Leicester Business Festival (LBF) is running from 8 to 18 November and has an incredible 90 events.
Nearly all events are free to attend, but it is vital that tickets are booked in advance. Visit the website to have a look through the programme: www.leicesterbusinessfestival.com
The LBF is in its seventh year and is a staple in the local business community’s calendar. This year, there are around 90 events taking place over the fortnight, covering a wide range of topics from utilising Instagram for your business, sports entrepreneurship, sustainability and going net zero.
The events are run by local businesses to help local businesses. The aim of LBF is to share knowledge and best practice, as well as promoting growth and collaboration.
Headline partner, De Montfort University, is hosting a whopping 18 events, including:
- Leicester Graduate City: this is in collaboration with Leicester City Council and the University of Leicester, and will discuss developmental graduate internships for students, as well as how businesses can raise awareness of employment opportunities in the city for students.
- Going Net Zero: this event will help show businesses how to measure emissions and highlight key steps to reduce carbon emissions.
- Future-Proofing Leicester’s Fashion Industry: recent concerns that have been raised in the public media have damaged Leicester’s reputation and caused a loss of revenue for businesses. This event will reflect on these issues and identify actions that the industry can take to enhance the credibility of the sector.
- East Midlands Chamber is also running multiple events, one of which highlights the importance of digital workplace strategy and how to implement this will other business planning tools.
Rob Ricketts, Regional Business Development Manager at De Montfort University said “Rob Ricketts, Regional Business Development Manager at De Montfort University said “It is brilliant that the business community has continued their support of LBF, despite the difficulties faced over the last 18 months. I encourage everyone to book their tickets as soon as possible to secure their place at these incredible events – many of the events have limited numbers so be sure to sign up quickly!”
LBF is headline partnered by De Montfort University. Other partners include East Midlands Chamber and Leicester City Council. Sponsors for 2021 are Bradgate Estates, Brewin Dolphin, Pattersons Commercial Law and the Federation of Small Business. Supporters are: Everards Brewery, Leicester Castle Business School, Highcross Leicester, Leicestershire Business Voice, British Business Bank, BID Leicester, Ladey Adey Publications, Lionheart Educational Trust, Voluntary Action Leicester, The Consultus International Group, Freeths, Bentley, Lamborghini, Mattioli Woods, Home-Fresh and the Institute of Directors.
For more information visit the LBF website at www.leicesterbusinessfestival.com or call 0116 464 5995.
**Business Gateway is running two events at LBF this year**
9 Nov: How to negotiate to win
18 Nov: Getting started with leadership and management
Visit the links for details and to book.
