Events
Past events
What’s on in 2022
LBV is looking forward to hosting a number of events over 2022, which will spark discussion, look to future opportunities and strengthen businesses voices within Leicestershire.
Greening Our Local Economy
When: 29th October 2021, 12pm-1pm
Where: Online
Note: this event has now taken place.
View a copy of the presentations here
Watch a recording of the webinar here
Useful links:
www.businessclimatehub.org/uk/
www.businessclimatehub.org/sme-climate-commitment/
www.leicester.gov.uk/greenhearts
www.bizgateway.org.uk/100-ways-to-go-greener/
The Together for Our Planet digital campaign toolkit with a range of communications assets (e.g. social media & newsletter templates, graphics etc)
Business Climate Leaders Hub with UK-tailored resources (included sector-specific guidance for 6 pilot sectors: agriculture, construction, hospitality, retail, manufacture and tech)
SME Climate Commitment where businesses with up to 500 employees can join the UN’s global Race to Zero campaign
Key support for small businesses at national* level currently includes:
Cycle to work scheme
Workplace charging scheme (vouchers covering up to 75% of purchase & installation costs of chargepoints)
Plug-in Charging Grant Scheme (grants towards the cost of low-emission vehicles)
*Businesses may also be able to access support via their local Growth Hubs, who they can get in touch with to find out more
BEIS have recently developed a ‘train the trainer’ package of resources, piloted with Growth Hubs. Contact Sam Lux for access to these resources to help engage businesses on net zero (slide deck, engagement tracker, case study selection, FAQs, net zero glossary etc).
LBV Christmas Social
When: 5-8pm on 8 December 2021
Where: Rutland & Derby
Get into the festive spirit with LBV at our Christmas drinks social. It’s a casual drop-in event with drinks, food, music, a charity raffle for The Bridge Homelessness to Hope charity and a chance to network with old (and new) colleagues. We hope to see you there! (more…)
Members Dinner at The Belmont Hotel
When: Thursday 18th November
Where: The Belmont Hotel
Our guest speaker at the dinner will be the City Mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby.
The event marks LBV’s 20th anniversary and it is also the closing event at this year’s Leicester Business Festival. We hope that you can join us for this prestigious event in the business calendar. (more…)
Discussing Leicester Transport Plan and Workplace Parking Levy
Note: This event has expired.
You can view a copy of the slides here or read LBV’s response here
Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV) members will get an opportunity to hear presentations and discuss the current Draft Leicester Transport Plan at an exclusive online event, hosted by Leicester City Council and supported by LBV, the Federation of Small Businesses and East Midlands Chamber.
