‘The most difficult thing was the uncertainty. But it has worked,’ says the man behind Harrogate’s new orchestraStray Ferret Christmas Appeal: Stories of joy, belonging and purposeArt installation set for Harrogate as part of local literature festivalJeremy Hunt and Chris Tarrant among Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival line-upBusiness Breakfast: Recycling firm hoping for warm leads in the BalticBusiness Breakfast: Harrogate Spring Water appoints new operations directorFull line-up for 2024 Harrogate Literature Festival revealedBusiness Breakfast: Harrogate law firm appoints new associate directorStray Ferret Business Awards: Have your growth recognised by entering the Business Growth award

The Stray Ferret Business Awards 2024 are for businesses across all sectors in the Harrogate district.

Over the next few weeks we will reveal what our judging panel is looking for when it comes to each of the 10 categories.

First up is the Business Growth Award, which is sponsored by Raworths.

This award is designed to recognise those businesses that have seen significant growth in the last three years.

Business growth could be measured either financially, by employee numbers of market share increase – think about the percentages of the growth you’ve experienced – SME’s are strongly recommended to enter this category.

Companies looking to enter for the Business Growth Award need to provide evidence of the growth, background information as to the reason for growth and plans for the future.

Does your business deserve to win the Business Growth Award at the Stray Ferret Business Awards? Entries close on January 19. It’s simple and quick, so enter today!

Click here or the banner below to enter for the Stray Ferret Business Awards, sponsored by Prosperis.

 

Business Breakfast: Harrogate law firm recognised in 2024 Legal 500 Guide

The Stray Ferret Business Club’s next meeting is a breakfast event on Thursday, October 26 at Banyan in Harrogate from 8am to 10 am. 

The Business Club provides monthly opportunities to network, make new connections and hear local success stories. Get your tickets by clicking or tapping here.


A Harrogate legal firm has been included in the 2024 Legal 500 UK Guide.

Raworths, which is based on Station Parade, has been recognised in the publication in eight legal specialisms.

Among the areas included are the firm’s trusts, wills and estates team being ranked high in the Yorkshire region.

Carmelita Ardren, head of family, and Rachel Tunnicliffe, head of trusts, wills and estates, are both listed in the elite “Leading Lawyers” group.

Simon Morris, managing partner at Raworths, said: 

“We’re delighted to once again be recognised in the Legal 500 Guide. It’s particularly pleasing to see our inclusion across so many specialisms, recognising the quality of the services we provide for our clients, both businesses and individuals.”


Harrogate bloggers win industry awards

Three Harrogate-based bloggers were recognised at the Yorkshire Blogger Awards.

Held at the Queen’s Hotel in Leeds, the event sought to recognise digital talent across the region in 16 categories.

Winners at the Yorkshire Bloggers Awards.

Winners at the Yorkshire Bloggers Awards.

Harrogate bloggers Luke Christian, Ella Davis and Lydia Chandler all picked awards in the disability, interiors and wedding categories.

Kim Smith, spokesperson for the Yorkshire Blogger Awards, said:

“The Yorkshire Blogger Awards recognise the powerful digital talent that the county has to offer.

“We’re proud to award some of the most inspiring and forward-thinking content creators, each based here in Yorkshire.”


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