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Leicester & Leicestershire: Where Sporting Greatness Comes Together
14 May 2025
Few regions can claim such a concentration of elite teams, world-class facilities, and unforgettable achievements. From the roar of the crowd at the King Power to the thunder of wheels at the speedway track, sport runs deep through the heart of our city and county.
Thank you, Sean Jarvis
14 May 2025
We’d like to share that Sean Jarvis, Chief Executive of Leicestershire County Cricket Club, will be stepping down from the LBV Board as he prepares to leave the Club later this year.
Celebrating Local Business and National Insight: Reflections on a Powerful Evening with Liz Kendall MP
14 May 2025
“This year’s Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV) annual dinner marked a special moment for me — my first as Chair — and what an evening it was. A full room, warm conversation, and a real sense of purpose and pride in our business community.
University of Leicester joins the esteemed LBV 100 Club and strengthens strategic partnership with Leicestershire Business Voice
1 May 2025
As a distinguished and long-standing member of LBV, the University of Leicester is continuing its strategic partnership to work even more closely with local businesses to enable knowledge exchange, and graduate employment and retention. Through collaboration with LBV and the LBV 100 Club members, this partnership is dedicated to actively supporting and driving forward the region’s economic success.
Dillan Shikotra joins Leicestershire Business Voice as new Board Director
15 April 2025
Dillan joins 10 other Directors on the LBV Board alongside new Chair, Sue Tilley. Dillan will help the board to deliver on its strategy of supporting members by shaping the conversation and influencing the future of business in the region.
