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Networking in North Yorkshire

Networking in North Yorkshire: 

North Yorkshire is home to a thriving business community where networking plays a vital role in unlocking sales opportunities. From dynamic local groups to large-scale events, the region offers countless ways to connect with decision-makers, share ideas, and build lasting partnerships.

Whether you join local groups, Chamber of Commerce gatherings, or attend BNI referral meetings, these events provide the perfect platform to:

  • Generate qualified leads
  • Strengthen client relationships
  • Gain insights into emerging trends

For businesses in all sectors, networking in North Yorkshire isn’t just about meeting people, it’s about creating real growth opportunities.

Business North Yorkshire events

Poster for Growth Hub Roadshow in Knaresborough with date, time and panel discussion image.

Constituency: Harrogate and Knaresborough 

Growth Hub Roadshow: Knaresborough 

Tuesday 18 August | 9:30am – 3:30pm 

Partnering with NatWest Accelerator and North Yorkshire Council advisors, the Growth Hub Roadshow  

Book your place: Growth Hub Roadshow: Knaresborough 

Promotional graphic for a NatWest Pitch Club session titled “How to talk about your business and make people care”, featuring two purple chairs and a small table with a vase.

Constituency: All 

Pitch Club: promote your business with confidence 

University of York innovation Centre, Heslington, York YO10 5DG 

Wednesday 12 August: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon 

Join the University of York NatWest Accelerator and build confidence in promoting your business. Through Pitch Club, you’ll refine your elevator pitch, practise in a supportive environment and gain feedback from fellow entrepreneurs. Leave better prepared to communicate your value and grow your network. 

Book your place herePitch Club: promote your business with confidence

Close-up map of the United States with a green pushpin marking a location in the Midwest region.

 Constituency: All 

Gaining the cultural confidence to succeed in the US 

Online 

Thursday 13 August: 3:00pm – 4:00pm 

Better understand the cultural differences and business practices between the UK and US. Gain practical tips to communicate effectively and succeed in the US market. 

Hosted by Business.Gov.UK 

Book your place here: Events – Gaining the cultural confidence to succeed in the US

Promotional graphic for a Chamber Networking event at Rudding Park, Harrogate, set against a green parkland backdrop.

Constituency: All 

West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce 

Summer Strides and Business Connections 

Rudding Park, Follifoot, Harrogate, HG3 1JH 

Wednesday 19 August: 10:00am – 12:00 noon 

Business professionals are invited to enjoy a morning walk around the grounds of Rudding Park while making valuable new connections.  

A great way to enjoy informal networking, fresh air and refreshments in a relaxed setting.  

Free for Chamber members, non-members are welcome to attend for a small fee. 

Book your place here: Summer Strides and Business Connections 

Promotional graphic for a Lunch + Learn marketing event, featuring a speaker portrait and details about practical marketing to turn browsers into buyers.

Constituency: All 

Turning browsers into buyers 

Online 

Tuesday 25 August: 12:00noon – 12:30pm 

Hosted by Enterprise Nation, this free webinar will explore how to attract the right customers and turn interest into sales. Learn how to make your business easier to find, understand and trust, and how to spot the small gaps in your customer journey that may be costing you sales. 

Book your place here: Turning browsers into buyers 

Smartphone displaying market research and export data charts on a desk with business documents and a notebook.

Constituency: All 

Essential steps to international shipping: A practical guide for UK exporters 

Online 

Monday 7 September: 2:00pm – 3:00pm 

Join Andy Baker, Customs & International Trade Adviser, Strong and Heard, to better understand the essentials of international shipping. Learn how to manage documentation, avoid costly errors, and choose the right terms and transport for your exports. 

Hosted by Business.Gov.UK 

Book your place here: Events – Essential steps to international shipping: A practical guide for UK exporters 

Promotional graphic about raising investment through government schemes, featuring a person using a tablet and information from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Constituency: All 

How Government Backed Schemes Help You Attract Investors: Great Ideas incentives 

Online 

Wednesday 9 September | 10:00am – 11:00am 

Planning a product launch, introducing new technology or improving business processes? Early-stage businesses looking to raise investment in the next 6–12 months can discover how government-backed investment schemes can make their business more attractive to investors. York & North Yorkshire based businesses are invited to join this webinar to learn how these incentives could support your growth ambitions. 

Book your place here: How Government Backed Schemes Help You Attract Investors: Great Ideas Webinar – Y&NY Growth Hub