinar-what-is-the-circular-economy-and-how-can-it-benefit-us-with-circular-malton-norton/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:Freelance & Founder: Identity to Impact - Leveraging a Personal Brand | York
DESCRIPTION:Join this free breakfast event at Patch to learn how to leverage your personal brand for growth through expert talks and relaxed networking. \n \n\n\n\nFuel your morning and your business at our third free breakfast networking event for regional entrepreneurs and freelancers. This session focuses on turning your personal identity into professional impact\, featuring expert guest speakers who specialize in media training\, public speaking\, and social media strategy. \nCome for the insights on how to sharpen your brand and connect with clients\, and stay for the free coffee\, breakfast\, and relaxed conversation with a community of like-minded peers. \nWe also have Tim Elwood\, who will take a professional headshot to elevate your business page\, cards and marketing. Book a slot now\, through the link. \nIf you want to trial a free day at Patch too\, speak to a member of staff\, or head to the website to book a free trial. \n\nPatch York\nFriday 15 May\,  8:30 AM – 10 AM\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/freelance-founder-identity-to-impact-leveraging-a-personal-brand-york/
LOCATION:Patch York\, York\, York Central\, YO1 6FA
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:YNY Networking - Northallerton
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nJoin us at Network YNY – Northallerton for networking and connecting with like-minded individuals in your area! \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Network YNY – Northallerton \nJoin us for networking\, learning\, and connecting with like-minded professionals\, the local authorities and business support providers. This free to attend in-person event will be held at the Evolution Business Centre\, every 4 weeks\, providing a great opportunity to meet new people and expand your professional circle. Don’t miss out on this chance to grow your network and gain valuable insights. See you there! \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/yny-networking-northallerton-3/
LOCATION:Evolution Business Centre\, Northallerton\, Richmond & Northallerton\, DL6 2NQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:York Copywriters' Coffee | York
DESCRIPTION:Come meet your fellow copywriters for a chat over coffee! We share our specialisms\, challenges and advice. \n \n\n\n\nHelen Reynolds\, Ink Gardener Copywriting: \nI’m lucky enough to know some great York copywriters. Every quarter we get together for an hour or so to talk over coffee – or occasionally cocktails. It’s an informal way to find out each other’s specialisms\, make connections and get beyond the ‘jazz hands’ veneer of general networking. \nHave problems with a late-paying client? Want to know what should go into your Terms and Conditions? Don’t cover websites/brochures/white papers but would like to know someone who does? Come chat with your peer group. Up to 15 tickets are allocated. \nIf nothing else\, being away from the keyboard is guaranteed to refresh your creative juices. \nAny questions? Just drop me a line at helen@inkgardener.co.uk. Please spread the word to any other copywriters or content writers you may know. Thanks! \n  \nYork Copywriters’ Coffee Tickets\, Tuesday 12 May  •  10 AM – 11:30 AM | Eventbrite
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/york-copywriters-coffee-york/
LOCATION:Cosy Club\, 19-22 Fossgate\, York\, York Central\, YO1 9TA
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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