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Nominations Now Open – Asian Founders Awards 2026
22 April 2026
Nominations are now open for the inaugural Asian Founders Awards, which will celebrate high-growth Asian-led businesses and entrepreneurs from across the UK. The awards will shine a spotlight on innovation, leadership and community impact, with the inaugural ceremony taking place in Leicester on 11 September. (more…)
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
