Businesses are being encouraged to come up with interesting ideas for the eighth annual Leicester Business Festival this autumn.
The 2022 festival is set to take place between November 7 and 18 at businesses and venues across the city and county.
Last year’s festival included 90 events looking at everything from sports entrepreneurship to future proofing Leicester’s fashion industry and sustainable business travel.
Applications to run events open on Monday, May 9 at www.leicesterbusinessfestival.com, and entries will close on September 9.
Organisers say around 7,000 people and more than 1,000 businesses are expected to be involved this year both online and in person, celebrating the strength and innovation of businesses in the region.
Richard Osborn, regional director at Excello Law, is the chairman and a director of the LBF Community Interest Company, which runs the festival.
He said: “Year after year, LBF showcases exactly why doing business in our region is something to be part of and be proud of.
“We are a city and a county with powerful examples of resilience and responsiveness. Your business – whatever the size or speciality – can get involved.
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“LBF provides an opportunity to reflect, look forwards and collectively create a better future for everyone living and working in Leicester and Leicestershire."
Helen Donnellan, is pro vice chancellor for regional business and innovation from De Montfort University and which is the festival’s headline sponsor.
She said: “Leicester was recently named the top performing city to live and work in the East Midlands according to the Good Growth for Cities Index listing, so we believe that 2022 will be a special year for the festival.
“As businesses clearly have a lot of success to share as well as new things for others to take forward and feel inspired by. Businesses who take part in the festival should be proud of their involvement.
“By getting involved you will have an impact on the economy and the prosperity of the region."
Rik Pancholi, director of Pattersons Commercial Law, and another LBF partner, said: “Since 2018 we have sponsored the Leicester Business Festival and we're delighted to be continuing this in 2022.
“Each year, the festival showcases that when local businesses join together they are greater than the sum of its parts.
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“People who take part in the festival achieve so much from learning opportunities, best practice examples through to helpful introductions and new contacts. The festival is an absolute asset for businesses in our region."
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