We are forging an innovative, carbon-negative economy driven by our vibrant communities and innovative business base. The opportunities for businesses and residents stretch across scenic moors and dales, to the wild east coast and down to the industrial heartland of Yorkshire. Our strong local identity and exceptional quality of life provide an exciting and stable foundation for investment in the north of England.
We are leading the sustainable development of our towns and creating new opportunities for residents and businesses across one of the largest administrative geographies in the United Kingdom. Learn more about our work in developing the local economy. You can also read our economic growth strategy (pdf / 5 MB).
Inward investment sites
Visit the Business North Yorkshire website and explore the wide range of investment sites, employment sites and regeneration projects throughout North Yorkshire
Business support and advice
We offer free support for businesses of all sizes. Whether you have been growing your business for generations or just had an idea, we can help there is a wide range of support available.
Our team of business advisors can help you start, grow, and develop your business. Contact us and we will put you in contact with your local advisor.
You can also keep up to date with our latest business news from across the county in our Business North Yorkshire newsletter.
Events
We deliver and support a wide range of business support events in person and online across North Yorkshire. You can find all the events being offered in the local area on the events page of the Business North Yorkshire website.
Support and advice at your local library
The county's library service has partnered with Business North Yorkshire to create a bespoke collection of books and resources to support businesses at every stage of their journey, whether you're starting up, growing, or looking to take your business to the next level. Alongside access to computers, free Wi-Fi, meeting and study spaces, and essential services such as printing, scanning and photocopying, your local library can be a valuable business resource.
Library members can access more than 4,000 factsheets, market reports, funding and support information, industry contacts, and hundreds of practical guides covering more than 350 business sectors.
If you're thinking about starting a business, our libraries offer access to The Complete Business Reference Advisor, an online resource packed with practical information to help turn your business idea into reality.
You'll need to be a library member to access The Complete Business Reference Advisor free of charge. To find out more about joining, visit your local library.
Managed workspaces and co-working spaces
We manage a range of accommodation available to rent across the region from workshops, industrial units, serviced office accommodation to virtual office services. Find out more on the Business premises page of the Business North Yorkshire website.
Helping businesses succeed
Our team of experienced business advisors works with businesses across North Yorkshire, providing free, impartial support to help them start, grow and succeed. Find out more about the businesses we’ve helped.
Regeneration projects and Town Deals
Our Scarborough and Whitby Town Deals section includes full details of the investment plans as part of the town deals.
You can find out about ongoing regeneration projects on the Business North Yorkshire website.