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Welcome to your weekly business update from City of York Council
This week's issue highlights a new video telling the story of how business support from the council and Momentic helped a pioneering restaurant business go from idea to reality - if you've got a great business idea, why not get in touch to find out more about the support on offer?
An innovative York start-up has become one of the newest names in York's thriving food scene, thanks to expert support from the council's Business Growth managers and our partners at Momentic.
School Kitchen works in partnership with schools, running home delivery takeaway restaurants out of schools' kitchen facilities during the evenings and over the weekends.
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The Digital Culture Awards celebrate digital excellence and innovation in the creative and cultural sector.
Whether you’ve reached new engagement heights from a social media or email marketing campaign, taken your creative offer online, or made use of your data to drive organisational change, enter now for the chance to get your outstanding work recognised.
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Get winter-ready
As nights draw in and temperatures get chillier, it's time to put plans in place to keep your business running smoothly in the colder months.
The FSB guide covers everything you need to know, from health and safety to managing energy costs.
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York is a global stage for the creative industries. It is the UK’s only UNESCO City of Media Arts. The city is celebrating a decade of this designation by showcasing the cutting-edge work happening in the region at the UNESCO EXPO, from 7-9 November at the Guildhall.
Entry is free - come along to find out how UNESCO can support your business.
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From a shed to 10 million securemails: a product lifestory
Join Tech York at Red Goat on 28 October, to hear from Nick Case, director of York-based tech business DOQEX.
Nick will share how his product came about, from the intial idea and early interactions with investors, clients and developers, to the lessons he wishes to pass on to those entering the industry.
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Merchant Adventurer's Business Breakfast
This popular networking event from Enterprise Works is back - meet fellow business owners over breakfast in York's iconic Merchant Adventurers' Hall and expand your client, peer and support networks.
Emma Woods from the Green Howards Trust will be sharing her business journey, from working as a silversmith to turning an old sawmill into a profitable enterprise.
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Last chance to enter the SEYH awards
With eight awards categories recognising the incredible impact of the region's social enterprise sector, the deadline for entries has now been extended, giving you extra time to get your business recognised.
Taking place on 20 March 2025 at Doncaster Rovers FC, the awards cover everything from social impact to innovative uses of technology.
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 Go global with the Yorkshire Business Forum for International Trade
Curious about the support on offer for Yorkshire businesses looking to seize new opportunities overseas? Taking place on 19 November at Horizon in Leeds, this event offers a packed morning of panel sessions, presentations and networking.
Speakers from the Department for Business and Trade, financial institutions and businesses will share how you can utilise government-backed trade finance and insurance to make the most of export opportunities. You'll also meet representatives from government and our partner organisations to discuss the support available for your business.
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21 October
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22 October
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28 October
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6 November
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6-10 November
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13 November
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15 November
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21 November
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10 December
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Need support? Get in touch!
Our Business Growth Managers can help you grow your business by connecting you to networks, training and expertise and by exploring any available finance and funding.
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