Business news in Scarborough and Whitby

Welcome to the Scarborough and Whitby 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

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Scarborough business adviser Carey Bilton

As Senior Business Advisor for Scarborough and Whitby, Carey’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. Carey takes the lead responsibility for delivering a bespoke one-to-one business engagement and support service to the businesses of the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

Carey brings with her more than 31 years of experience working with businesses in the public and private sectors. She is a passionate advocate of apprenticeships having worked 28 years within the training and skills sector and she has also run her own business based in Scarborough. Outside of work, Carey is a member of the Scarborough Athletic Club and a regular Parkrun volunteer.

To book an appointment, contact us by email.

Networking events in your area

Business advice drop-in at William Street Business Centre, Scarborough

  • drop-in sessions run every Tuesday, 9am to 12 midday

Find out more on Yorkshire in Business Facebook

Scarborough My Business Networking at the Crown Spa Hotel, Scarborough

  • 13 February, 7.30am to 9.30am
  • 27 February, 7.30am to 9.30am
  • 13 March, 7.30am to 9.30am
  • 27 March, 7.30am to 9.30am
  • 10 April, 7.30am to 9.30am

Book a place for the Scarborough My Business Networking on Eventbrite

Yorkshire Coast Networking Lunch Hetty and Betty, Whitby 

  • 26 February, 11.30am - 1.30pm

Book a place on the Hetty and Betty website

Business Networking, Grind Coffee Shop, Scarborough

  • 5 March, 8.30am to 10am
  • 2 April, 8.30am to 10am

View the Grind Coffee Shop events on Facebook

Chamber of Commerce Business Lunch, The Grand Hotel, Scarborough

  • 27 March, 12pm to 2pm

Book a place for the Chamber of Commerce Business Lunch on Eventbrite

Drinks With The Like-Minded at The Hideout Cafe Kitchen and Bar, Scarborough

  • 31 March, 6pm to 8pm

Book a place for the drinks with the like-minded at The Hideout Cafe Kitchen and Bar on Eventbrite

Humber Marine and Renewables win share of funding for coastal towns

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Humber Marine and Renewables company logo

Humber Marine and Renewables have recently been awarded £85,000 from the Department of Transport as part of an initiative to grow economies in coastal towns around the UK. Amounting to nearly £1m, the Maritime Cluster Development Fund has been divided amongst nine UK maritime clusters and is intended to drive investment and help local businesses through delivery of skills, training and educational programmes.

The funding, which is being matched by some of Humber Marine and Renewables' members and supporters, will assist in their marketing of the region’s maritime sector as well as enhancing their work through additional business development activity.
 
The chair Iain Butterworth, who is also a director at Butterworth Marine, said he was excited about what could be achieved as a result of the financial boost. “Our roots are in the Humber’s historic maritime industry, and we have a long history in supporting its development which includes, in recent years, assisting companies to use their unique and valuable skills to diversify into offshore wind.

“This award will significantly augment our ability to provide targeted assistance to this important contributor to the region’s economy and help it shine on the world stage.

“I want to thank our members and supporters for their role in making this happen through match funding and support in kind, with special thanks going to our board member Camilla Carlbom Flinn for her invaluable work in the grant application.”

The Humber Renewables Awards is also set to return this year as the grand finale of the Offshore Wind Connections conference and exhibition, now delivered by Humber Marine & Renewables.

Nominations open for the 13th Humber Renewables Awards

Taking place on Thursday 1 May at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Hull, this prestigious gala dinner is the finale of the annual conference and exhibition and celebrates the remarkable achievements of the Humber Estuary over the past year.

With entries now open for nine award categories - including Best Energy Project for the Humber, Small Business of the Year, and Apprentice of the Year - there’s an opportunity for everyone to shine.

Visit the website to find all the details and submit your entry. The deadline for nominations is Friday 14 March.

Saint Catherine’s Mobile POD Vehicles

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A mobile POD vehicle on show in a car park

Saint Catherine’s offers mobile POD vehicles for hire, ideal for events, advertising, or setting up mobile clinics on the go. Available for up to 10 hours, the cost is £350 for clinical use and £375 for non-clinical use. The price includes a driver, vehicle insurance, and the convenience of having the vehicle at your location—though fuel costs are not included. For more information or to book, call 01723 351421.

Save the Dates

•    7 March – Scarborough International Women’s Day, organised by Handelsbanken at the North Yorkshire Wildlife Park
•    30 May to 1 June – Scarborough Streets
•    13 to 22 June – Scarborough Fringe
•    5 July to 3 August – Scarborough Art
•    12 to 14 July – Scarborough Extreme

Whitby Lit Fest

The inaugural Whitby Lit Fest will take place 6 – 9 November and building on Whitby’s literary heritage this exciting new festival will be celebrating all things books, with an exciting agenda to take place across Whitby. The steering group, which includes representatives from North Yorkshire Council Tourism and Libraries, would like to invite any interested venues who would like to take part by contacting them via the website.

Visit the Whitby Lit Fest website and sign up to the mailing list to be the first to hear important news and information about the festival.

Whitby Restaurant Week

Following successful Restaurant Weeks in Harrogate and the Selby area, the inaugural Whitby Restaurant Week will be held from 3 – 9 March, with the aim of encouraging visitors to dine out in a traditionally quiet period. Open to restaurants, pubs, cafés and bars, participating business will provide set price menus throughout the week at one of four fixed price points – £10, £15, £20 or £30.

It's free for businesses to take part, and will be supported by a marketing campaign with Visit North Yorkshire and This is The Coast radio from mid-February onwards.