Unlock Growth: Grants, Training, and Events for North Yorkshire Businesses This Autumn

27 Aug

Written By Martin Mann | HDCC Chief Executive

We are very lucky to have such a wide variety of business support opportunities across York and North Yorkshire, including grants, training, networking, and events.

Key initiatives include sustainability funding, digital and social media support, food safety training, and investment planning for Ripon. Numerous workshops and webinars cover leadership, marketing, finance, and technology.

Businesses can access platforms for promotion, funding, and skills development. Events such as roundtables, expos, and networking sessions aim to foster collaboration and growth. The document also highlights legislation updates, surveys, and consultations to shape future policy and support. It’s a comprehensive guide for local business engagement and development.

Whilst some are online, very many are in-person and hosted throughout Yorkshire, but we have done our best to highlight those that are local to Harrogate.

REMINDERS

Applications for the Business Sustainability grants of up to £49,950, close 19th September. More details here. If you’d like to have a chat about this, let me know.
If you’re struggling with technology, there’s a lot of 1:1 support coming through the Steps Into Digital programme and there’s going to be some funding to pay for the right expertise too.
If you’re struggling with your social media strategy there is fully-funded 1:1 support available to look at what you’ve been doing & how to improve it.
Tourism & hospitality businesses - there’s still plenty of fully funded Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety For Catering available for up to two staff.

Help Shape Ripon’s Future: Join Our Investment Plan Sessions

Hosted in partnership with the Uredale Community Partnership. As part of the continued development of the Ripon City Investment Plan, these two stakeholder sessions are being held to ensure that community priorities and business perspectives are embedded in future investment decisions for Ripon and the wider Uredale area.

Community Stakeholder Workshop - 16th September 9.30am-12.30pm, Ripon Town Hall

This interactive session invites community representatives, voluntary organisations, local service providers and elected members to explore how the six UCP priority areas (transport, services, youth, housing, connectivity, and culture) align with emerging Town Investment proposals. Structured around a World Café format, the workshop will encourage collaborative discussion and the sharing of local insight to shape future investment.

Business Breakfast Briefing - 30th September 8am-9.30am at Valentino's Restaurant, Ripon

This focused breakfast session is open to local business leaders and employers to consider how investment in infrastructure, skills, digital connectivity and placemaking can support business growth and resilience in the Ripon and Uredale area. Attendees will hear a summary of key proposals from the NYC team leading the plan, including the Economic Development, Regeneration, Tourism and Skills (EDRTS) service, and will have a vital opportunity to help define projects, their priorities, and define the business case for strategic investment.

For more information, visit the Uredale Community Partnership website. To register your interest in attending one of the sessions email hello@uredalecp.com.

Please Take Part – North Yorkshire Council Business Workplace Survey

Do you rent an office or an industrial unit for your business? Or do you work from home or from somewhere else? - North Yorkshire Council wants to hear from you. Help shape how we support your business and the wider business community. We have launched a short survey to gather your thoughts, experiences, and insights about where you work – we want to know how your workplace impacts on your business’ growth, innovation and future planning. Take the survey here.

Promote Your Business for Free, Find New Sales Opportunities Easily, Find New Suppliers

No matter the size of your business or what sector you operate in, you can join The Supply Chain Network for free. Initially started by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, this platform is now being embraced by councils across Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, attracting an increasing number of businesses each day - to encourage buying locally and appreciating the vast expertise on our doorstep. Already hosting over 1,200 businesses, signups are accelerating. Currently, each month there are on average 40 new opportunities to quote or tender for new business – from hotel accommodation to construction projects and everything in between. You can have a look for free and quick registration gets you full access to the site, where you can create your business profile and set up alerts for activity from businesses you’d like to work with or sectors you’d like to target. You can use it to get quotes for the services or products you need to purchase. Check it out here.

Strive Live Start-up Incubator: Starts 2nd September 2025 (evenings & online)

If you are currently running or looking to launch a start-up based in York & North Yorkshire, join this award-winning incubator designed to help grassroots entrepreneurs launch their business. Strive Live blends weekly live online training with regular one-to-one advice and on-demand online learning to make it simple and exciting to start a business. Plus, you could win up to £2,500 in micro grants at the end of the programme. Details & booking here.

New Programme for Start-Up’s & Young Businesses

If you’re thinking of starting a business, have been trading for less than 2 years, or trading longer but struggling to get the business going, we have a brand-new business support programme to help turn your visions and plans into reality. It combines 121 intensive support with a Business Adviser, access to workshops, ongoing support once trading with a dedicated support team, masterclasses and peer networking. How can we help?

We can help you with your idea or plans for change
We can help you with your business plan
We can support you with your marketing and social media
We can help with tax and finances
We can provide advice on everything you need to know to start or grow your businesses

If this is of interest, let me know and I will refer you onto the programme.

Are You Looking for Investors?

The new YNY Equity Hub is a free platform offering a user-friendly portal where businesses can effectively present their investment opportunities and highlight their growth potential to investors nationwide. Details here.

NEW LEGISLATION – Martyn’s Law - aka The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025

26th September 9:30am-3:30pm, Harrogate Convention Centre

Martyn’s Law is a piece of legislation that aims to ensure public premises and events are better prepared for terrorist attacks. This legislation is aimed at any premises that is wholly or mainly used for one of the purposes listed in the Act - such as retail, education, healthcare or worship - and reasonably expect that at least 200 individuals may be present at the same time, at least occasionally, will have to comply with Martyn’s Law. Come and find out from Figen Murray (Martyn’s mother) and learn about the implications for your organisation and what you need to do to meet the legislation. Details & booking here.

Have Your Say - Government Consultation on Late Payments – Closes 23rd October

In the Government’s Small Business Plan there was a commitment to tackle late payments and the launch of a consultation. The government is now proposing the most significant package of reforms in over 25 years—measures that will give the UK the strongest legal framework on late payments in the G7. More details & survey link here.

Skills Roundtable Discussions – Shape Your Sector Skills Planning!

Do you have the skills you need in your business or is there more that could be done to help you recruit, retain and upskill a talented workforce? West and North Yorkshire Chamber and various partners invite you to join them to discuss this and to explore the challenges as well as potential solutions that meet your business needs. Your input will help to inform strategy through the Local Skills Improvement Plan, which helps to inform both local and national skills provision and policy.

Visitor Economy Skills Roundtable Discussion – 17th September 9am-11am, York. Details & booking here.

Construction Skills Round Table Discussion with CITB – 22nd October 9am-11am, York. Details & booking here.

Health & Social Care Skills Round Table Discussion – 11th November 9am-11am, Shipley. Details & booking here.

Digital and Technology Skills Roundtable Discussion – 19th November 9am-11am, York. Details & booking here.

Manufacturing Skills Roundtable Discussion – 25th November 2:30pm-4pm, York. Details & booking here.

Invitation: Empty Homes Open Evening

North Yorkshire Council have been working with Action on Empty Homes to retrofit homes in the Craven area and we invite you to view the retrofit measures we’ve installed. This includes:

Solar PV and Battery Storage
Windows and doors upgrade
Sheep’s wool insulation (Thermafleece)
Air Source Heat Pump

You can also find out information on current funding opportunities and how to save on your energy usage. The event is a drop-in format so you can visit anytime between 4-8pm.

Horton in Ribblesdale: Tuesday 9th September between 4-8pm. Address: 8 Chapel Lane, BD24 0HA

High Bentham: Tuesday 16th September between 4-8pm. Address: 26 Banks Way, LA2 7JH

TRAINING

90% Funded Leadership & Management Training – Help to Grow

Aimed at senior leaders in small and medium businesses with 5 or more staff. Equip your business today with tools and strategies to bolster your resilience. Help to Grow is a 12 week programme delivered by Leeds University Business School and accredited by the Small Business Charter. The programme combines a practical curriculum, with 1:1 support from a business coach, peer-learning sessions and an alumni network. Designed to be manageable alongside full-time work, this programme will support you to develop your strategic skills with key modules covering financial management, innovation and digital adoption. By the end of the programme, you will develop a tailored business growth plan to lead your business to its full potential. You will hear from inspirational business leaders and learn alongside local peers, with access to a national alumni network. Not sure if it’s for you? Attend their taster session on 8th October. 10% cost of the programme is £750.

90-100% Funded Intensive Training – Leadership, Quality Management, Marketing, HGV Driving, Film/TV Production & Gaming, Wind Turbine & Electrical Engineering, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering & Cyber Solutions, Solar PV, Excavator, Mixed Plant, Mixed Trades, Scaffolding, Level 3 Digital Marketing, Level 4 Advanced Digital Marketing, Exporting, Specialist Creative Catapult (for any creative business), Arboriculture, Forestry, Land-based, Level 2 Counselling Skills, Level 2 Team Leading – see full list here. If you’d like introductions or further information, let me know.

50% Funded Leadership Excellence and Development

Geared to leaders and senior managers. Several options to choose from, including 1:1 coaching, peer-to-peer and board support, etc. Full list here

Exporting – Over a Hundred Short Online Courses!

The ‘how to’s’ of selling overseas – some on selling to specific countries and some for specific sectors, lots on sales and lead generation, market research and plenty which are relevant even it you aren’t exporting! Full list here.

Have You Missed Some Valuable Workshops Recently?

Check out the ones you’ve missed here and catch up when it suits you.

Start Your Business: From The Kitchen Table To The World – 26th August, 10am-11am, online

Discover how Tajinder transformed a kitchen-table idea into a global fragrance brand. Learn about pitching, partnerships, and scaling internationally. Details & booking here.

Leading Yourself, Your Team and Your Business in Tough Times – 28th August 1:30pm-3pm, online

Are you holding on to the leadership lessons learned over the past few years – or slipping back into old habits? During Covid, leaders and businesses showed incredible resilience, empathy and adaptability. But as pressures mount again, many organisations are falling back into the patterns that drain energy, disengage people and risk business growth. Book here

Business Basics: Forecasting – 28th August, 10am-11:30am, online

Accountant, Jo Tomlinson shows you how to build a forecast that can be used for decision-making and strategic planning. It is really important to have up to date numbers. Those representing the trading to date can really help any stakeholder to understand the business. But we can no longer influence what has already happened, so the key to successful decision making is in forecasting. Funded 1:1 follow-up sessions with Jo which will be offered to attendees to provide bespoke support on the subjects covered during the webinar. Details & booking here.

Business Basics: How Much Is Your Business Worth? – 3rd September 10am-11:30am, online

What are the methods used in valuing businesses and determining how much they are worth in monetary terms? Funded 1:1 follow-up sessions with Jo will be offered to attendees to provide bespoke support on the subjects covered during the webinar. Details & booking here.

Complete Web Design for Businesses & Start Ups – 4th September, 10am-11:30am, online

Demystify the website creation process, making design and management more accessible and affordable for small businesses. Rather than focusing solely on tools or trends, the webinar offers a strategic overview of what a successful small business website needs to do and how to achieve it without unnecessary expense or overwhelm. Details & booking here.

Business Basics: Selling Some or All of the Shares – 9th September, 1pm-2:30pm, online

Accountant, Jo Tomlinson, answers the questions - once you find a buyer for some or all of the shares in your business, what happens next? Funded 1:1 follow-up sessions with Jo which will be offered to attendees to provide bespoke support on the subjects covered during the webinar. Details & booking here.

Artificial Intelligence and Your Business – 9th September, 12noon-1pm, online

Hosted by West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce’s CEO, in this interactive session you'll have the chance to pose questions to our panel who all have expertise on a popular business topic. All input is welcome so please join in the discussion. Details & booking here.

IP Readiness for Investment: A Strategic Guide for Early Stage Businesses – 11th September 10am-11am, online

Join Intellectual Property (IP) specialist Secerna for an insightful webinar designed to support early-stage businesses. You will learn why IP matters to investors, the most common pitfalls that derail funding rounds, and how to avoid them. Details & booking here.

Culture is Your Competitive Edge: Attracting & Retaining Top Talent – 11th September 10am-12:30pm, Harrogate

Join us for an exciting event focused on the importance of company culture in attracting and retaining top talent. Learn how to stand out in today's competitive job market by creating a workplace that employees love. Network with industry professionals and gain valuable insights to help your business succeed. Details & booking here.

Business Basics: Shared Ownership – 16th September, 1pm:2:30pm, online

Having a business partner can seriously benefit a business. Capitalizing on two or more sets of skills and experience, as well as having another pair of hands to contribute to the day to day running of the business. But not all business partners are the same, some want a silent role, whilst others are more hands on. So, choosing the right business partner is crucial. A funded 1:1 follow-up session with Jo will be offered to attendees to provide bespoke support on the subjects covered during the webinar. Details & booking here.

LinkedIn: How to Build Your Personal Brand – 17th September, 10am -11:30am, online

This webinar is for people who have no online presence on LinkedIn or a basic account. They want to understand LinkedIn, how it works and to start building their online presence and network. Details & booking here.

SEO & Website Auditing Fundamentals – 19th September 10am-1pm, York

For anybody who is new to search engine optimisation (SEO). Ideal for those looking to develop a website or improve on their existing site, this beginners’ course will give a broad overview of the three areas of SEO: onsite, offsite and technical. It will introduce the fundamentals of auditing a website, as well as the best free tools to use for measuring performance and improving the user experience. Details & booking here.

6 Steps to More Time, Stronger Teams and Bigger Profits – 19th September 9:30am-12noon, Harrogate

This free coaching session is designed for Harrogate business owners who want a more manageable, more profitable business that can work without them. Join us in dedicating time to working ‘on’ your business as opposed to 'in' it. Details & booking here.

Hack Attack – 23rd September 9:15am-2pm, York

Calling all business owners and technology enthusiasts - an event not to be missed! Join us for an exciting and eye-opening Cyber Attack Demo at The Guildhall York! It will be a live demonstration of a cyber attack, looking at it from the perspective of the attacker and the targeted organisation. Throughout, we will be identifying ways the attack could have been prevented or blocked from progressing. Details & booking here.

Business Basics: Profitability – 25th September, 10am-11:30am, online

Accountant, Jo Tomlinson, shows how to check that your business is profitable, but even more importantly, which parts of your business make profit, or not! Includes lots of practical advice. A funded 1:1 follow-up session with Jo which will be offered to attendees to provide bespoke support on the subjects covered during the webinar. Details & booking here.

Building Your Online Reputation – 26th September 10am-1pm, York

Building upon the fundamentals of SEO, in particular, focusing on offsite SEO to enhance your online reputation. Topics covered will include local SEO, social media for reputation-building, and activities to demonstrate thought leadership including press releases, award submissions and membership organisations. It will also cover how to measure brand awareness and explore Google search in more detail. Details & booking here.

Online Business Boardroom: Create An Effective Talent Pipeline – 1st October 12noon-1pm, online

We invite you to find out how to create an effective talent pipeline in your business through low-cost recruitment routes. Hear from speakers from The Strategic Development Network, Bradford College, Schofield Sweeney and Yorkshire and Humber Apprentice Ambassador Network. Details & booking here.

Business Basics: Project Evaluation – 2nd October, 1pm-2:30pm, online

Projects can be anything from taking on a new person, or launching a new product, to building a manufacturing site, or acquiring a business to merge with the current one. Evaluating projects leads to better decision making and control. So how do you go about doing it? Funded 1:1 follow-up sessions with Jo will be offered to attendees to provide bespoke support on the subjects covered during the webinar. Details & booking here.

Creating A Content Strategy from Scratch – 3rd October 10am-1pm, York

The fundamentals of creating a content strategy, starting with an analysis of where our business is at (SOSTAC) and how we can achieve our goals using content. It will also cover marketing fundamentals such as funnel-led strategies and customer profiles, together with tools to generate content ideas. Finally, it will examine how to assign roles and measure the impacts of our marketing. Details & booking here.

Immediate Impact Digital (Marketing) Level 3 - starts 6th October (intensive) in Skipton

Digital marketing skills are no longer nice to have: they’re essential. Immediate Impact supports you with all aspects of digital marketing so you’re confident building and managing your online presence to reach new audiences and make more sales. Click here for more info. If you’d like an introduction for more info, let me know.

Business Basics Webinar: Tax planning – Directors Loans and Dividends – 8th October, 10am-11:30am, online

Accountant, Jo Tomlinson, answers the question - what are Directors loans, how do they relate to Dividends and when do they create a tax liability? Funded 1:1 follow-up sessions with Jo will be offered to attendees to provide bespoke support on the subjects covered during the webinar. Details and booking here.

Data Analytics Workshop Series – all online

Basic Data Literacy - 10th October 10am-11:30am

Data Analytics in Excel – 17th October 10am-11:30am

Data Analytics in 3rd Party Tools – 24th October 10am-11:30am

Data Storage – 31st October 10am-11:30am

Data Dashboarding – 7th November 10am-11:30am

Data Driven Decision Making – 14th November 10am-11:30am

AI Agents, Chatbots & LLMs in Business – 21st November 10am-11:30am

AI Agents, Chatbots & LLMs in Business – 28th November 10am-11:30am

Data Governance & Compliance – 5th December 10am-11:30am

Details and booking here.

Business Basics: Cash Flow v Profit and Loss – 15th October 10am-11:30am, online

Cash flow reflects a company’s ability to meet its financial obligations, but how does it differ from profit? Some business owners will use their bank balance as the barometer of how well their business is performing. However, this gives no visibility of any upcoming liabilities or monies owed. Funded 1:1 follow-up sessions with Jo will be offered to attendees to provide bespoke support on the subjects covered during the webinar sessions. Details and booking here.

The Courageous Females Programme – 16th, 17th & 23rd October 10am-4:30pm then 5th November 10am-11:30am, mostly in York

For women in business who want to reach their potential and enjoy higher levels of confidence and resilience. Details and booking here.

Elevate Your LinkedIn – 22nd October 10am-11:30, online

Learn the importance of building a strong online presence on LinkedIn and how to achieve it. It will also delve into expanding their network through direct messaging and relevant LinkedIn groups. It will include tips on how to create engaging content utilising LinkedIn features and the types of posts that work with the current algorithm. This will also include how to plan and schedule content. Details & booking here.

How to Retain and Engage your People – 23rd October 9:25am-12noon, Fulford nr York – alternative dates of 26th November or 10th December

Learn practical strategies and tips on keeping your team motivated and committed. Whether you are looking to recruit in the future or already have several employees, Michelle Mook, from Pro-Development, will share ideas for releasing more of the capability and potential of the people you work with and show how this links directly to your bottom line. Details & booking here

Immediate Impact Digital (Marketing) Level 3 - starts 10th November (intensive) in Harrogate

Elevate LinkedIn for Business Growth – 12th November 10am-11am, online

Designed for those seasoned LinkedIn users. cover the importance of building a LinkedIn business page and aligning it with their personal profile to enhance both the brand and personal brand. How to utilise others within the company for employee advocacy if appropriate. It will also delve into building business brand awareness through targeted LinkedIn groups. It will cover how to measure ROI using the business page detailed analytics. Details & booking here.

NETWORKING & EVENTS

Thrive Circle - Our amazing Brains and Hypnotherapy - 28th August 9:30am-11:30am, Cross Hills

Our speaker this month is the very lovely Candy Squire-Watt, a clinical hypnotherapist who own Pebble Hypnotherapy in Skipton. Details & booking here.

Harrogate Careers Fair – 29th August 10am-2pm, Harrogate

Looking for a new Career? Looking for your next Hire? The UK Careers Fair returns to Harrogate. Details & booking here.

Farm Open Day – Bolton Park Farm, Bolton Abbey, nr Skipton – 31st August 1pm-4pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how farmers produce food whilst looking after the environment and landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. Details & booking here

"FORE" Business Golf and Networking |– 3rd September 7:20am-2pm, Rudding Park Golf Club

Come and spend quality time with business leaders that love spending 4 hours together on the golf course. Details & booking here.

Skipton Business Breakfast – 3rd& 17th September, 1st & 15th October 8am-10am, Skipton

A brilliant morning networking group meeting every fortnight. Introduce yourself and your business to the group, share your wins of the fortnight, take part in a group coaching session. Details and booking here.

York Retrofit Network – 3rd September 12noon-3pm, York

You don’t have to currently work in retrofit to come to the sessions and they’re open to anyone who is an installer, supplier, manufacturer or contractor that services York. Details here.

Face to Face Networking at North Bar – 4th September 9:30am-11:30am, Harrogate

Calling all Harrogate businesses, are you up for a spot of networking? We’ve found a great venue, in the heart of this historic town. North Bar has a cool vibe, and we know we will be made most welcome by the lovely staff. Details & booking here.

Harrogate Social at The Pickled Sprout - 5th September 5pm-7pm, Harrogate

Harrogate Social is different from most business events. We believe in building personal relationships and not structured and forced network. Details & booking here.

Business Social At Bowcliffe Hall/ Chequered Flag Motorsport – 8th September 8:30-12noon, nr Wetherby

Free, fun business social with a pro race simulator, breakfast included and genuine connections- no awkward pitches or boring intros! Details & booking here.

Harrogate Chamber : Your Workforce: Training / Retention / Development – 8th September 5:30pm-8pm, Harrogate

Visitors / non-members welcome. In our September meeting we will learn how businesses can attract, recruit, retain and grow their staff. Details & booking here.

Yorkshire Indie Business Club – 15th September 7pm-9pm, Harrogate

Build Your Canva Template Bank: Stay On Brand. Build a Canva template bank to stay on brand all year round (yes, even at Christmas) and save hours on content creation. Details & booking here.

Connect Over a Cuppa – 18th September 9:30am-11am, Harrogate

Performance Lighting: 12 Months On – Real Business Growth, Real Lessons. After an inspiring presentation last year, Matt Walker, Joint Managing Director of Performance Lighting, returns to share what’s happened since. In the past 12 months, the business has changed significantly. Matt will talk candidly about the challenges they faced, the results they achieved, and what the future holds. Details & booking here.

The Yorkshire Post Rural Awards – 18th September 7pm-11pm, Harrogate

The Yorkshire Post Rural Awards celebrates businesses, farms, organisations and individuals from across Yorkshire's rural community. Tickets here.

Technology Leadership Social V2.0 - 24th September 5pm-11pm, Leeds

Presented by Silicon Yorkshire - join us for our second evening of drinks, insight, and connection with Yorkshire’s most forward-thinking technology leaders. Whether you’re defining cloud strategy, scaling systems, or just want to meet peers in a relaxed and sales-free environment – this is your room. Details & booking here.

Innovation in Action 2025 – 25th September 9:30am+ (full day), Melmerby nr Ripon

Join us at Barker Business Park on the 25th September for a day filled with groundbreaking ideas, inspiring speakers, and hands-on workshops. Get ready to network with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights into the future of innovation. Details & booking here.

Leeds FinTech Social – 24th September 5pm-8pm, Leeds

Join us this September 24th for our Leeds FinTech Social, hosted in partnership with Bruntwood SciTech, as part of Leeds Digital Festival – the city’s flagship celebration of digital innovation, collaboration, and community. Details & booking here.

Thrive Circle – Approaching Perimenopause & Menopause – 25th September 9:30am-11:30am, Cross Hills nr Skipton

Our speaker this month is the brilliant Vikki Ellison, an Advanced Menopause Specialist Nurse who owns the Calm Menopause Clinic in Apperley Bridge. Details & booking here.

Harrogate Business Awards – 25th September 7pm-11pm, Harrogate

Now celebrating its 20th year, The Harrogate Advertiser is proud to present the Harrogate Business Excellence Awards 2025. These prestigious awards continue to recognise and celebrate a diverse range of businesses and the vital role they play in driving the economic success of our region. Details & booking here.

Ison Harrison Quiz and Networking Event In Aid Of Henshaws – 25th September 4:30pm-6:30pm, Harrogate

Join us for the Ison Harrison Business Network event in Harrogate in aid of Henshaws - a local charity that has been supporting people with sight loss and various disabilities for over 180 years. Details & booking here.

YNY Networking – 26th September 9am-10:30am, 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. Book here.

Skipton Business Networking – “ a tale of two tee shirts” - 30th September 6pm-8pm, Skipton

In this Speaker Session, Richard Boothman of Foggy Outline will guide us through ways in which we as business owners & professionals, and human beings can reduce our negative impact on the environment. Details & booking here.

Business Bees – 1st October 8am-9:30am, Cross Hills, nr Skipton

A new bi-monthly networking group. Complimentary breakfast courtesy of The Good Food Story. Hear from inspiring speakers! Network, share, and grow together. Details & booking here.

SUPERNetworking York & North Yorkshire – 1st October 10am-4pm, York

Get ready for a packed day of networking with business support, learning sessions, and the opportunity to make new business connections and hear inspirational stories to motivate you and your business. Details & booking here.

The Big 2025 Harrogate Sleep Out – 2nd-3rd October from 7pm, Harrogate

Harrogate Homeless Project, Just 'B' along with Harrogate Spring Water are calling on the local business community to brave the elements and take part in The Big Harrogate Sleepout on Thursday 2nd October 2025. This impactful fundraising event returns for a second year to raise money for those facing homelessness and bereavement in North Yorkshire. Details & booking here.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 – 6th October 6:30pm-11pm, Skipton

Skipton Business Awards showcase the best of our business community and provide an opportunity to celebrate the quality and excellent service on offer in Skipton! Join us for the amazing evening of celebration! Details & booking here.

York & North Yorkshire Property & Economic Forum – 7th October 8am-10am, Huntington nr York

Access to Alternative Funding - Where to go when the banks say no. An excellent networking opportunity and chance to find out more about finance and getting investment ready for businesses wanting to set up and scale up. Details & booking here.

Bradford Business Fair – 16th October 10:30am-3pm, Bradford

Business expo and support day featuring a B2B exhibition showcasing a wide variety of companies, free workshops, and a networking session. Details & booking here.

Made in Yorkshire Expo – 16th October 9am-3pm, Huddersfield

Celebrate and support British manufacturing at the Made in Yorkshire Expo — the must-attend trade show for the regional supply chain. Details & booking here.

Partnering with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – 16th October 12:30pm-5pm, Leeds

Discover how to work with one of the UK’s largest NHS Trusts to bring innovation, research and HealthTech solutions into patient care. Details & booking here.

Yorkshire Property & Construction Netwalk – 17th October 1:30pm-4:40pm, Knaresborough

Come and join us for fresh air and good conversation with fellow property and construction professionals. Details & booking here.

Skipton Business Social - Social @ Nightshade – 21st October 6pm-8pm, Skipton

Join us at Nightshade in Skipton for a social-business catch-up over a drink or two. Connect with other local business owners, professionals, creatives and entrepreneurs at this informal business networking event. Details & booking here.

Bradford Property and Economic Forum – 21st October 8am-10am, venue TBC

Join us at the Bradford Property & Economic Forum to hear about the latest updates in your city. Details to be announced – to keep checking & book here.

Thrive Circle - Nicky Lloyd Graeme aka The Stress Specialist – 30th October 9:30am-11:30am, Cross Hills nr Skipton

Nicky wasn't always The Stress Specialist. A good few years ago, she was the woman crying in the bathroom after work, wondering how life got so overwhelming. Sound familiar? Details & booking here.

York & North Yorkshire Property and Economic Forum – 19th November 8am-10am, venue TBC

Join us at the York and North Yorkshire Property & Economic Forum to hear about the latest updates in your city. Details to be announced – to keep checking & book here.

Michaela Young

Senior Business Advisor – Skipton & Ripon

North Yorkshire Council

Email: michaela.young@northyorks.gov.uk
Web: www.northyorks.gov.uk

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