Business North Yorkshire, part of North Yorkshire Council’s Economy and Tourism team, delivers free, practical and high-value support designed to help local businesses start, grow and thrive. In parallel, we champion the county as a prime investment destination – showcasing its strategic advantages, exceptional connectivity and skilled workforce to attract both UK and global investors. Through targeted inward-investment services and proactive promotion of North Yorkshire’s strengths, we help stimulate growth, create opportunities and reinforce the county’s position as a dynamic, competitive economy.

Guided by the three pillars of the North Yorkshire Economic Growth Strategy – Enterprise, Infrastructure, and People – the Business North Yorkshire team provides the foundations businesses need to succeed by:

• Strengthening high-growth sectors and driving innovation
• Enhancing infrastructure and improving investor readiness
• Developing workforce skills and supporting talent retention
• Building strong partnerships and engaging proactively with businesses

Together, these actions are shaping a more productive, innovative, inclusive and sustainable economy - one that enables North Yorkshire’s businesses, communities and places to flourish.