Welcome to the Richmond and Northallerton 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. 

Networking events in your area

North Yorkshire Council Business Support Drop-In Sessions with Senior Business Advisor Claire Lowe

Evolution Business Centre, Northallerton

• Tuesday 19 August 9am to 10.30am

No booking required, just drop in at location at time advertised.

ORBTA Membership Evening Meeting

The King's Head, Richmond

• Wednesday 10 September

For more information, visit the ORBTA website.

Garrison Go Getters

Catterick Garrison Community Hub

• dates to be confirmed

For more information, visit the Garrison Go Getters website.

Dales Business Women

Home Farm, Brough Park

• Wednesday 3 September 11.30am to 1.30pm

For more information, visit the Dales Business Women website.

Biz Group 66

The TCR Hub, Barnard Castle

• Thursday 11 September 9am to 10am

Events held on a fortnightly basis. For more information, visit the Biz Group 66 website.

Biz Group 66

The Holly Hill Inn, Richmond

• Thursday 25 September 9am to 10am

Events held on a fortnightly basis. For more information, visit the Biz Group 66 website.

Thirsty Thursday returns after a summer break!

The Mill, Springfield Stokesley

• Thursday 25 September 5pm to 7pm

For more information, visit the Thirsty Thursday website.

News and events in your area

Northallerton BID, Love Northallerton

To keep up to date on events and what's on during August and September visit the What's On page.

Stokesley Fair

Wednesday 17 to Saturday 20 September

For further information visit the Stokesley Fair website.

Stokesley Show

Saturday 20 September

For further information visit the Stokesley Show website.

Digital Skills Bootcamps, Northallerton

• Thursday 7 August
• Friday 8 August
• Thursday 14 August
• Friday 15 August
• Thursday 21 August
• Friday 22 August
• Thursday 28 August
• Friday 29 August

9am to 5pm face to face sessions with tea and coffee provided. There is funding available for eligible participants (either 90% or 100%). Please note that attendance is required on all eight days.

What is the Digital Skills Bootcamp?

An eight-day, hands-on, interactive programme designed to help small business owners and employees:

• build confidence in digital marketing
• learn powerful new skills and strategies
• work on your business as you train
• leave with a clear, actionable marketing plan

This is a very interactive course in which you’ll be doing, creating, and planning from day one.

Who’s it for?

• small to medium business owners or employees based in North Yorkshire
• sole traders, limited companies, charities, partnerships and social enterprises
• people who want to grow their business through smarter digital marketing

Please note it is not for total beginners or those not yet trading.

What you’ll cover:

• how to harness social media (and the data it generates) to grow sales
• organic search marketing and SEO basics
• creating sustainable content strategies that actually convert
• how to market in both B2B and B2C spaces
• blending traditional and digital tactics for maximum impact
• and lots more…

Book your appointment today.Visit the Enterprise Made Simple website to register your interest and discuss funding.

Introducing your local Senior Business Advisor

As Senior Business Advisor for Richmond and Northallerton, Claire’s primary role is to promote and support business growth and the economic potential of North Yorkshire and she works with colleagues, partners and key stakeholders to help deliver our Economic Growth Strategy. Claire takes the lead responsibility for delivering a bespoke one to one business engagement and support service to the businesses of the Richmond and Northallerton constituency.

Claire brings with her over 38 years' experience of working in both the public and private sectors, including running her own business on Stokesley High Street. Outside of work, Claire is a Senior Trustee for a Community Interest Company and enjoys spending time with her family.

To book an appointment, contact us by email.