Business North Yorkshire is a dedicated team committed to supporting the growth, resilience and success of businesses across the region.
We play an active role in attracting and supporting inward investment, helping new and expanding businesses to establish strong foundations in North Yorkshire. We work collaboratively with local partners and the wider economic development community, helping to create the conditions for businesses to thrive, whether through managing welcoming and efficient workspaces, offering reliable day‑to‑day assistance, or connecting organisations with the resources they need to develop and innovate.
At the heart of our work is a focus on fostering a vibrant, sustainable business environment that contributes to North Yorkshire’s economic prosperity.
We’d love to hear from you about how we can support your business journey, get in touch with us using the following emails:
Downloads & Links
North Yorkshire Council Economic Growth Strategy
Overview: North Yorkshire Council’s Economic Growth Strategy sets out a five‑year plan to drive sustainable, inclusive growth by fostering innovation, boosting investment, strengthening key sectors, and supporting skills and infrastructure to create a resilient, future‑focused economy.
The North Yorkshire Local Plan
Overview: The North Yorkshire Local Plan outlines the purpose, scope and development of the new North Yorkshire Local Plan, which will guide land use, development and conservation across the county until 2045.
Sector Guide: Advanced Manufacturing
Overview: North Yorkshire’s advanced manufacturing sector is underpinned by strong engineering expertise, diverse supply chains and sustained investment in innovation, helping the region compete nationally in high‑value industries and create opportunities for skilled employment.
Sector Guide: Agri-food / Agri-tech
Overview: North Yorkshire’s agri‑food and agri-tech industries form a powerful regional strength, bringing together advanced farming, cutting‑edge technology and a strong innovation base to drive sustainable food production and support long‑term economic growth.
Sector Guide: Construction
Overview: North Yorkshire’s construction sector is supported by ongoing residential development, regeneration activity and infrastructure projects, creating consistent demand for builders, contractors and specialist trades across the county.
Sector Guide: Creative and Digital
Overview: North Yorkshire’s creative and digital sector brings together a wide mix of businesses working in media, design, immersive technologies and digital services, supported by emerging innovation hubs and dispersed rural micro‑clusters that contribute to a growing, region‑wide creative economy.
Sector Guide: Health and Life Sciences
Overview: North Yorkshire’s health and life sciences sector brings together pharmaceuticals, medtech and health‑innovation businesses supported by strong links to universities and the NHS, creating a growing cluster with opportunities for research, advanced manufacturing and high‑skill employment.
Sector guide: Logistics
Overview: North Yorkshire’s logistics sector underpins the movement of goods across the region, benefiting from major road and rail corridors, steady demand from manufacturers and retailers, and increasing pressure for modern distribution space as supply chains evolve and businesses seek efficient access to regional and national markets.
Sector Guide: Maritime and Renewables
Overview: North Yorkshire’s maritime and renewables sector is rapidly evolving into a hub for offshore wind, marine innovation and coastal economic growth, driven by expanding supply‑chain opportunities, new training
Visit North Yorkshire
Overview: Visit North Yorkshire serves as the region’s official tourism platform, showcasing the county’s diverse landscapes, attractions, towns and visitor experiences to inspire travel and support the local visitor economy.
Meet North Yorkshire
Overview: Meet North Yorkshire is the official convention bureau for North Yorkshire, helping event planners and organisers find venues and support services to create memorable business events across the county.