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Reignite III: Global Stages – A retrospective by Rachel Bean
Reignite returned for its third event ‘Global Stages – Reframing the Creative Industries in York’, bringing together 250 guests from York’s creative and business communities. The event explored York’s ascent…
Read MoreColour & Light has enjoyed another successful year!
Colour & Light 2024 ran from 7th – 25th February 2024. The project transformed part of the city with a vibrant light display during the colder winter months, to bring…
Read MoreSuccessful Media Arts Showcase Transforms York’s Creative Future
Reignite: Economic Impact through Creative Industries launched in autumn to celebrate York’s creative sector and its significant impact on the local economy. The event brought together representatives across all sectors…
Read MoreBig Bonus Coming for York Businesses from Big Tent
Leading politicians and policymakers from across the political spectrum will flock to York for the Big Tent Ideas Summit and Festival this month, to be held in the grounds of…
Read MoreConey Street regeneration scheme is York’s answer to Levelling Up snub: Andrew Lowson
The Levelling Up agenda that promised so much, and infamously changed voting patterns in the Red Wall, appears to be slowly fading away. In the last month, Treasury has reigned…
Read MoreYork bucks consumer squeeze in run up to Christmas
Spend in York City centre was back to pre-covid levels in the final quarter of 2022, which goes against trends seen in other parts of the UK and delivered a…
Read MoreThe three things York businesses need right now to face the future with confidence
What practical help do businesses need right now? Andrew Lowson has a few ideas First the good news on energy prices. Last week’s announcement by new Prime Minister Liz Truss…
Read MoreWhat York can learn from a visit by the Governor of the Bank of England
The Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey, fourth from left, with York business leaders including Andrew (third from left). Photograph: Gareth Buddo It is not every day the Governor…
Read MoreThis is how we can build York tourism back better
How do we reshape our tourism economy as we emerge from the pandemic? Andrew Lowson has a few ideas We all know that tourism is a key sector for York.…
Read MoreBricks, clicks, and why York is in a great position to capitalise on the latest retail trends
There were some fascinating pointers for York retailing at our business event, says BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson Imagine going into a shop – and finding there was nothing for sale…
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