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LBV news and views
Highlighting current barriers to, and opportunities for local business
7 February 2024
At LBV’s ‘Shaping the future’ event, held at Nelsons in Leicester, members were asked to identify ‘current local barriers for your business and others to thrive’ and ‘current local opportunities for your business and others to have greater impact’.
Improving our connectivity by rail: the importance to the local business community
30 January 2024
With HS2 axed from going north of Birmingham, there is the potential for the money ‘saved’ to be cascaded to areas in the Midlands and the north of England for investment in public transport.
Your Voice – Sturgess Motor Group of Leicester
24 January 2024
The Sturgess Motor Group has a long established history as a leading car dealer in Leicestershire, and is one of the most respected names in UK motor retailing. Chairman Mr Chris Sturgess is the 4th generation member of the family business, which was established in 1897.
Mark Robinson joins Leicestershire Business Voice as new board member
9 January 2024
Mark and the LBV board are responsible for offering an independent and collective voice to represent the local business community through engagements with other key local stakeholders, the public sector and regional bodies. It also provides members with a regular programme of stimulating business-themed webinars, events and debates.
Your Voice – Gallagher
23 August 2023
Bav Patani is Head of Client Development for Gallagher. Bav joined Gallagher in 2015 via the company’s acquisition of Leicester-based broking firm Oval Insurance. In his role as Head of Client Development, Bav works with a range of clients working in industries including construction, finance and printing. Gallagher helps to protect businesses and individuals from the risks associated with their activities.
