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The East Midlands Chamber Business Awards 2027

The Business Awards 2027 are now in full flow, applications now close at 9am on Monday 16 November. Be Seen. Be Celebrated. Be part of Something Bigger.

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Annual Christmas Lunch and Business Awards Finalist announcement 2026

Join us at The Grand Hotel Leicester for our annual Christmas Lunch, bringing together the East Midlands business community for an afternoon of festive dining, entertainment and celebration. We'll enjoy each others company whilst we reflect on the year's achievements and toast the announcement of the Business Awards finalists.

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The One for Business Podcast - Does sustainability pay?

Our latest podcast episode explores issues relating to the Green Growth Trends report delivered by the Chamber and the University of Derby which shows a drop in decarbonisation investment, collaboration and in the sale of Green Goods and Services. University of Derby Associate Professor of Strategy and Sustainability Dr Polina Baranova – author of the research – joins Viridis Managing Director Lee Marshall and East Midlands Chamber Director of External Affairs Rick Blackmore to look at weighing the commercial benefits of the journey to net zero with the high cost of doing business.

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Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Local Skills Improvement Plan

Businesses across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being encouraged to help shape the future workforce through the 2026–2029 Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP). Developed through extensive consultation with employers, education providers and regional stakeholders, the plan aims to ensure local skills provision reflects the needs of a rapidly changing economy. Employer insight will help colleges, universities and training providers deliver the skills, training and talent businesses need to grow.

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Business Network Magazine

East Midlands Chamber’s highly-respected flagship magazine is at the heart of issues affecting businesses in the region across a wide range of features and news.

The magazine features interviews with high level people as well as the latest news, opinion and events from the Chamber and our members.

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