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.

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.

Networking events in your area

Biz Group 66, The Holly Hill Inn, Richmond

• Thursday 17 July at 9am

For further information and to book your place, visit the Biz Group 66 website.

Garrison Go Getters, Catterick Garrison Community Hub

• Thursday 17 July from 6pm until 7.30pm

For further information, visit the Garrison Go Getters on Facebook

Wensleydale Business Group, Thornborough Hall, Leyburn

• Tuesday 22 July from 9am until 10.30am

For further information, visit the Wensleydale Business Group on Facebook.

Thirsty Thursday, The Mill, Stokesley

• Thursday 24 July at 5pm

For further information and to book a place, visit the Thirsty Thursday Stokesley website.

Biz Group 66, The Black Bull, Moulton

• Thursday 31 July at 9am

For further information and to book your place, visit the Biz Group 66 website.

Wensleydale Business Group, Thornborough Hall, Leyburn

• Sunday 3 August from 9am until 10.30am

For further information, visit the Wensleydale Business Group on Facebook.

News and events in your area

AI Without the Fluff: What Really Works and What Doesn’t in Business AI

Springboard Business Centre, Stokesley
Tuesday 17 June at 1.30pm

Join Elliot Fearn of Data Stream UK for a practical session that demystifies Artificial Intelligence. Learn how AI can be leveraged effectively in your business, what tools are truly beneficial and how to implement them with confidence. This session is ideal for business owners looking to understand the real-world applications of AI without the jargon.

To book your free place at the AI Without the Fluff event, visit the Eventbrite website.

How to Overcome your Recruitment and Retention Challenges

Evolution Business Centre, Northallerton
Thursday 19 June at 1pm

In today's fast-paced and competitive job market, finding the right fit for your team can be more challenging than ever.

Whatever your business size and business sector, this event will share practical insights into employee engagement, workplace culture and equip business leaders with practical tools to strengthen their workforce and remain competitive in the year ahead.

To book your free place on the How to Overcome your Recruitment and Retention Challenges event, visit the Eventbrite website.

Vicky Tucker – Business Spotlight

Based in the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors, Vicky Tucker is a full-time professional artist known for her hyper-realistic animal portraits and detailed landscapes. Vicky works on commission for clients across the UK and internationally. A passionate conservationist, she supports wildlife charities by donating original artworks and sharing profits from key pieces and print sales.

Art has always been Vicky’s passion, even after being guided toward textile design at college. Years of freelancing, retail work and drawing for pleasure eventually led to pet portrait commissions - and the creative life she’d dreamed of began to take shape. Now, she proudly runs her own business, managing everything from painting and packing to marketing and social media. Her favourite part remains the painting itself - happily losing hours in her new studio.

Support from Senior Business Advisor, Claire and the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub team has been invaluable, giving Vicky the tools and confidence to grow her business and she’s rightly proud of how far she’s come.

To see more of Vicky’s work visit her up-and-coming Exhibition at The Station in Richmond from Friday 6 June until Tuesday 17 June. For more information, visit The Station website.