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North Yorkshire’s prime investment advantage
North Yorkshire offers a compelling inward‑investment proposition built on an innovative, carbon‑negative vision, a diverse and resilient business base, and an outstanding quality of life.
Centrally located, the county has rapid access to the M1, M62, A1 and direct rail to London and Manchester, with freeports and northern infrastructure boosting logistics and export strength. World‑class universities and research centres power high‑value sectors, creating strong routes for R&D, scale‑up and talent development.
With 40,000+ businesses generating over £14bn GVA and a wide choice of development‑ready sites, ranging from small units to gigafactory‑scale opportunities, North Yorkshire offers a low‑risk, high‑opportunity environment where investors benefit from concierge‑style support, strong connectivity, and a lifestyle that attracts and keeps talent.
Your gateway to business success
The Business North Yorkshire team has a proven track record of helping businesses and investors achieve growth across the county. We offer a fully bespoke, wrap-around service designed to make your investment journey seamless and successful.
North Yorkshire boasts an impressive portfolio of commercial property options:
- Managed workspaces with reception and meeting facilities
- Flexible office space from start-up units to large freehold premises
- Industrial units on established estates
- Large-scale warehousing in prime, well-connected locations
- Sustainable rural developments with green credentials
- Prime development land for ambitious projects
- Retail spaces in historic marketplaces and modern out-of-town hubs
Our team works closely with you to identify the perfect site or premises for your business. Thanks to strong relationships with local, regional, and national property agents, developers, and owners, we deliver a tailored solution that meets your needs.
Beyond property, we provide a one-stop shop for funding searches, market intelligence, and data-driven insights to simplify decision-making. We’ll also connect you with key council services like planning, licensing, and environmental health to ensure a smooth transition into your new premises.
Meet the team
The Economic Development team is a highly experienced group supporting inward investment, business growth, and economic development across North Yorkshire. Collectively, the team brings decades of expertise across sectors including economic development, retail, commercial banking, consultancy, and grant funding, so are ideally placed to support you on your journey of investing in North Yorkshire.
Working closely with partners and stakeholders, the team delivers strategic guidance to help businesses invest, expand, and thrive, contributing to North Yorkshire’s Economic Growth Strategy.
Sue White
Economic Development Manager
About Sue
Sue is an experienced economic development specialist with a strong background in inward investment and regeneration; she has led major strategic programmes and developed evidence‑based policies to drive key sector growth.
As Economic Development Manager, she leads North Yorkshire’s inward investment and business support work, collaborating with partners to attract investment and deliver the region’s Economic Growth Strategy.
Matthew Dutchak
Senior Economic Development Officer
About Matthew
Matthew is an experienced inward investment professional focused on attracting investment to North Yorkshire and supporting major strategic sites. He brings strong regional investment expertise and has contributed to key initiatives such as the UK’s first Investment Zone.
Alison Littlewood-Laws
Senior Economic Development Officer
About Alison
Alison focuses on inward investment activity and wider economic development across North Yorkshire, working with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to support delivery of the county’s Economic Growth Strategy.
She brings significant experience in the UK and international retail operations sector, along with experience in business support within North Yorkshire.
Neil MacGillivray
Senior Economic Development Officer
About Neil
Neil has extensive experience in commercial banking, grant fund development and delivery, and business consultancy. He specialises in inward investment projects and supporting economic growth across all sectors in North Yorkshire collaborating with partners and key stakeholders to help deliver North Yorkshire’s Economic Growth Strategy.
Rebecca Micallef
Senior Economic Development Officer
About Rebecca
Rebecca has a professional background spanning planning, regeneration and economic development, and works with a wide range of stakeholders to support commercial development, attract investment, and drive economic growth, providing strategic input across major schemes and place‑based initiatives.