Mark Bates is an experienced professional specializing in inward investment and business development within the manufacturing sector. Currently serving as the Inward Investment Sector Manager at York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, Mark promotes the region's manufacturing strengths to facilitate business establishment and growth. With a history of roles at Invest in York & North Yorkshire and the York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership, Mark has consistently focused on enhancing inward investment, creating jobs, and engaging with both local and international businesses. Previous positions include Senior Business Advisor at Ryedale District Council and Business Growth Executive at Make It York, where Mark provided critical support and strategic guidance to foster business development and regional economic growth. Mark's extensive expertise encompasses relationship engagement, market penetration strategies, and the coordination of support services for businesses, making significant contributions to the economic landscape of York and North Yorkshire.
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York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
The creation of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority marks a new era of opportunity for our region. The Combined Authority, created by City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council, has major new powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural power house, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come.