Made Smarter: a business boost for Hull and East Yorkshire companies

Businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire can now benefit from £1.5m BEIS funding towards industrial digitalisation under the Made Smarter programme. The programme is designed to improve digital adoption among SMEs and includes intensive one-to-one advice and support delivered through the Growth Hub network and specialist Made Smarter advisors. Funding for the project was announced by the...

‘World class’ recognition for Sewell Group

Yorkshire-based Sewell Group has maintained its 3-Star accreditation in the UK Best Companies survey, which sees it classified as a ‘World Class’ company to work for. This is the group’s ninth Best Companies accreditation, which recognises the highest standard of workplace engagement and is the highest score a company can get. Some 72% of Sewell Group staff completed...

Event to celebrate legacy of the Humber LEP

A special one-off event will take place next week celebrating everything the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership achieved in its 10 years supporting the private sector and economic growth in East Yorkshire, Hull, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire. The Humber LEP Legacy Event and Intro to the HEY LEP will detail the achievements of the LEP and the various projects it supported with...

HullBID announces details of 2022 awards

Businesses throughout Hull city centre are gearing up for a night to remember after a year to forget as Hull Business Improvement District returns with its annual awards. HullBID’s highlight of the year was the renewal ballot that backed the organisation to continue its work helping businesses in all sectors to survive and thrive. Now the BID has announced details of its 2022 awards, with...

Don’t forget to have your say on HEY LEP Economic Growth and Workforce Wellbeing Strategy

The Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) is reminding businesses and residents to have their say on the organisation’s ambitious five-year economic strategy for the region’s economy. The LEP, which was formed in April, unveiled its first strategy for the region – the Economic Growth and Workforce Wellbeing Strategy in October - outlining a clear mission and vision for...