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Business news in Skipton and Ripon

Welcome to the Skipton and Ripon 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

Skipton Business Breakfast

Venue: Coopers Café and Bar, Skipton

  • 15 April, 8am to 10am

Book a Business Breakfast place (15 April) on Eventbrite.

Business Bees

Venue: The Hive at Ultimate, Unit 8 Skelton Industrial Estate Cross Hills, Near Skipton 

  • 15 April, 8am to 10am

Book a Business Bees place on Eventbrite. 

Skipton Business Social 

Venue: Herriots Hotel, Skipton

  • 28 April, 6pm to 8pm

Book a Skipton Business Social place on Eventbrite.

Skipton Business Breakfast

Venue: Coopers Café and Bar, Skipton

  • 29 April, 8am to 10am

Book a Business Breakfast place (29 April) on Eventbrite.

Your local Senior Business Advisor

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Image of Michaela - Senior Business Advisor

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

During the last 33 years, Michaela has held leadership positions in a number of businesses, including manufacturing and engineering, construction, retail and the charity sector. Her particular strengths include skills and business planning, funding applications and business development. Outside of work, Michaela is a keen gardener and enjoys the great outdoors.

To book an appointment, contact us by email.


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