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Introducing our new Board members

09/06/2020 News

After a successful recruitment, we are delighted to announce the recruitment of four new Board members.

Yorkshire’s universities are crucial to the region’s recovery

09/06/2020 News

Yorkshire Universities (YU) is a regional partnership with a shared commitment to strengthen the contribution of universities and higher education institutions to the economic, social and civic well-being of people and places in Yorkshire. In a recent statement to government, they are calling for support during COVID-19.

The benefits of Devolution in West Yorkshire

04/06/2020 News

Leaders of the five West Yorkshire councils have secured an ambitious devolution deal with Government.

Building back better requires bolder carbon-reduction ambitions

02/06/2020 Think Piece

In this month’s think piece for the Yorkshire Post, LEP Business Board Chair, Richard Shaw, discusses how our carbon-reduction plans are key to our recovery.

Is volunteering selfish?

01/06/2020 Blog

Covid-19 has turned our world upside down, making volunteers in our communities key workers.

Starting a new business in lockdown

19/05/2020 Blog

When experienced project director Steve Harbertson lost his job amid the fallout of Coronavirus, he turned to a long-held ambition of starting his own business.

Free online trading offer for businesses

18/05/2020 News

Businesses in North Yorkshire are being offered free subscriptions to a shopping website to help them trade during the Covid-19 crisis.

Last call for business leaders to join our Board

14/05/2020 News

We are issuing a last call for business leaders who want to drive growth in York and across North Yorkshire to apply to join our main Board. Applications close on Sunday 24 May.

NPIF continues to lend despite UK uncertainty – generating over £320m of investment in the North’s small businesses to date

07/05/2020 News

The £400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has remained active despite nationwide uncertainty, completing 61 deals worth over £14m since the beginning of 2020.

KeepSafe launch helped by York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub

07/05/2020 News

The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub has worked with an engineering firm to help them launch an innovative new product.

Free COVID-19 webinar: Managing business cash flow in a crisis

06/05/2020 News

A free, 45-minute webinar offering business support takes place on Tuesday 12 May.

Post-COVID-19 – the big economic wins will be in the small numbers.

05/05/2020 Think Piece

In this month's thinkpiece for the Yorkshire Post, David. A. Kerfoot MBE DL discusses the future of the Northern Powerhouse in unprecedented circumstances.

The importance of training now and beyond COVID-19

04/05/2020 Think Piece

Thought piece written by Claire Gavaghan, CEO of Malton-based Derwent Training

Running a B&B in lockdown

04/05/2020 Blog

The co-owner of a North Yorkshire bed & breakfast has shared his experiences of dealing with lockdown and what might lie in store for the business.

North Yorkshire businesses still to claim government support grants

29/04/2020 News

Thousands of businesses across North Yorkshire are now in receipt of grant funding, as councils across the region work hard to process millions of pounds worth of business support grants - but many eligible businesses are yet to claim theirs.

Coronavirus and Neurodiversity

29/04/2020 Blog

Caroline Turner, founder of Creased Puddle , a York based Neurodiversity training and consultancy company, has written a guest blog on the challenges and opportunities of neurodiversity during COVID-19.

Technical skills have never been so important

29/04/2020 Blog

Head of the new Institute of Technology, Amy Gadd, writes guest blog on why tech skills are crucial in these times

Helping the homeless and keeping a business afloat in lockdown

27/04/2020 Blog

A Wensleydale business which made headlines for helping the homeless has shared advice on navigating the coronavirus crisis.

Online support for York and North Yorkshire businesses

23/04/2020 News

The new website for the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub provides impartial guidance for businesses of all sizes, including advice on the Coronavirus crisis.

Letter to Secretary of State for Education

21/04/2020 News

The letter was sent on Tuesday 14^th April by The LEP Network Board (on behalf of the Chairs of the 38 Local Enterprise Partnerships in England).

Are your team and people feeling engaged and connected?

17/04/2020 Blog

The last few weeks have seen much change for us all and it looks likely we will continue in our current situation for a little while longer. In previous blogs, we have talked about furloughing and how to look after our mental health in these times, but this week, we have asked guest blogger, Michelle Mook from Pro-Development to share some of her thoughts from working with businesses locally, on how important it is to continue to engage our people, whether furloughed or working from home.

A Guide to making a claim via the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

16/04/2020 Blog

Everything you need to know to make a claim via the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

Business Intelligence update – changes to loan schemes and sector challenges

08/04/2020 Blog

As a LEP, we continue to work with many regional partners to share intelligence about the latest impact of COVID-19 on the business community, to identify ongoing emerging needs and to inform BEIS and influence government policy. This intelligence will inform planning as we work towards recovery post this crisis. Last Friday, this action group convened virtually. Below is a summary of this meeting.

Finding your way through furloughing

08/04/2020 Blog

It would be fair to say, most of us had not heard the term “furloughing” until recently, when COVID-19 prompted the closure of many businesses, so that social distancing could take place in order to reduce the spread of the virus.

Business leadership through COVID-19 – stabilise, recover and grow.

07/04/2020 Think Piece

Never has a local focus been more prevalent than in this time of incredible challenge that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to every single one of us. David. A. Kerfoot MBE DL, Chair of the York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership breaks down the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic into three stages - stabilisation, recovery and growth.

North Yorkshire communities need you (and your employees, friends and family too)!

07/04/2020 News

During the coronavirus pandemic it is more important than ever that we keep people safe and supported across North Yorkshire’s communities.

Call for Ryedale business leaders

06/04/2020 News

We are calling for business leaders from the Ryedale area who are passionate about making a difference to the region to apply to join our main board.

LEP Chair to be declared High Sheriff

02/04/2020 News

We are delighted to announce that our York & North Yorkshire LEP Chair, David Kerfoot MBE, DL will be officially declared High Sheriff of North Yorkshire at a ceremony on Friday 3^rd April at midday.

New boundaries go live

01/04/2020 News

Our updated brand of York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (Y&NY LEP) has come into being.

COVID-19: Help is available

26/03/2020 Blog

We talked earlier this week about being mindful of the mental and physical health of ourselves and those in our community during this difficult time where people are staying at home and may feel isolated.