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13 February 2025

Invitation-only access for 100 leading Leicester and Leicestershire businesses

Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV), the premier business advocacy group for Leicester and Leicestershire, has unveiled a bold new LBV 100 strategy to grow its membership group of local businesses. Membership will be limited to an exclusive 100 businesses from across the region, with entry available by invitation only.

LBV members get free access to an engaging and diverse business events programme that challenges and informs, a chance to be part of a collective voice that engages regularly with key stakeholders to influence and inform, and a platform to promote business growth and do better business.

Businesses interested in joining Leicestershire Business Voice are encouraged to engage with existing members, visit www.lbv.co.uk/membership/ or contact [email protected] for more information on the selection process.

LBV has long been a powerful voice for businesses in Leicestershire, fostering collaboration, influencing policy and championing economic growth. The organisation provides a platform for business leaders to exchange ideas, address key challenges and shape the region’s future. Through strategic engagement with policymakers, local authorities, and industry stakeholders, LBV ensures that the interests of the business community are effectively represented.

Commenting on the new strategy, the Chair of Leicestershire Business Voice, Robin Pointon stated: “We have agreed on a new strategy and are now seeking an exclusive 100 businesses, from all sectors, to join us. By refining our membership, we aim to enhance the collective strength of Leicester and Leicestershire’s business community and drive impactful change.”

This exclusive approach ensures that LBV remains a dynamic and focused network of influential business leaders, fostering high-level discussions and delivering meaningful outcomes for the local economy. Companies selected for membership will gain access to invaluable networking opportunities, policy influence, and a platform to collaborate on key business and economic issues affecting Leicester and Leicestershire.