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LBV news and views
Adapting to Change: Key Business Barriers and Opportunities in 2025
10 February 2025
The business landscape continues to evolve, and as we enter 2025, new challenges and opportunities have emerged for local businesses. Insights from the latest Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV) discussions highlight several key themes shaping the region’s economic environment.
Comparison of 2024 and 2025 LBV Business Insights
10 February 2025
In this report, we will compare the business insights provided by LBV for the years 2024 and 2025.
LBV board is recruiting a new Chair
18 November 2024
The Chair is responsible for leading the organisation, working closely with the Vice Chair and the board of non-executive directors, overseeing LBV’s strategic direction and leading on representing LBV to stakeholders. The successful candidate will focus on promoting the business growth of our members and advocating on key issues in the local business community.
Leicester one of best places in UK for new businesses
2 October 2024
With an ‘above average’ rating of 0.61, Leicester tops the best place in the East Midlands for new businesses and beats cities like Birmingham (0.11) and Manchester (0.18). (more…)
Sean Jarvis, Chief Executive of Leicestershire County Cricket Club, joins LBV board
29 May 2024
Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV), the voice for local businesses, has appointed Sean Jarvis as its newest board member. Sean is Chief Executive of Leicestershire County Cricket Club and joins nine other members on the LBV board.
