Business news in Harrogate and Knaresborough
Welcome to the Harrogate and Knaresborough page of the Business North Yorkshire newsletter. Here you will find details of local networking groups, events in the area, and business news from around the constituency.
To feature your business news or events, contact us by email.
Your local Senior Business Advisor
As the newly appointed Senior Business Advisor for Harrogate and Knaresborough, Michael’s primary role is to promote and support business growth and the economic potential of North Yorkshire, and he works with colleagues, partners and key stakeholders to help deliver our Economic Growth Strategy. Michael takes the lead responsibility for delivering a bespoke one to one business engagement and support service to the businesses of the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
Michael has a wealth of experience within the public sector and can help businesses navigate their way around various departments. Relatively new to our team, he is keen to meet businesses and offer them support to achieve their goals.
To book an appointment, contact us by email.
Networking events in your area
North Yorkshire Business Week 2025
Taking place at various venues across North Yorkshire and online.
- Monday 16 until Friday 20 June
For full details of the week's events and to book a place please visit the Eventbrite website.
Connect Over A Cuppa, Co-Lab, Harrogate
Ideas into Action
Two business stories shared by Colette from Goat Drinks Limited and Aimee from The Graze Maids Limited
Followed by Phil Whild, our Emergency Planning Manager. Phil will give us a brief insight into robust business continuity practices.
- Thursday 19 June from 9am until 11am
Speaker Angela Ellis, Chief Executive of Advonet
Advonet is a Leeds-based charity that champions people’s rights through independent advocacy, ensuring individuals are heard in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing.
- Thursday 17 July from 9am until 11am
News and events in your area
Knaresborough Business Collective Business Awards
The Knaresborough Business Awards 2025 will take place on Saturday 16 August at Henshaws, Bond End from 6.30pm.
Tickets are £55 per person which includes:
- entry
- welcome drinks
- BBQ dinner and desserts
- wine
- entertainment
Voting is now open for the businesses that have been shortlisted.
For further information, visit the Knaresborough Business Collective website.
New venue for Knaresborough
Brew York has announced the opening of a second of its Brew+ food and drink concepts. Brew+Bao: Knaresborough opened in May at the base of the Mitre, right next to Knaresborough Railway Station.
The new venue will serve up Asian fusion street food from YUZU Street Food of York, alongside a rotating lineup of craft beers from Brew York and guest breweries.
With six+ taps, curated wines, spirits and cocktails, and a high-energy, laid-back atmosphere, Brew+Bao: Knaresborough promises to be a new go-to destination for foodies, beer lovers and socialisers alike.
For more information, visit the Brew+ website.
The Great Yorkshire Show
The 166th Great Yorkshire Show will take place on Tuesday 8 until Friday 11 July at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate.
Planning is well underway for the next show where visitors can expect to see the best animals in the country competing, alongside national breed shows, machinery, food and first-class entertainment to celebrate the best of farming, foods and the countryside.
For further information on the programme for the week, visit the Great Yorkshire Show website.