Welcome to the Thirsk and Malton page of the Business North Yorkshire newsletter. Here you will find details of local networking groups, events in the area, and business news from around the constituency.

To feature your business news or events, contact us by email.

Your local Senior Business Advisor

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As Senior Business Advisor for Thirsk and Malton, Jo’s primary role is to promote and support business growth and the economic potential of North Yorkshire, and she works with colleagues, partners and key stakeholders to help deliver our Economic Growth Strategy. Jo takes the lead responsibility for delivering a bespoke one-to-one business engagement and support service to the businesses of the Thirsk and Malton constituency, as well as the Easingwold area.

Jo has extensive experience in economic development, regeneration and project management, having worked across multiple public sector services. Jo and her family enjoy walking, making the most of the picturesque North Yorkshire countryside.

To book an appointment, contact us by email.

News and events in your area

Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) events

A series of events are available thanks to the UKSPF funded towns project we manage in partnership with the FSB. The courses are open to any business in North Yorkshire, although preference will be given to Pickering area businesses in the event of a waiting list.

• FSB | 7Ps of Sustainability in Marketing - Pickering on Wednesday 19 February from 10am until 11:30am
• FSB | Pickering Masterclass: How to Use AI to Supercharge your Marketing and Sales on Thursday 6 March from 10am until 1pm

You can find out more about the series of events funded by the UKSPF on the FSB website.

Ryedale Garage Doors invests in new showroom in Kirkbymoorside 

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Ryedale Garage Doors, a trusted provider of high-quality garage and entrance door solutions across North Yorkshire, is pleased to announce the opening of a brand-new showroom in Kirkbymoorside. This new space is designed to offer customers an interactive and informative experience, showcasing a wide range of premium products, including garage doors, side-hinged doors, entrance doors, and automation systems.

Since its founding in 2018, Ryedale Garage Doors has expanded its reach across the region, now covering all of North Yorkshire and parts of East Yorkshire. The new showroom, which opened in November 2024, represents a significant step forward in the company’s growth and commitment to providing exceptional service to the local community.

The showroom offers visitors the opportunity to explore a variety of stylish and secure door solutions, with expert guidance from the team. In addition to their current range, Ryedale Garage Doors is expanding its product offerings to include gates. As the business continues to grow, there are plans for further development, including potential team expansions and continued investment in the company’s services and operations.

This exciting development will provide several benefits to the local community, including:

• the opportunity to explore a wide range of high-quality door solutions in person
• support for North Yorkshire businesses with commercial and agricultural door options
• new opportunities for collaboration and growth within the region

"We are delighted to see Ryedale Garage Doors investing in a new showroom", said Jo Rodwell, Senior Business Advisor for Thirsk and Malton. "We look forward to seeing how we can support Rob and the team as they continue to grow and thrive in North Yorkshire."