NEWS & RELEASES

he seventh Leicester Business Festival has drawn to a close after a fantastic fortnight which has boasted some 90 outstanding events, hosted by organisations from all across the region. Over 1880 people attended the LBF events, with 22 per cent being from outside the Leicester and Leicestershire region, including 22 international attendees, showing the far reaching impact that the Festival has. There have been sessions across the county and online, which has allowed a wider a

The Institute of Directors was founded in 1903 and was awarded a Royal Charter in 1906 to support, represent and set standards for business leaders nationwide. Its membership service is designed to help members strengthen and build on their own success. Benefits include professional development courses, legal and tax help, use of meeting spaces across the country and networking events. The IoD believes its partnership with the Leicester Business Festival keeps its offerings f

When you think of Bentley, you think of quality and success - two things that are synonymous with the Leicester Business Festival. Bentley Leicester is therefore delighted to be supporting the Festival for the first time. Bentley Leicester prides itself on the highest standards of customer service. Their showroom at Watermead Business Park is renowned for its outstanding choice and friendly team. With new and used cars, as well as exclusive offers, Bentley Leicester is the nu

Memsaab Restaurant is a family run business and has been part of Leicestershire’s established hospitality sector since 1996. Memsaab has always strived to build relationships with local businesses and owners, and they firmly believe that being part of the Leicester Business Festival expands their networking reach. They have come full circle: They’re currently in the final stages of a major relaunch, meaning that Memsaab will reopen its doors from where it all began in 1996 on

BID Leicester is the Business Improvement District for Leicester city centre. The BID is a business-led, not for profit organisation working to make the city centre a better place to live, work, visit, study and do business. Representing 714 businesses and organisations, BID Leicester is focused on delivering a clean, safe and attractive environment, raising Leicester’s profile through high quality marketing, and creating a strong business voice within Leicester. A diverse gr

Highcross is Leicester’s premier shopping destination, billed as “the glamorous heart of Leicester”. With over 80 stores ranging from high fashion to everyday necessities, Highcross has something for everyone and and some of the biggest names in retail, including John Lewis, Apple, Zara and Ted Baker. Leicester Business Festival is all about bringing the region’s finest businesses together to share best practice and ideas, and showcase everything that Leicester and Leicesters

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), supported by the European Regional Development Fund, provides commercially focussed finance through small business loans, debt finance, proof of concept and equity finance funds. The MEIF aims to transform the finance landscape for smaller businesses in the Midlands and to realise the region’s potential to achieve economic growth through enterprise. MEIF is a collaboration between the British Business Bank and ten Local Enterprise P

Consultus International Group is recognised as the UK’s most trusted energy consultancy and one of the UK’s leading Net Zero delivery partners. They work with businesses and their supply chains to plan, prioritise and achieve their carbon neutral goals, and in the process help them to use less energy, reduce costs, better manage risk, and increase their energy security. Consultus’ expertise, services and resources help organisations and their supply chain work towards – and

As a local independent family business, Everards is delighted to be involved with the Leicester Business Festival. Everards believes that LBF is a fantastic event that brings so many local businesses and organisations together to share knowledge and best practice. The whole Everards team always looks forward to meeting other local independent business owners and sharing their latest innovations. Everards are proud to be from Leicestershire: it’s where their story begins and w

Pattersons Commercial Law is a local law firm supporting businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire. Pattersons is a sponsor of this year’s Leicester Business Festival, and their involvement has contributed to make #LBF2021 the biggest and best year of the Festival to date. A relatively new firm, Pattersons Commercial Law recently celebrated their fifth birthday. However, they continue to go from strength to strength, and have established a trusted presence in the local commu