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Leicestershire SMEs take centre stage at 2026 Innovation Festival launch
10 February 2026
- SME leaders to speak about innovation at launch‑day fireside chat panel
- Eighth annual Leicestershire Innovation Festival runs 9-13 March 2026
- Week‑long event helps SMEs access support, funding and insight for growth
Exploring economic insights and business growth
28 January 2026
On 26 January 2026 at Burleigh Court Hotel in Loughborough, LBV hosted a highly engaging session featuring an informative and impactful presentation by Professor Eric Pentecost from Loughborough University, alongside insights from Steve Grubb (Director, Commercial Banking, NatWest) and Mukesh Bulsara (Partner, Coadax LLP). (more…)
Dr Nik Kotecha OBE DL appointed as the first LBV Ambassador
28 January 2026
Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV), the premier business advocacy group for Leicester and Leicestershire, has appointed Dr Nik Kotecha OBE DL as the first Ambassador in its new advocacy programme. (more…)
Leicestershire Business Voice to host ‘Business Resilience and the Year Ahead’ event
19 January 2026
Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV) is hosting a ‘Business Resilience and the Year Ahead’ event from 5.30-8pm on Monday 26 January 2026 at the Burleigh Court Hotel and Conference Centre in Loughborough. (more…)
LBV welcomes new Chief Executive at Leicestershire County Council
8 December 2025
Leicestershire County Council has appointed a new Chief Executive, following the retirement of John Sinnott after 31 years in the post. (more…)
