New report highlights business and tourism achievements across East Yorkshire

New report highlights business and tourism achievements across East Yorkshire

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has published its 2025-26 Impact Report.

East Yorkshire business support delivers £52m in contracts

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s business and tourism programmes supported more than 1,100 businesses during 2025–26, according to its latest impact report. Invest East Yorkshire helped local companies secure £52 million in contracts and provided ongoing support to 214 businesses. Grants awarded to 91 firms backed projects worth a combined £1.59 million. The programme supported […]

WCEDC highlights growth, tourism and new partnerships

The Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) heard reports on steady growth in the local economy, new tourism efforts and expanding partnerships during its board meeting Wednesday, July 22. Executive Director Christine Thomas also introduced special guest Megan Whitworth, the new executive director of the Quitman Chamber of Commerce, who also handles communications for the City of Quitman. Whitworth recently moved to East Texas from A…