Welcome to the Selby area 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.

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Networking events in your area

Wednesday Wins Barco Business Club Selby

Barco Lounge, 13 Market Cross, Unit 12, Selby, YO8 4JS

• every third Wednesday - next meeting Wednesday 4 March 12midday to 2:00pm

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Your North Yorkshire Networking Sherburn in Elmet

The Motorist, New Lennerton Lane, LS25 6JE

• 19 February, 9am to 10:30am

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The Honest Business Club Sherburn

Sherburn Aero Club, The Aerodrome, New Lennerton Lane, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6JE

• 26 February, 8:30am to 10:30am

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Inclusive Employment Trailblazer Conference

The Pavilions of Harrogate, Railway Road, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ

• 5 March, 9am to 3:30pm

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Growth Hub training courses

For a list of training available across York and North Yorkshire, visit the Growth Hub.

Business Spotlight

Selby College Apprentices: Driving skills, innovation and community impact

Selby continues to shine as a centre of excellence for skills development, thanks to the outstanding work of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, including Selby College. The Group reports a standout year of progress, describing 2025 as “a fantastic period of growth, collaboration and achievement” a result of strong employer partnerships and a shared commitment to nurturing local talent.

Across the district, apprentices and students have benefited from a diverse range of industry-relevant, hands-on experiences, including factory tours, question and answer sessions with industry leaders and engagement with their local MP. These opportunities not only strengthen learners’ readiness for employment but also help build a robust workforce pipeline that directly supports Selby’s business community.

A highlight of the year includes engineering students visiting National Grid’s new Wren Hall Converter Station visitor hub, where they gained valuable insight into how their technical learning applies to national-scale energy infrastructure.

According to Amanda Gleadall, Head of Engineering at Selby College, such experiences are invaluable in bringing classroom learning to life and inspiring the region’s future engineers.

“Creativity is flourishing too. Level 1 and Level 2 Art students have transformed Selby Station with a series of striking murals celebrating the past, present and future of the town’s railway heritage. This project not only showcases exceptional young talent but also demonstrates how vocational pathways can enrich both the local economy and the cultural identity of Selby.”

Local employers and partners are playing an increasingly active role as well, supporting students through mock interviews, careers events and preparation workshops. Notably, North Yorkshire Police contributed to Safety Week at the college, helping young people develop vital life skills as they prepare for the world beyond education.

In April, supported again by the local MP there will be a reverse jobs fair held at Selby College where students will host their own stands and encourage employers to speak with them and see how they can support their aspirations in their chosen careers.

Together, these initiatives highlight Selby as a vibrant hub where education, employers and public services collaborate seamlessly, strengthening local businesses, supporting workforce development and opening up life-changing opportunities for the district’s young people.

To find out more about events and courses that Selby College offer visit Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.

Your local Senior Business Advisor

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As Senior Business Advisor for Selby, Heidi’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. Heidi takes the lead responsibility for delivering a bespoke one to one business engagement and support service to the businesses of the Selby constituency, as well as the Tadcaster area.

Heidi has worked in business support for 34 years both in a self-employed capacity and more recently in the public sector. Working with all sizes and sectors of business, Heidi can help with business planning and strategy, skills, funding applications, apprenticeships and networking. Heidi understands the importance of work and life balance so is a keen advocate of health and wellbeing.

To book an appointment, contact us by email.