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SUMMARY:Meaningful Business: How SMEs Create Social Value and Competitive Advantage
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Enterprise Works and the School for Business and Society at the University of York\, this interactive workshop brings together businesses\, social enterprises\, and partners ready to actively shape the future of meaningful business in York & North Yorkshire. This is not a passive event — it’s designed for discussion\, collaboration\, and shared insight. \n \nHosted by Enterprise Works and the School for Business and Society at the University of York\, this interactive workshop brings together businesses\, social enterprises\, and partners ready to actively shape the future of meaningful business in York & North Yorkshire. This is not a passive event — it’s designed for discussion\, collaboration\, and shared insight. \nThrough facilitated conversation and hands-on activities\, participants will explore how social value is created and delivered in practice\, learn from peers\, and contribute their own experience. Attendees will leave with practical ideas they can apply immediately\, while helping to shape the next chapter of the growing Meaningful Business Network. \nDate and time: Monday 9 March\, 10am – 12:30pm (networking lunch from 12:00pm) \nLocation: The Guildhall\, York \nFind out more and book your place
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/meaningful-business-how-smes-create-social-value-and-competitive-advantage/
LOCATION:The Guildhall York\, Guildhall\, Coney St\, York\, York Central\, YO1 9QN
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🤝 York International Women's Week @ Patch: CELEBRATE\, COLLABORATE\, CONNECT
DESCRIPTION:Female founder? Aspiring self-starter? Bootstrapping a business? Creating a community? Join us for a professional and personal power-up! \nThere can’t be a more appropriate place for a big bonding session than York’s iconic Bonding House! \n \nHeld in association with Patch\, York\, which supports startup businesses\, this is a chance to celebrate YOU and local communities of awesome women\, whatever their ambition. \nDrop-in taster sessions include: \n\nOne year on… female-led startups share their journeys\nGrowing a business without burnout: tapping into your inner\nself\nWhat do investors want? And do women really find it harder to raise cash?\nYou got this! Challenging limiting beliefs\nBoss the bottles: empowering women in wine\n\nThere’ll be a host of pop-ups offering some R&R\, along with organisations and providers ready to support you in your business or project. \nJoin visitors in leaving a lasting memory of the event by stopping to take part in our #weavingwomensstories collaborative crafting\, led by West Plum Studio. \nSustainable wine and local food will be available all day. And we welcome well-behaved four-legged friends! \n*Please note\, this event will be photographed and footage may be used in marketing materials related to Patch York and Terra Sarda Wines events. If you do not wish to be photographed\, or have any other questions or concerns\, please let us know at hello@terrasardawines.com. \nEvent details\n📍 Patch York \n📆 Saturday 7 March\, 12pm to 6pm \n🎟️ £15.00
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/york-international-womens-week-patch-celebrate-collaborate-connect/
LOCATION:Patch York\, York\, York Central\, YO1 6FA
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🟢 PR Media Workshop: How to Tell Your Story in the Media | Masham
DESCRIPTION:In a fast-paced digital world\, PR is arguably the most cost-effective\, high impact way to build trust\, raise profile and increase footfall. \nThis hands-on 3-hour ‘boot camp’ is designed to empower you to understand what makes a story\, how best to tell it\, and how to master media relations. \nYou’ll gain real-world\, practical insights from a leading award-winning agency\, with 15+ years’ experience. \nTopics include: PR hooks\, strategy\, media relations\, digital & social\, broadcast media\, crisis comms. \n \nWho should attend\nThis is suitable for complete beginners\, as well as those who want to sharpen their existing skills. You’ll leave with practical tools and feel confident to start\, or build\, on your PR journey. \nWhether you are a rural business\, entrepreneur\, artist or creative\, SME\, charity\, social enterprise\, or tourism attraction – Cause & Effect PR works across sectors. \nWhy you should attend\nOur PR campaigns have resulted in: \n\nA 50% rise in visitor numbers for a Nidderdale visitor attraction in difficult winter months\nA 75% increase in footfall for a garden’s attraction in Ripon\nClients report direct results attracting new clients\, investors\, and profile\nEvent organisers report consistently strong ticket sales and sell-out audiences\nA lobbying campaign for an arts charity helping secure a £5m investment\n\n“What would be your ideal coverage? They asked. Um….I mean the dream would be a Guardian article\, but we’d settle for some regional press\, I said. A few weeks later\, we’ve had a BBC Radio 4 feature\, a lead article in the Guardian online climate change section\, BBC news\, ITV regional news\, and much more. I’m blown away by the coverage.” – Adam Cooper\, Threads in the Ground \nYour tutors: Ann and Clair\nCause & Effect PR has 15+ years’ experience raising profile\, reputation\, and footfall for a wide-range of people and organisations. \nAccreditations\nCause & Effect is B Corp Certified – meaning it meets rigorous social\, environmental and transparency standards. \nThe team were PR Agency of the Year at the Prolific North Awards\, and have won various accolades over the years from the Institute of Directors’ Awards\, Harrogate Advertiser Business Excellence Awards\, and were recognised by The Guardian for Marketing and PR Excellence. \nQualified in feature writing\, digital journalism (Reuters\, Google\, and AI)\, and marketing. The team are also working journalists\, writing directly for publications including the Yorkshire Post. \nEvent details\nThe White Bear\, Masham   \n Friday 6 March \n10am to 1pm \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/pr-media-workshop-how-to-tell-your-story-in-the-media-masham/
LOCATION:The White Bear\, The White Bear\, Masham\, Skipton & Ripon\, HG4 4EN
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Introduction to Carbon Literacy Training for SMEs
DESCRIPTION:Unlock cost savings\, boost staff engagement\, and future‑proof your business. \n \nCurious about what Carbon Literacy could do for your organisation? \nYou’ll meet our friendly Carbon Literacy Facilitator\, Ali Fisher\, and get a taste of how this practical training can help your business cut costs\, attract and retain great people\, and stand out in bids\, tenders and investment conversations. \n  \nWhy attend? Because in a world of rising costs and tightening expectations\, sustainability isn’t just ‘the right thing to do’\, it makes smart business sense. Every business can take action\, and we’ll show you how. \n  \nJoin our free 30 minute online intro session:\n📆 Thursday 5 March \n🕑 2pm – 2:30pm \n📸 This session will be recorded\, sign up below and catch up later. \n  \nIf the webinar sparks your interest\, you can book onto one of our upcoming FULLY FUNDED Carbon Literacy courses: \nONLINE 🌍 Carbon Literacy for SMEs Course | March 18 & 19\, 9am – 1pm \nYORK 🌍 Carbon Literacy for SMEs Course | March 23\, 9am – 4:30pm \nHARROGATE 🌍 Carbon Literacy for SMEs Course | March 24\, 9am – 4:30pm \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/carbon-literacy-training-for-smes-in-york-north-yorkshire/
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Inclusive Employment Trailblazer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative and engaging event focused on creating workplaces where businesses and people can thrive. \n \n\n\nThis session brings together legal experts\, HR professionals\, and businesses with lived experience to share practical strategies. Whether you’re an employer\, HR practitioner\, or business leader\, this event will help you foster diversity\, build inclusive practices\, and access support to make your organisation stronger. \nHear the findings from the Inclusive Employment Focus Groups delivered in late 2025 and discover how these insights can shape future support for employers. \nWhy attend? \n\nLearn about the Equality Act and upcoming contractual changes\nHear stories from local businesses that have embraced inclusive practices\nExplore resources and support available through local initiatives\nNetwork with peers and connect with organisations offering practical help\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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. \n  \nEvent Details:\n📍 The Pavilions of Harrogate \n📅 Thursday 5 March \n🕐 9:15am – 3:30pm \n🍴 Lunch and refreshments will be provided. \n  \n\nView the full agenda\, and secure your spot. 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/inclusive-employment-trailblazer-conference/
LOCATION:The Pavilions of Harrogate\, Railway Road\, Great Yorkshire Showground\, Harrogate\, Harrogate & Ripon\, HG2 8NZ
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:Identifying your customers
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to simple market research techniques to understand your customer profiles and to consider the wider trading environment.\nWednesday 4 March\, 2pm – 3pm \n \n\n\nWhat you’ll learn\n\n\nUnderstand a SWOT analysis\nCreating a Unique Selling Point (USP). Why should people buy from you?\nIdentifying your core target customer\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\nWe’ll be touching on some basic market research suggestions to help you better gauge your customer profile(s). We’ll also be giving some thought to the trading environment. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\nChris Stevens\nHead of Business Support\, Swindon and Wiltshire Business and Growth Unit \n\nChris has over 6 years’ experience in mobilising and delivering business support programmes and projects to bring about regional economic development. \n\nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/identifying-your-customers/
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:Business for Good – Whilst being Good
DESCRIPTION:Content Running and growing a business\nPart of Sustainability that pays: How going green is good for your business!\nWednesday 4 March\, 12pm – 1pm\n\n\n\n\nStay ahead of sustainability compliance by mastering impact reporting\, carbon footprinting and building a credible carbon reduction plan for your business.\n \n\n\nWhat you’ll learn\n\n\nBe ahead of the curve of present and future UK legislation and reporting\nUnderstand how to collate the necessary data and risk-manage your target-setting and reporting.\nLeave with an action plan to reduce your carbon footprint.\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\nThis webinar will help you prepare not only to be green\, but to be ahead of the game in terms of compliances. \nWe will first demystify some of the terminology around impact reporting standards. Then we will help you get ahead of the curve by learning about the difference between statutory and mandatory impact reporting. \nWe will also think about current UK legislation – and horizon scan what might be coming up soon in terms of UK Sustainability Reporting Standards. \nLast\, but definitely not least\, you will learn about Carbon Foot printing and the Carbon Reduction Plan – and risk management around sustainability – and leave with a template for your very own carbon reduction plan. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\nMichael Martin\nHead of Net Zero and Advice Team\, Wenta \n\nMichael leads six advisory colleagues\, overseeing Wenta’s sustainability support for over 20\,000 small business clients. \nDuring the last thirty years\, Michael founded five ventures\, including three as employer\, one as an exporter\, two sold as going concerns and as the unsalaried founder of a registered charity. Michael has gained sustainability awards and been instrumental in raising £3m+ in equity funding and grant awards for clients. \nMichael’s accredited advisory background encompasses start-up\, strategy\, investment-readiness\, growth\, distribution\, export\, IP & IPR\, licensing\, operations\, marketing\, sales\, L&D\, business transfer and acquisition\, decarbonisation and sustainability. Sector-specific: charities and social enterprise\, education and training\, cycling industry\, creative fields\, textiles and Wearable Tech. \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/business-for-good-whilst-being-good/
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:[FULL] The Courageous Females Programme (Northallerton)
DESCRIPTION:The Courageous Females support programme is for Women in Business (owners or their teams) who want to reach their potential and enjoy higher levels of confidence and resilience. \n \nFor Women in Business (owners or their teams) who want to reach their potential and enjoy higher levels of confidence and resilience. \n\nDo you ever feel as if you can’t be you? That you have to put on an act?\nPerhaps you think you’re not good enough or that you don’t fit in?\nPerhaps you are comparing yourself to others or worry what others think?\n\nBut that’s not who you want to be! You know you have the ability to succeed\, but right now\, it feels out of reach. \nThis can often leads to a spiral of  feeling low in confidence\, overloaded with self-doubt\, living life out of balance\, feeling stretched beyond capacity\, and having a head so full of thoughts that you simply can’t switch off. \nNot to mention\, how all of this can affect your self-worth\, making it far less likely that you will take opportunities that you know you could take to grow your business\, more likely to have a lower turnover as you’re not charging your worth\, not pursuing funding opportunities or progress up the career ladder as quickly as you are able. \nBut\, it doesn’t have to be that way. Perhaps you know that life can be lived on different terms\, that you could reach your potential and not get in your own way but are not sure how? \nThe Growth Hub are proud to announce a further peer-to-peer cohort of the Courageous Females Programme\, following a series of fully booked cohorts in recent years. Starting in October 2025\, this will be facilitated by Andrea Morrison Coaching and hosted in York\, and will be available to businesses located in the York and North Yorkshire. \nIf you’re thinking ‘this is me’\, this is the programme for you. \nThe Courageous Females Programme is underpinned by ‘State of Mind’ Coaching\, a cutting-edge psychological understanding\, there are no tools or techniques\, you will explore a deeper understanding of your own psychology facilitating real\, sustainable change. This will leave you feeling far more naturally empowered enabling you to move beyond stress\, low self-esteem and burnout to one of confidence\, resilience and balance so that you can take opportunities that are right for you\, grow your businesses or progress your career\, and ultimately fulfil your potential. \nThe Programme will cover:\nConstant Confidence \nRediscover your confidence – how to feel confident in yourself\, trust yourself and your decisions. \nRobust Resilience \nHow to bounce back stronger than ever\, no matter what work (or life) throws at you. \nEmotional Wellness \nThe secret to letting go of stress\, overthinking\, fear\, doubt and worry. \nStepping out and feeling free \nHow to follow what you know is right\, stepping out of your comfort zone and stepping up to the challenge\, feeling free of whatever it is that is holding you back. \nCreating Flourishing Working Relationships \nHow to take out the stress of work relationships\, how to find understanding & compassion in the most challenging of relationships. How to support colleagues and team members to reduce stress and tension and to bring out the best in each other. \nInspired Living \nHow to tap into your innate capacity for creativity\, fresh ideas and even a little ingenuity \nTrue Balance & How to Flourish at Life \nLearn the secret behind creating a work/life balance with ease. How to thrive in your work\, irrespective of your current circumstances. How to feel joyful\, hopeful and excited for your future – no matter what it may hold! \nThese areas are not exhaustive and the programme will accommodate the needs of those on the programme. \nTestimonials\n“LIFE CHANGING! The way this course has filtered into everyday life – business\, personal relationships\, household life\, is amazing. I’m now far more conscious of my thoughts and therefore my reactions. Reducing the ‘chatter’ in my mind so that it distracts me less. Realising that all emotions/thoughts are ok\, are a signal to how I am doing generally and will pass (so not to worry about them). Trust my gut – very helpful for making decisions in my business rather than agonising over everything. Ihopetoremainconnectedtothisgroupofwomenwhichwillexpandmynetworkbothpersonallyand professionally (as a sole trader this is really important).” – Anonymous \n“Andrea\, took a lot of things I’d already heard and knew about and explained them in ways that felt actionable and achievable. The biggest thing for me is that she reassures you that you are human and experiencing a range if thoughts and emotions is normal. It’s all about how you respond to them when they arise. I honestly feel like a different person after the course. The course has helped me recognise that I created a lot of drama out of things that really didn’t matter. I always felt like things were going wrong all the time. I realise now that it was just me making it all up. I feel a lot more relaxed about other peoples behaviour and in control of my own narrative of different situations.” – Poppy Collier \n“I decided on a route for my business after following my gut feeling and listening to my wisdom – My business will now be taking a different direction to meet the needs of the new bride we have shopping with us. I have been able to identify that the questions i keep asking myself\, or the doubts I have\, or the procrastination are just thoughts. It has allowed me to see things clearer in my business and be braver in making decisions. Re-frames the way you think about EVERYTHING. It has brought calmness to my thoughts and to my life. I feel reassured that I’m taking the right steps with the support of a fabulous mentor and group of women.” – Diana McMann \n“I found the course incredibly inciteful on both a personal and professional level. I found Andrea was a brilliant facilitator and enjoyed connecting with other business women. It has changed my mindset which going forward will enable me to make decisions which fit with who I am as an individual and what I want my business to offer. It has been empowering which I believe will impact every aspect of my business. It has given me a different perspective and I already have ideas on how I can develop and grow my business on this understanding.” – Gemma Antcliffe Counselling \nAbout the Courageous Females Programme\nThis peer-to-peer programme is fully funded by the UK Government through York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s allocation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund\, and is open to businesses within York & North Yorkshire. All you need to commit is your time to the sessions.  It is important that you attend them all to create maximum benefit. \n  \nProgramme details\nDates: 4\, 5 and 11 March – 10am – 4.30pm \nVenue: Evolution Northallerton \n  \nThis is now full.\nPlease complete the form below to be added to our waiting list.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/the-courageous-females-programme-northallerton/
LOCATION:Evolution Business Centre\, Northallerton\, Richmond & Northallerton\, DL6 2NQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 [FULL] Smartphone Video Masterclass: Selby
DESCRIPTION:Join our one-day hands-on video workshop designed to help businesses of all types and sizes take their first confident steps into video marketing. Whether you’re B2B or B2C\, a sole trader or a growing team\, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to produce professional\, social-media-ready video content in-house. The Growth Hub are happy to be offering these workshops\, following exceptional demand. \n \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nDevelop a tailored video strategy for your business\nGet an introduction to filming and camera techniques\nLearn about the equipment you need (and what you don’t!)\nPlan and storyboard your video content\nStep outside your comfort zone and grow your on-camera confidence\nEdit videos with tiles\, captions\, transitions and more – ready to post!\n\nThe workshop will be delivered to a small group for a focused\, practical experience \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll walk away with: \n\nA video you’ve planned\, filmed\, and edited yourself\nThe skills to create more content going forward\nA boost in confidence using video to promote your business\n\nWhy Video? \nVideo is one of the most powerful tools in digital marketing today. It grabs attention\, tells your story\, and helps your business stand out online. This workshop is perfect for small businesses and teams who want to take control of their content and make a bigger impact on social media. \nAbout the Provider \nRyan Mulhern is Director at First Frame\, who create Video Strategies for clients to help them increase brand exposure\, and generate leads through regular\, authentic video content. He believes that regular video with a strategy is much more beneficial for a client than just a one off video. \nWhere and When\nWhen: 4 March\, 10am to 4pm \nWhere: Selby Community Centre (Town Hall) \nThis workshop is now full.\nComplete the form below to be added to our waiting list.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/smartphone-video-masterclass-selby/
LOCATION:Selby Community Centre\, Selby Community Centre\, Selby\, Selby\, YO8 4BL
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🟢 [FULL] PR Media Workshop: How to Tell Your Story in the Media | Scarborough
DESCRIPTION:In a fast-paced digital world\, PR is arguably the most cost-effective\, high impact way to build trust\, raise profile and increase footfall. \nThis hands-on 3-hour ‘boot camp’ is designed to empower you to understand what makes a story\, how best to tell it\, and how to master media relations. \nYou’ll gain real-world\, practical insights from a leading award-winning agency\, with 15+ years’ experience. \nTopics include: PR hooks\, strategy\, media relations\, digital & social\, broadcast media\, crisis comms. \n \nWho should attend\nThis is suitable for complete beginners\, as well as those who want to sharpen their existing skills. You’ll leave with practical tools and feel confident to start\, or build\, on your PR journey. \nWhether you are a rural business\, entrepreneur\, artist or creative\, SME\, charity\, social enterprise\, or tourism attraction – Cause & Effect PR works across sectors. \nWhy you should attend\nOur PR campaigns have resulted in: \n\nA 50% rise in visitor numbers for a Nidderdale visitor attraction in difficult winter months\nA 75% increase in footfall for a garden’s attraction in Ripon\nClients report direct results attracting new clients\, investors\, and profile\nEvent organisers report consistently strong ticket sales and sell-out audiences\nA lobbying campaign for an arts charity helping secure a £5m investment\n\n“What would be your ideal coverage? They asked. Um….I mean the dream would be a Guardian article\, but we’d settle for some regional press\, I said. A few weeks later\, we’ve had a BBC Radio 4 feature\, a lead article in the Guardian online climate change section\, BBC news\, ITV regional news\, and much more. I’m blown away by the coverage.” – Adam Cooper\, Threads in the Ground \nYour tutors: Ann and Clair\nCause & Effect PR has 15+ years’ experience raising profile\, reputation\, and footfall for a wide-range of people and organisations. \nAccreditations\nCause & Effect is B Corp Certified – meaning it meets rigorous social\, environmental and transparency standards. \nThe team were PR Agency of the Year at the Prolific North Awards\, and have won various accolades over the years from the Institute of Directors’ Awards\, Harrogate Advertiser Business Excellence Awards\, and were recognised by The Guardian for Marketing and PR Excellence. \nQualified in feature writing\, digital journalism (Reuters\, Google\, and AI)\, and marketing. The team are also working journalists\, writing directly for publications including the Yorkshire Post. \nEvent details\n Scarborough Rugby Club \n  Wednesday 4 March \n 10am to 1pm \n  \nThis workshop is now full\nPlease join us at an alternative location:\n\nHarrogate | Thursday 26 February\, 10am – 1pm\nSkipton | Friday 27 February\, 10am – 1pm\nMasham | Friday 6 March\, 10am – 1pm\nRipon | Wednesday 13 March\, 9am – 12pm \nYork | Wednesday 18 March\, 10am – 1pm\nNorthallerton | Thursday 26 March\, 10am – 1pm\nBedale | Friday 27 March\, 10am – 1pm\n\nOr complete the form below to be added to this workshop’s waiting list.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/pr-media-workshop-how-to-tell-your-story-in-the-media-scarborough/
LOCATION:Scarborough Rugby Club\, Silver Royd\, Scalby\,\, Scarborough\, Scarborough & Whitby\, YO13 0NL
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:Green not Greenwashing
DESCRIPTION:Content Running and growing a business\nPart of Sustainability that pays: How going green is good for your business!\nTuesday 3 March\, 1pm – 2pm\nLearn how to communicate your green credentials with confidence and authenticity\, building trust\, loyalty and sustainable growth without greenwashing.\n \n\nWhat you’ll learn\n\n\nLearn about the characteristics of green products and services and how to sell them!\nUnderstand the power of storytelling for strengthening relationships\nLearn hints and tips for more effective communication that avoids ‘green jargon’\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\nCome to this webinar to learn about how to grow your business using an authentic ‘green’ voice that appeals to your staff\, your suppliers and importantly your customers. \nWe will take you back to the basics of knowing what you ‘sell’ and how you sell it. We will do this by thinking about the characteristics of green products and services – what do consumers want and expect to see? \nYou will learn about the power of storytelling: the compelling narrative that strengthens relationships beyond transactions. Move beyond the data and really connect with your customers using effective communication that avoids green ‘jargon’ and is authentic with our tops hints and tips. \nYou will leave with an action plan to grow your business sustainably. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\nMichael Martin\nHead of Net Zero and Advice Team\, Wenta \n\nMichael leads six advisory colleagues\, overseeing Wenta’s sustainability support for over 20\,000 small business clients. \nDuring the last thirty years\, Michael founded five ventures\, including three as employer\, one as an exporter\, two sold as going concerns and as the unsalaried founder of a registered charity. Michael has gained sustainability awards and been instrumental in raising £3m+ in equity funding and grant awards for clients. \nMichael’s accredited advisory background encompasses start-up\, strategy\, investment-readiness\, growth\, distribution\, export\, IP & IPR\, licensing\, operations\, marketing\, sales\, L&D\, business transfer and acquisition\, decarbonisation and sustainability. Sector-specific: charities and social enterprise\, education and training\, cycling industry\, creative fields\, textiles and Wearable Tech. \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/green-not-greenwashing/
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T130813
CREATED:20260226T133355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T151945Z
UID:19162-1772539200-1772542800@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:Getting your business investment ready
DESCRIPTION:Content Running and growing a business\nPart of Fuel your business growth: SME funding and financial management\nTuesday 3 March\, 12pm – 1pm\n\n\n\nLearn how to scale-up your business!\n \n\n\nWhat you’ll learn\n\n\nWhat type of investment is the right one for you\nWhat an investible business looks like to investors\nHow to prepare to increase your chances of success\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n0.035% of all startups actually become a scaleup. That’s just one in every 2857 companies – Scaling up a business is tough! \nHigh-growth businesses need a great team\, solid resources\, a stand out proposition\, and access to good financial solutions to keep the machine turning whilst they grow their customer numbers. \nDoing this via bootstrapping is going to slow down the rate of progress a founder can make\, potentially opening the door for competitors to take the market. But what are your other options? \nInvestment capital comes in many forms and is critical to high-growth businesses if they want to lead the market. So\, which form of investment is right for your business\, and what do you need to do to get a yes when approaching investors? \nIn this webinar Craig McVoy from Turnkey will cover the basics you need to know to get started on this journey that they teach businesses on their Investment Readiness Programme. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\nCraig McVoy\nFounder & CEO\, Turnkey \n\nCraig launched his first book – ‘Beyond Brand – Why It’s The Experience That Causes People To Fall In Love With Your Brand’\, to a rapturous response in July 2018. The book immediately became a No1 Best Seller\, receiving plaudits and testimonials from CEO’s and trusted industry experts for its clarity and approach with Beyond Brand’s unique methodology. Craig is also a trusted contributor for many industry media publications alongside wider media publications for CEO’s\, Business Owners and Directors. \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/getting-your-business-investment-ready/
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T113000
DTSTAMP:20260514T130813
CREATED:20260219T102652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T102652Z
UID:19020-1772532000-1772537400@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:☕ York Copywriters' Coffee
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\, is lucky enough to know some great York copywriters. Every quarter they 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 a line to helen@inkgardener.co.uk \nEvent details\n📍 Cosy Club\, York \n📆 Tuesday 3 March\, 10am – 11:30am\n\n\nClick here to book your place
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/york-copywriters-coffee/
LOCATION:Cosy Club\, 19-22 Fossgate\, York\, York Central\, YO1 9TA
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T130813
CREATED:20260226T132744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T132947Z
UID:19157-1772452800-1772456400@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:Going Green: What’s in it for me?
DESCRIPTION:Content Running and growing a business\nPart of Sustainability that pays: How going green is good for your business!\n\n\n\nCut through the green jargon and discover how sustainability and net zero can benefit your business\, your customers and your bottom line.\n  \n \n\n\nWhat you’ll learn\n\n\nUnderstand sustainability terminology\nGet yourself ready for your net zero journey\nUnderstand the significance of buy in from staff\, suppliers and customers\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\nLet us demystify sustainability for you! \nIn this webinar we will explain sustainability terminology and demystify the jargon. We will help you clarify your understanding about the benefits of reducing carbon emissions and what you need to do to be ready for your net zero journey. \nLearn about the importance of the buy-in of your own staff\, your supply chain\, and your customers to create a sustainable business that creates wins for everyone. \nWe will also provide you with ideas about how to create habit changes and use conversations (including hints and tips for more effective communication that avoids ‘green jargon’) to influence everyone to come on the journey will you. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\nMichael Martin\nHead of Net Zero and Advice Team\, Wenta \n\nMichael leads six advisory colleagues\, overseeing Wenta’s sustainability support for over 20\,000 small business clients. \nDuring the last thirty years\, Michael founded five ventures\, including three as employer\, one as an exporter\, two sold as going concerns and as the unsalaried founder of a registered charity. Michael has gained sustainability awards and been instrumental in raising £3m+ in equity funding and grant awards for clients. \nMichael’s accredited advisory background encompasses start-up\, strategy\, investment-readiness\, growth\, distribution\, export\, IP & IPR\, licensing\, operations\, marketing\, sales\, L&D\, business transfer and acquisition\, decarbonisation and sustainability. Sector-specific: charities and social enterprise\, education and training\, cycling industry\, creative fields\, textiles and Wearable Tech. \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/going-green-whats-in-it-for-me/
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T130813
CREATED:20260122T160842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T161113Z
UID:18566-1772186400-1772197200@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🟢 PR Media Workshop: How to Tell Your Story in the Media | Skipton
DESCRIPTION:In a fast-paced digital world\, PR is arguably the most cost-effective\, high impact way to build trust\, raise profile and increase footfall. \nThis hands-on 3-hour ‘boot camp’ is designed to empower you to understand what makes a story\, how best to tell it\, and how to master media relations. \nYou’ll gain real-world\, practical insights from a leading award-winning agency\, with 15+ years’ experience. \nTopics include: PR hooks\, strategy\, media relations\, digital & social\, broadcast media\, crisis comms. \n \nWho should attend\nThis is suitable for complete beginners\, as well as those who want to sharpen their existing skills. You’ll leave with practical tools and feel confident to start\, or build\, on your PR journey. \nWhether you are a rural business\, entrepreneur\, artist or creative\, SME\, charity\, social enterprise\, or tourism attraction – Cause & Effect PR works across sectors. \nWhy you should attend\nOur PR campaigns have resulted in: \n\nA 50% rise in visitor numbers for a Nidderdale visitor attraction in difficult winter months\nA 75% increase in footfall for a garden’s attraction in Ripon\nClients report direct results attracting new clients\, investors\, and profile\nEvent organisers report consistently strong ticket sales and sell-out audiences\nA lobbying campaign for an arts charity helping secure a £5m investment\n\n“What would be your ideal coverage? They asked. Um….I mean the dream would be a Guardian article\, but we’d settle for some regional press\, I said. A few weeks later\, we’ve had a BBC Radio 4 feature\, a lead article in the Guardian online climate change section\, BBC news\, ITV regional news\, and much more. I’m blown away by the coverage.” – Adam Cooper\, Threads in the Ground \nYour tutors: Ann and Clair\nCause & Effect PR has 15+ years’ experience raising profile\, reputation\, and footfall for a wide-range of people and organisations. \nAccreditations\nCause & Effect is B Corp Certified – meaning it meets rigorous social\, environmental and transparency standards. \nThe team were PR Agency of the Year at the Prolific North Awards\, and have won various accolades over the years from the Institute of Directors’ Awards\, Harrogate Advertiser Business Excellence Awards\, and were recognised by The Guardian for Marketing and PR Excellence. \nQualified in feature writing\, digital journalism (Reuters\, Google\, and AI)\, and marketing. The team are also working journalists\, writing directly for publications including the Yorkshire Post. \nEvent details\n Elsworth at the Mill\, Skipton \n  Friday 27 February \n 10am to 1pm \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/pr-media-workshop-how-to-tell-your-story-in-the-media-skipton/
LOCATION:Elsworth at the Mill\, Chapel Hill\, Skipton\, Skipton & Ripon\, BD23 1NL
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T130813
CREATED:20251217T151240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T090200Z
UID:17992-1772100000-1772121600@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍 [FULL] Smartphone Video Masterclass: York
DESCRIPTION:Join our one-day hands-on video workshop designed to help businesses of all types and sizes take their first confident steps into video marketing. Whether you’re B2B or B2C\, a sole trader or a growing team\, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to produce professional\, social-media-ready video content in-house. The Growth Hub are happy to be offering these workshops\, following exceptional demand. \n \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nDevelop a tailored video strategy for your business\nGet an introduction to filming and camera techniques\nLearn about the equipment you need (and what you don’t!)\nPlan and storyboard your video content\nStep outside your comfort zone and grow your on-camera confidence\nEdit videos with tiles\, captions\, transitions and more – ready to post!\n\nThe workshop will be delivered to a small group for a focused\, practical experience \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll walk away with: \n\nA video you’ve planned\, filmed\, and edited yourself\nThe skills to create more content going forward\nA boost in confidence using video to promote your business\n\nWhy Video? \nVideo is one of the most powerful tools in digital marketing today. It grabs attention\, tells your story\, and helps your business stand out online. This workshop is perfect for small businesses and teams who want to take control of their content and make a bigger impact on social media. \nAbout the Provider \nRyan Mulhern is Director at First Frame\, who create Video Strategies for clients to help them increase brand exposure\, and generate leads through regular\, authentic video content. He believes that regular video with a strategy is much more beneficial for a client than just a one off video. \nWhere and When\nWhen: 26 February\, 10am to 4pm \nWhere: Wizu Castle Suite \n  \nThis session is now full.\nJoin us at one of our other locations: \n Scarborough– 26 January | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\n Ingleton– 4 February | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\n Stokesley – 11 February | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\n Malton – 18 February | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\n Selby– 4 March | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/smartphone-video-masterclass-york-2/
LOCATION:Wizu Castle Suite\, Wizu Castle Suite\, York\, York Central\, YO1 6DH
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T143000
DTSTAMP:20260514T130813
CREATED:20260109T141513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T133648Z
UID:18225-1772024400-1772029800@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍Health and Wellbeing Conversations: how to talk to your employees about their wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n\nEmployees who feel their employer cares about their wellbeing are 69% less likely to look for another job\, yet work-related mental health issues cost the UK economy £57.4bn every year. \n\n\nHaving the confidence to have safe\, supportive and effective conversations with your employees about their health and wellbeing can improve the experiences of people working at your organisation\, offering a space to talk through concerns and find ways to work through them together. \n\n\nThis session is offered as part of the Get Britain Working Trailblazer project in partnership with York and North Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority. \n\nAbout this session\n\nHealth and Wellbeing Conversations use a model first created in the NHS to help managers have confidence when speaking to their team members about their health and wellbeing. \n\nThis 1.5hr interactive online session will equip you with the skills you need to support your employees including:\n\nwhy these conversations are important\na practical framework\, tools and techniques to structure your conversations effectively\nkey behaviours that make a conversation supportive and helpful\n‘what if?’ scenarios exploring challenging situations and how to navigate them confidently and with compassion\n\n\nWho is this session for?\n\nThis session is for employers in micro to medium-sized business based in York and / or North Yorkshire. This means businesses who employ up to 250 people. \n\nIt is designed for those who manage people including supervisors\, team leaders\, business owners or anyone with responsibility for HR. It is also useful for employees who support their peers in the workplace.\n  \nHow to join this session\n\nThis training will run virtually using Microsoft Teams. \n\nYou do not need a Microsoft Teams account to access this session but you will need:\n\na stable internet connection\na quiet area to take part from\na camera and microphone (laptop computers work best but you can join from your mobile phone if you do not have access to a laptop)\n\nOnce you have booked your place you will be sent a joining link to use on the day. Please save this link.\n  \nSign up here: Health and Wellbeing Conversations Training | medtribe.com\n25/02/2026 – 13:00-14:30 Online via MS Teams
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%8dhealth-and-wellbeing-conversations-how-to-talk-to-your-employees-about-their-wellbeing-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T113000
DTSTAMP:20260514T130813
CREATED:20260109T143313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T133729Z
UID:18230-1771927200-1771932600@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍Neurodiversity in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:It is estimated that 15-20% of the UK population is neurodivergent which equates to approximately 10 to 13.5 million people who have a different way of thinking\, processing information and learning. This includes autistic people\, dyslexic people and those who are ADHD or who have dyscalculia. \n\n\nNeurodivergent people bring unique skills and experiences to the workplace\, offering a different perspective that could enhance your business’s productivity\, creativity and output. Ensuring our workplaces are neuroinclusive – or inclusive for neurodivergent people – can benefit everyone. \n\nThis session is offered as part of the Get Britain Working Trailblazer project in partnership with York and North Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority.\nAbout this session\n\nThis introductory workshop will explore neurodiversity in the workplace and is delivered by neurodivergent people.\n\nIt will cover:\n\nAn introduction to neurodiversity and the spectrum of neurological differences\nAn overview of neurological differences including autism\, ADHD\, dyslexia and others\nLanguage around neurodiversity\nThe benefits of having a neurodiverse workforce\nTop tips on how to make your business more inclusive for neurodivergent colleagues\, from different communication styles to adapting your physical environment\n\n\nWho is this session for?\n\nThis session is for employers in micro to medium-sized business based in York and / or North Yorkshire. This means businesses that employ up to 250 people. \n\n\nIt is designed for those who manage people including supervisors\, team leaders\, business owners or anyone with responsibility for HR. It is also useful for employees who support their peers in the workplace. \n\nHow to join this session\n\nThis training will run virtually using Microsoft Teams. \n\nYou do not need a Microsoft Teams account to access this session but you will need:\n\na stable internet connection\na quiet area to take part from\na camera and microphone (laptop computers work best but you can join from your mobile phone if you do not have access to a laptop)\n\n\nOnce you have booked your place you will be sent a joining link to use on the day. Please save this link.\n\nSign up here: Neurodiversity in the Workplace | medtribe.com\n24/02/2026 – 10:00-11:30 Online via MS Teams
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%8dneurodiversity-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T130813
CREATED:20260122T153309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T154605Z
UID:18543-1771581600-1771592400@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🟢 PR Media Workshop: How to Tell Your Story in the Media | Malton
DESCRIPTION:In a fast-paced digital world\, PR is arguably the most cost-effective\, high impact way to build trust\, raise profile and increase footfall. \nThis hands-on 3-hour ‘boot camp’ is designed to empower you to understand what makes a story\, how best to tell it\, and how to master media relations. \nYou’ll gain real-world\, practical insights from a leading award-winning agency\, with 15+ years’ experience. \nTopics include: PR hooks\, strategy\, media relations\, digital & social\, broadcast media\, crisis comms. \n \nWho should attend\nThis is suitable for complete beginners\, as well as those who want to sharpen their existing skills. You’ll leave with practical tools and feel confident to start\, or build\, on your PR journey. \nWhether you are a rural business\, entrepreneur\, artist or creative\, SME\, charity\, social enterprise\, or tourism attraction – Cause & Effect PR works across sectors. \nWhy you should attend\nOur PR campaigns have resulted in: \n\nA 50% rise in visitor numbers for a Nidderdale visitor attraction in difficult winter months\nA 75% increase in footfall for a garden’s attraction in Ripon\nClients report direct results attracting new clients\, investors\, and profile\nEvent organisers report consistently strong ticket sales and sell-out audiences\nA lobbying campaign for an arts charity helping secure a £5m investment\n\n“What would be your ideal coverage? They asked. Um….I mean the dream would be a Guardian article\, but we’d settle for some regional press\, I said. A few weeks later\, we’ve had a BBC Radio 4 feature\, a lead article in the Guardian online climate change section\, BBC news\, ITV regional news\, and much more. I’m blown away by the coverage.” – Adam Cooper\, Threads in the Ground \nYour tutors: Ann and Clair\nCause & Effect PR has 15+ years’ experience raising profile\, reputation\, and footfall for a wide-range of people and organisations. \nAccreditations\nCause & Effect is B Corp Certified – meaning it meets rigorous social\, environmental and transparency standards. \nThe team were PR Agency of the Year at the Prolific North Awards\, and have won various accolades over the years from the Institute of Directors’ Awards\, Harrogate Advertiser Business Excellence Awards\, and were recognised by The Guardian for Marketing and PR Excellence. \nQualified in feature writing\, digital journalism (Reuters\, Google\, and AI)\, and marketing. The team are also working journalists\, writing directly for publications including the Yorkshire Post. \nEvent details\n📍The Wesley Centre\, Malton   \n📅 Friday 20 February \n🕑10am to 1pm \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/pr-media-workshop-how-to-tell-your-story-in-the-media-malton/
LOCATION:The Wesley Centre\, Saville St\, Malton\, Thirsk & Malton\, YO17 7LL
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T130813
CREATED:20251217T150617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T093606Z
UID:17986-1771408800-1771430400@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍 [FULL] Smartphone Video Masterclass: Malton
DESCRIPTION:Join our one-day hands-on video workshop designed to help businesses of all types and sizes take their first confident steps into video marketing. Whether you’re B2B or B2C\, a sole trader or a growing team\, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to produce professional\, social-media-ready video content in-house. The Growth Hub are happy to be offering these workshops\, following exceptional demand. \n \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nDevelop a tailored video strategy for your business\nGet an introduction to filming and camera techniques\nLearn about the equipment you need (and what you don’t!)\nPlan and storyboard your video content\nStep outside your comfort zone and grow your on-camera confidence\nEdit videos with tiles\, captions\, transitions and more – ready to post!\n\nThe workshop will be delivered to a small group for a focused\, practical experience \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll walk away with: \n\nA video you’ve planned\, filmed\, and edited yourself\nThe skills to create more content going forward\nA boost in confidence using video to promote your business\n\nWhy Video? \nVideo is one of the most powerful tools in digital marketing today. It grabs attention\, tells your story\, and helps your business stand out online. This workshop is perfect for small businesses and teams who want to take control of their content and make a bigger impact on social media. \nAbout the Provider \nRyan Mulhern is Director at First Frame\, who create Video Strategies for clients to help them increase brand exposure\, and generate leads through regular\, authentic video content. He believes that regular video with a strategy is much more beneficial for a client than just a one off video. \nWhere and When\nWhen: 18 February\, 10am to 4pm \nWhere: Enterprise House Malton \n  \nThis is now full.\nRegister for a workshop:\n Scarborough– 26 January | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\n Ingleton– 4 February | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\n Stokesley – 11 February | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\n Selby– 4 March | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\n  \nOr complete the form below to join our waiting list.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/smartphone-video-masterclass-malton/
LOCATION:Enterprise House Malton\, Enterprise House Malton\, Malton\, Thirsk & Malton\, YO17 6AS
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T130813
CREATED:20251205T121517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T093648Z
UID:17766-1771408800-1771419600@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍 [FULL] AI Tools for Smarter Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Work smarter\, not harder. An easy introduction to how AI can take the heavy lifting out of marketing. \n \nIn this session you’ll see how to: \n\nGet ChatGPT to write blogs\, emails\, and social posts for you\nCreate images and designs in minutes\nPlan and edit videos with simple AI apps\nAutomate repetitive tasks like scheduling content\nAvoid common pitfalls like unreliable or copy-heavy AI output\n\nTakeaway \nA set of AI prompt examples you can use straight away. \nAbout the provider \nClient Marketing is a specialist SME consultancy based in North Yorkshire\, delivering high-impact training and strategic advisory services in marketing\, digital transformation\, and sales. Established in 2013 and led by Chartered Marketer Simon Shepherd\, our organisation has extensive experience delivering funded business support programmes for local authorities\, universities\, and Growth Hubs across the UK. \nEvent details \nWednesday 18 February\, 10am – 1pm \nPatch\, York \nThis workshop is now full.\nComplete the form to be added to our waiting list.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/ai-tools-for-smarter-marketing/
LOCATION:Patch York\, York\, York Central\, YO1 6FA
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260514T130813
CREATED:20260114T111209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T111233Z
UID:18373-1770888600-1770899400@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍 Workshop Series: Retain First. Recruit Stronger Later (York)
DESCRIPTION:A practical 3 workshop programme to help small businesses keep their best people now\, and build recruitment readiness for when the time is right. \n \nIn the current climate\, many organisations are restructuring and making efficiencies. When headcount is tight and roles are shifting\, the smartest move is often to retain your best people\, stabilise your team\, and protect productivity\, before you push hard on hiring again. \nThis three-part workshop series is designed to help you strengthen retention and engagement now\, by improving how you support\, develop and keep your people\, while also putting the foundations in place so that when you’re ready to recruit in the future\, you can do it with clarity and confidence. \n  \nWhat you’ll walk away with:\n\nPractical\, real-world approaches to retention\, engagement\, development and culture.\nA clearer Employee Value Proposition (EVP) so your best people know why they should stay.\nSupport for common pressure points like flexible working\, pay pressures and long-term absence.\nA tailored 12–18 month action plan that helps you retain now\, and recruit better later.\n\n  \nThe 3 workshops:\nWorkshop 1 – Retaining\, Developing and Engaging Your People \nThis is the retention-focused session: EVP\, sustainable reward (including non-financial benefits)\, flexible working\, engagement\, inclusive culture\, development and progression — plus a tailored 12–18 month action plan and simple metrics to track progress. \nWorkshop 2 – Diagnose & Design Your Recruitment and Retention Strategy \nGet clear on where you are now\, what’s working\, what’s costing you (time\, money\, momentum)\, and build a practical recruitment & retention framework you can apply immediately. \nWorkshop 3 – Attracting and Hiring the Right People (Inclusive Recruitment & Onboarding) \nEven if you’re not hiring today\, this session gets you recruitment-ready for when the time is right — with inclusive recruitment best practice\, stronger job adverts\, the right channels\, a lean process\, and onboarding that supports early retention. \n  \nWorkshop Details\n📍 Patch York \n🕐 9:30am – 12:30pm \n\nThursday 12 February\nThursday 12 March\nThursday 23 April\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/retain-first-recruit-stronger-later-york/
LOCATION:Patch York\, York\, York Central\, YO1 6FA
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T130813
CREATED:20260109T145010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T145010Z
UID:18255-1770825600-1770829200@ynygrowthhub.com
SUMMARY:🌍Understanding Menopause: How to become a menopause friendly employer
DESCRIPTION:It is estimated that 15-20% of the UK population is neurodivergent which equates to approximately 10 to 13.5 million people who have a different way of thinking\, processing information and learning. This includes autistic people\, dyslexic people and those who are ADHD or who have dyscalculia. \n\n\nNeurodivergent people bring unique skills and experiences to the workplace\, offering a different perspective that could enhance your business’s productivity\, creativity and output. Ensuring our workplaces are neuroinclusive – or inclusive for neurodivergent people – can benefit everyone. \n\nThis session is offered as part of the Get Britain Working Trailblazer project in partnership with York and North Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority.\n\n\n  \nAbout this session\n\nThis introductory workshop will explore neurodiversity in the workplace and is delivered by neurodivergent people.\n\nIt will cover:\n\nAn introduction to neurodiversity and the spectrum of neurological differences\nAn overview of neurological differences including autism\, ADHD\, dyslexia and others\nLanguage around neurodiversity\nThe benefits of having a neurodiverse workforce\nTop tips on how to make your business more inclusive for neurodivergent colleagues\, from different communication styles to adapting your physical environment\n\n\nWho is this session for?\n\nThis session is for employers in micro to medium-sized business based in York and / or North Yorkshire. This means businesses that employ up to 250 people. \n\n\nIt is designed for those who manage people including supervisors\, team leaders\, business owners or anyone with responsibility for HR. It is also useful for employees who support their peers in the workplace. \n\nHow to join this session\n\nThis training will run virtually using Microsoft Teams. \n\nYou do not need a Microsoft Teams account to access this session but you will need:\n\na stable internet connection\na quiet area to take part from\na camera and microphone (laptop computers work best but you can join from your mobile phone if you do not have access to a laptop)\n\n\nOnce you have booked your place you will be sent a joining link to use on the day. Please save this link.\n\n  \nSign up here: Understanding Menopause: How to become a menopause | medtribe.com\n  \n11/02/2026 – 16:00-17:00 Online via MS Teams
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%8dunderstanding-menopause-how-to-become-a-menopause-friendly-employer/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Smartphone Video Masterclass: Stokesley
DESCRIPTION:Join our one-day hands-on video workshop designed to help businesses of all types and sizes take their first confident steps into video marketing. Whether you’re B2B or B2C\, a sole trader or a growing team\, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to produce professional\, social-media-ready video content in-house. The Growth Hub are happy to be offering these workshops\, following exceptional demand. \n \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nDevelop a tailored video strategy for your business\nGet an introduction to filming and camera techniques\nLearn about the equipment you need (and what you don’t!)\nPlan and storyboard your video content\nStep outside your comfort zone and grow your on-camera confidence\nEdit videos with tiles\, captions\, transitions and more – ready to post!\n\nThe workshop will be delivered to a small group for a focused\, practical experience \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll walk away with: \n\nA video you’ve planned\, filmed\, and edited yourself\nThe skills to create more content going forward\nA boost in confidence using video to promote your business\n\nWhy Video? \nVideo is one of the most powerful tools in digital marketing today. It grabs attention\, tells your story\, and helps your business stand out online. This workshop is perfect for small businesses and teams who want to take control of their content and make a bigger impact on social media. \nAbout the Provider \nRyan Mulhern is Director at First Frame\, who create Video Strategies for clients to help them increase brand exposure\, and generate leads through regular\, authentic video content. He believes that regular video with a strategy is much more beneficial for a client than just a one off video. \nWhere and When\nWhen: 11 February\, 10am to 4pm \nWhere: Springboard Business Centre \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/smartphone-video-masterclass-stokesley/
LOCATION:Springboard Business Centre\, Stokesley Business Park\, Middlesbrough\, Richmond & Northallerton\, TS9 5JZ
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Workshop Series: Retain First. Recruit Stronger Later (Scarborough)
DESCRIPTION:A practical 3 workshop programme to help small businesses keep their best people now\, and build recruitment readiness for when the time is right. \n \nIn the current climate\, many organisations are restructuring and making efficiencies. When headcount is tight and roles are shifting\, the smartest move is often to retain your best people\, stabilise your team\, and protect productivity\, before you push hard on hiring again. \nThis three-part workshop series is designed to help you strengthen retention and engagement now\, by improving how you support\, develop and keep your people\, while also putting the foundations in place so that when you’re ready to recruit in the future\, you can do it with clarity and confidence. \n  \nWhat you’ll walk away with:\n\nPractical\, real-world approaches to retention\, engagement\, development and culture.\nA clearer Employee Value Proposition (EVP) so your best people know why they should stay.\nSupport for common pressure points like flexible working\, pay pressures and long-term absence.\nA tailored 12–18 month action plan that helps you retain now\, and recruit better later.\n\n  \nThe 3 workshops:\nWorkshop 1 – Retaining\, Developing and Engaging Your People \nThis is the retention-focused session: EVP\, sustainable reward (including non-financial benefits)\, flexible working\, engagement\, inclusive culture\, development and progression — plus a tailored 12–18 month action plan and simple metrics to track progress. \nWorkshop 2 – Diagnose & Design Your Recruitment and Retention Strategy \nGet clear on where you are now\, what’s working\, what’s costing you (time\, money\, momentum)\, and build a practical recruitment & retention framework you can apply immediately. \nWorkshop 3 – Attracting and Hiring the Right People (Inclusive Recruitment & Onboarding) \nEven if you’re not hiring today\, this session gets you recruitment-ready for when the time is right — with inclusive recruitment best practice\, stronger job adverts\, the right channels\, a lean process\, and onboarding that supports early retention. \n  \nWorkshop Details\n📍 Scarborough\, Woodend Gallery \n🕐 9:30am – 12:30pm \n\nWednesday 11 February\nWednesday 18 March\nWednesday 22 April\n\nRegister Now\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%8d-workshop-series-retain-first-recruit-stronger-later-scarborough/
LOCATION:Woodend Gallery\, Workspace\, Scarborough\, Scarborough & Whitby\, YO11 2PW
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Water Resources: Optimising Storage and Irrigation
DESCRIPTION:Water\, essential but often either too abundant or too scarce.  Join us as we look at water resources and ways of building water resilience into farming businesses. \nJoin Catchment Sensitive Farming at this FREE event. \n \nTopics covered include:\n\nIrrigation:  Looking at Efficient Irrigation Techniques in Agriculture\nRainwater Harvesting and Storage:  From Water storage tanks to lagoons\nSources:  Would a different source make sense?\nCrop Selection:  Grow drought-resistant crops\nSoil Management:  Soil’s water retention ability\, infiltration\nWater run-off\, sediment generation\, pollution\, and loss of soil\n\nLed by Anthony Hopkins (Wroot Water Ltd) and Miles Bentley (CSF). We will explore water as a resource both now and in the future\, and how this might be achieved sustainably. \n \nPlaces at this event are limited\, so please book early – booking closes 6th February 2026. \nClick here to book your place.
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/water-resources-optimising-storage-and-irrigation/
LOCATION:Selby Livestock Auction Mar\, Unit 4\, Bawtry Road\, Selby\, Selby\, YO25 3PE
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:[FULL] Meet The Media: Harrogate
DESCRIPTION:Speed networking for small businesses and top Yorkshire journalists\, with Yorkshire PR experts Linda Harrison and Jo Leatham. \n\n\n \nStarling\, Harrogate \nTuesday 10 February\, 2026. 10am-1pm \n\nCost: Tickets are just £22.50 because around 70% of the ticket cost is being funded by the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub to support local businesses to raise their profile through PR connections. \n\n  \nWant to get your business featured in the press in 2026? Meet The Media events are a unique experience – speed networking for local small businesses and top regional journalists. \nThe half-day\, in-person sessions give you the chance to learn about what journalists and editors look for – and the best ways to pitch ideas to them. \nThis event is for York and North Yorkshire business owners who want to learn how to tell their story through media coverage – from the journalists themselves. \n  \nWhat’s the format? \nYou’ll be seated at a table with about five other business owners\, and get the chance to talk about your business with one journalist. After 20 minutes\, you’ll move to a new table to meet a different journalist with another group of business owners. You continue moving around the room until you’ve met all the journalists/editors. \nThe journalists will also share their insider tips on how to get featured in the media\, from the type of stories they write about to how to pitch ideas to them. And there’ll be plenty of time to ask questions\, swap business cards and network with other local business owners. \n  \nExtra details \nLinda and Jo’s popular Meet The Media events have so far resulted in more than 30 pieces of press coverage for local businesses\, including in Yorkshire Living magazine\, The Yorkshire Post\, The York Press\, The Sun\, The Yorkshire Times\, Yorkshire Business Insider and on BBC Radio York – with more in the pipeline! \nYou can read more about what to expect on the day here \nPress coverage about the event from The York Press \n  \nIMPORTANT: Eligibility \nDue to the funding outline above\, only businesses located in either City of York Council or North Yorkshire Council areas are eligible to attend: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council \n  \nReviews \n“It was not only a fantastic platform to promote your brand but also to connect and network with so many inspiring Yorkshire businesses.” \nYorkshire fashion designer\, Isabelle Randall\, who secured a front cover image and feature in the October issue of Yorkshire Living magazine. \n  \n“Meet The Media was a brilliant PR experience. Not only was the exposure\ninvaluable but also the connections made along the way.” \nScarborough artist\, Sarah Westwood\, who secured a double-page feature in The Yorkshire Post weekend magazine. \n  \nJournalists attending Harrogate Meet The Media (other journalists tbc) \nCatherine Turnbull\, Editor of Yorkshire Living magazine \nAndrew Palmer\, Group Editor of p.ublished online newspapers covering the north of England\, including The Yorkshire Times \nBetween them\, Jo and Linda have more than 50 years of experience in the media. \nLinda is an experienced PR expert and NCTJ-trained journalist who’s worked for regional and national newspapers. She’s written for The Guardian\, Metro\, MailOnline\, Daily Express and Woman magazine. \nShe’s helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and business owners to raise their profile by getting featured in titles like The Daily Telegraph\, House Beautiful\, Yorkshire Life and The Yorkshire Post\, among many others. \nSign up to Linda’s newsletter here \nwww.lindaharrison.co.uk \nEmail: linda@lindaharrison.co.uk \n  \nJo has 30-years’ experience in PR\, having worked for a number of agencies in Yorkshire as well as Government Bodies. She has managed campaigns for clients including Nestlé\, La Redoute\, the WI\, Silver Cross\, York Fashion Week\, Jorvik Viking Centre\, Homes England and Marie Curie. \nJo loves working with Yorkshire-based businesses\, helping to share their news and connecting them with journalists.\nhttps://joleatham.co.uk \nEmail: pr@joleatham.co.uk \n  \nJoin us for a unique insight into how the media works – and learn how to use PR to raise your profile and grow your business. \nJo and Linda are delighted that The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub are supporting this event\, which will offer valuable support to small businesses across the region to raise their profile. \n\nClick here to join the waiting list\n\n 
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/meet-the-media-harrogate/
LOCATION:Starling\, Starling\, 47 Oxford St\, Harrogate\, Harrogate & Knaresborough\, HG1 1PW
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Smartphone Video Masterclass: Ingleton
DESCRIPTION:Join our one-day hands-on video workshop designed to help businesses of all types and sizes take their first confident steps into video marketing. Whether you’re B2B or B2C\, a sole trader or a growing team\, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to produce professional\, social-media-ready video content in-house. The Growth Hub are happy to be offering these workshops\, following exceptional demand. \n \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nDevelop a tailored video strategy for your business\nGet an introduction to filming and camera techniques\nLearn about the equipment you need (and what you don’t!)\nPlan and storyboard your video content\nStep outside your comfort zone and grow your on-camera confidence\nEdit videos with tiles\, captions\, transitions and more – ready to post!\n\nThe workshop will be delivered to a small group for a focused\, practical experience \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll walk away with: \n\nA video you’ve planned\, filmed\, and edited yourself\nThe skills to create more content going forward\nA boost in confidence using video to promote your business\n\nWhy Video? \nVideo is one of the most powerful tools in digital marketing today. It grabs attention\, tells your story\, and helps your business stand out online. This workshop is perfect for small businesses and teams who want to take control of their content and make a bigger impact on social media. \nAbout the Provider \nRyan Mulhern is Director at First Frame\, who create Video Strategies for clients to help them increase brand exposure\, and generate leads through regular\, authentic video content. He believes that regular video with a strategy is much more beneficial for a client than just a one off video. \nWhere and When\nWhen: 4 February\, 10am to 4pm \nWhere: Ingleton Village Community Centre \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/smartphone-video-masterclass-ingleton/
LOCATION:Ingleton Village Community Centre\, Ingleton Village Community Centre\, Ingleton\, Skipton & Ripon\, LA6 3HG
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Peer to Peer Sessions: International Trade
DESCRIPTION:Want to grow your business through international trade? This programme is for you.\n \nAfter recently delivering a series of highly regarded peer-to-peer activities designed to reduce isolation among small business owners and managers. These sessions have led to tangible innovation and productivity improvements\, as participants learn from trusted peers and build strong\, relevant local networks. \nParticipants explained the day-to-day demands often keep them working in their business rather than on it. \nThese peer sessions provided valuable time and space to step back\, build confidence and resilience\, and gain practical insights from others facing similar challenges. \nBuilding on this positive feedback\, we are now extending the programme and bringing together a cohort of small and medium-sized business owners and managers who want to make the most of sales opportunities in international markets. \nWhether you are new to exporting or already trading overseas and looking to optimise your approach\, this programme could be right for you. \nProgramme aims\nThe aim of the group is to harness collective experience to help participants: \n\nDevelop scalable\, sustainable\, and profitable international business models\nIdentify and capitalise on international opportunities\nRemove barriers to international sales and delivery\nMinimise risk\n\nWhy join?\nExpanding into overseas markets can be exciting—but it can also feel complex and frustrating. Even experienced exporters face important questions: \n\nIs your offer right for international customers?\nAre you trading in the most suitable markets and marketplaces?\nHow will you generate sales and deliver effectively overseas?\nWhat resources will you need\, and how will you remain profitable?\nWhat statutory and regulatory requirements must you consider?\nHow can you protect your business and intellectual property?\n\nThis practical international trade programme will help you clarify what you want—and realistically can—achieve\, then support you in identifying the most effective ways to get there with minimal disruption to your business. \nHow will it work?\nThe programme runs over six weeks and includes six two-hour facilitated group sessions. Delegates will identify and discuss opportunities and challenges\, using collective experience to broaden options\, make informed decisions\, and take practical actions to optimise their international activity. \nEach session is led by an experienced SME owner with a strong track record of developing overseas markets across multiple sectors. Discussions are non-competitive\, confidential\, and supportive\, creating a safe environment where participants can explore ideas openly and without judgement. \nAfter each session\, delegates will receive: \n\nA concise session summary\nPractical tools and checklists to support further thinking and application\n\nThese can be used at a pace that suits your business. \nIn addition\, each delegate is entitled to two hours of one-to-one coaching with the programme facilitator. \nWhat will be covered?\nDiscussion topics will be shaped by the group\, but may include: \n\nWhy trade internationally? Understanding how international trade can add value\nIdentifying and removing barriers to growth\nInternationalising your offer and considering localisation\nChoosing the right markets and marketplaces\nUnderstanding and securing the resources you need\nRoutes to market and international business models\nFinding and managing overseas partners\nAdministration and compliance\nProtecting your business and IP\nUnderstanding the numbers\nWhat additional support is available\n\nPeer group discussions and coaching sessions are also open to any specific issues participants wish to explore. \nPlaces are limited for each cohort.\nIf you would like to benefit from shared international trade experience\, practical support\, and expert facilitation\, we encourage you to book early to secure your place. \nWhere and When\nThis programme will be delivered weekly online via Zoom\, on Tuesdays from 10am – 12pm. \n\nWorkshop 1 | Tuesday 3 February\, 10am – 12pm\nWorkshop 2 | Tuesday 10 February\, 10am – 12pm\nWorkshop 3 | Tuesday 17 February\, 10am – 12pm\nWorkshop 4 | Tuesday 24 February\, 10am – 12pm\nWorkshop 5 | Tuesday 3 March\, 10am – 12pm\nWorkshop 6 | Tuesday 10 March\, 10am – 12pm\n\nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/peer-to-peer-sessions-international-trade/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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SUMMARY:🌍 Tourism Business Booster: Create your winning Marketing Plan for 2026 (York)
DESCRIPTION:Free one-day training for tourism businesses across York & North Yorkshire – with sessions across Skipton\, Scarborough\, Northallerton\, York and Harrogate. \nIt’s a tough market and costs are rising all the time for hospitality and tourism businesses.  This means that you need to increase revenue\, and smarter marketing is one definite way forward.    Would you or a member of your team like to attend a free one-day training seminar (10am – 4pm) in January to help you create and fine-tune your marketing for 2026 and introduce more creativity and new ideas to your marketing plans? \n  \nWhat’s the format of the day? \nEach free training day will involve a maximum of 12 businesses from your district\, and will be led by former Marketing Director of Yorkshire Tourist Board\, Martin Evans. As “Tourism Business Booster” sessions\, they will be lively and full of marketing and promotional ideas to put into practice in your business. We already know that with an ongoing cost of living crisis\, slackening demand\, and staff wages and other costs continuing to rise\, it’s going to be a tough 2026 for most businesses.  So this free workshop from the Growth Hub\, is just what you need in order to hit the ground running with sharpened and cost-effective marketing for the challenging times ahead! \n  \nTell me more \nThis fully funded programme\, free to hotels\, B&Bs\, self-catering operators\, wedding venues\, restaurants\, spas\, visitor attractions and events organisers\, is delivered by Martin Evans of The Tourism Business\, the York-based award-winning marketing consultancy which has worked with leading hotels\, attractions and other tourism operators for the last 25 years. \n  \nAbout Martin \nMartin Evans has considerable experience in delivering business advice\, coaching\, mentoring and training to hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses\, including being joint Lead UK Coach on the DTI’s UK “Profit through Productivity” benchmarking and best practice scheme for tourism businesses. As a former Marketing Director of Yorkshire Tourist Board and of Consort Hotels group\, and organiser of national marketing conferences for hotels\, attractions\, spas and wedding venues\, he is well positioned to add real value to your marketing in just one day. \n  \nFeedback from previous attendees \n“Martin has been really helpful and given straightforward\, easy to implement advice.” \n “Spending time with Martin has been invaluable\, for many different reasons\, but as someone who works alone\, to have the input and expertise of someone who is so experienced in this area\, has offered great support for the business\, and almost more importantly\, a real coaching and mentoring opportunity for me” \n  \nYour next step \nThis fully funded programme runs through on six different days in January and is only available to small/medium-sized businesses (or charities) trading or registered in York or North Yorkshire. Places are limited so please register early to avoid disappointment. \n  \nChoose the location that’s right for you: \n Skipton – Tuesday 13 January\, 10am – 4pm \n [FULL] Scarborough – Thursday 15 January\, 10am – 4pm \n Northallerton – Tuesday 20 January\, 10am – 4pm \n York – Thursday 22 January\, 10am – 4pm \n Harrogate – Tuesday 27 January\, 10am – 4pm \n York – Thursday 29 January\, 10am – 4pm \n  \nEvent details\nThursday 29 January\, 10am – 4pm \nBar Convent\, York \nRegister now
URL:https://ynygrowthhub.com/event/create-your-winning-marketing-plan-for-2026-york-2/
LOCATION:The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre\, 17 Blossom St\, York\, York Central\, YO24 1AQ
CATEGORIES:Suitable for All
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