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Made Smarter Adoption Awards recognise digital transformation champions among UK SME manufacturers
Yorkshire and Humber winners Choc Affair head for inaugural Made Smarter Adoption awards in June.
Small businesses set to benefit from £1 million in funding
Businesses which form the bedrock of North Yorkshire’s economy have the chance to benefit from £1 million in funding through a new package of capital grants.
Start Your Business in the Creative Industries: Free 12-week Skills Bootcamp
Are you a creative looking to turn your passion into a thriving business venture? Aesthetica, in collaboration with York St John University and the Growth Hub, is launching the Creative Business Skills Bootcamp. The bootcamp is a comprehensive training programme aimed at supporting individuals in launching, sustaining, and growing a business in the creative industries.
Webinars launched to support business grant applicants
Two new webinars have been launched for applicants of the North Yorkshire Small Business Grants scheme which will reopen on 6 May 2024.
Work with the Growth Hub: Opportunities Now Live
We are now procuring a series of specific business support programmes, as part of North Yorkshire Council’s SPF plans.
Choc Affair Wins Prestigious Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber Award
The region's manufacturers took centre stage at Insider's 2024 Made in Yorkshire Awards. The prestigious event celebrated Yorkshire and Humber's world-class companies and their impact. One of the big winners was Choc Affair, the beloved York chocolatier renowned for its ethical and award-winning creations. Choc Affair clinched the top spot in the Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber Awards.
Radio show highlights Growth Hub support for rural businesses
The Growth Hub’s rural business specialist, Nick White, recently featured on a new radio show. He highlighted the support he provides to rural businesses in North Yorkshire.
York and North Yorkshire Businesses Take First Steps in AI
Business leaders gathered in York last week for a sold-out event to take their first steps in AI. Edemystified the fast-moving world of AI and machine learning, while inspiring local entrepreneurs to make their businesses more efficient and competitive with these technologies.
Work with the Growth Hub: Help us shape the next year of support programmes
We are now planning our business support programmes for the next year, and we are looking to consult the local community of providers to work with the Growth Hub and support businesses.