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Applications Now Open – Santander X UK Awards 2026
26 March 2026
The applications for the Santander X UK Awards 2026 are now open. (more…)
Help to Grow: Management
23 March 2026
If you are a manager, senior leader or owner in an organisation with 5-249 employees looking to enhance your leadership skills and develop your business then this fully-funded programme is for you. The government-funded Help to Grow: Management course provides professional learning focussed on practical outcomes enabling you to work on your business rather than in your business. (more…)
Successful ‘Sporting Stories’ event brings together Leicester’s sporting club leaders
10 March 2026
Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV) members and guests came together on Thursday 26 February 2026 for an inspiring and engaging ‘Sporting Stories’ networking event. (more…)
Leicestershire SMEs take centre stage at 2026 Innovation Festival launch
10 February 2026
- SME leaders to speak about innovation at launch‑day fireside chat panel
- Eighth annual Leicestershire Innovation Festival runs 9-13 March 2026
- Week‑long event helps SMEs access support, funding and insight for growth
Exploring economic insights and business growth
28 January 2026
On 26 January 2026 at Burleigh Court Hotel in Loughborough, LBV hosted a highly engaging session featuring an informative and impactful presentation by Professor Eric Pentecost from Loughborough University, alongside insights from Steve Grubb (Director, Commercial Banking, NatWest) and Mukesh Bulsara (Partner, Coadax LLP). (more…)
