Cassandra talks to Simon about manufacturing in Northamptonshire and how she’s looking to bring manufacturers together through the Northamptonshire Manufacturing Alliance. Cassandra is passionate about the manufacturing sector and keen to support local businesses in Northamptonshire through the Alliance.

Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox 13th of January 2026

Rupert, a previous guest with Simon on Open4Business, joins the show to talk about a new family business which is offering fractional business services to SME’s. Rupert and his wife Angela are both experienced business professionals and their services will be valuable to their clients looking to make change in their business in 2026 and beyond.

Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox 13th of January 2026

Rebecca talks to Simon about her involvement in community radio, what its like to run a radio station and the benefits to local businesses looking to raise their profile through radio. With 20 years experience in radio broadcasting, station management and mentoring, Rebecca is one of the most respected people in community radio and her passion comes across in this interview. https://nliveradio.com/open4businessOriginally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox 13th of January 2026

In a very moving yet inspirational interview, award-winning social entrepreneur and poet Quinton Green aka Mr Milise, founder and CEO of Northampton-based MMAP Pathways CIC, talks about his personal journey from a challenging background and victim of a knife attack at 17 years of age through to his work across the UK as advocate and practitioner supporting disadvantaged young people as well as youngsters and their families that are victims of knife crimes, earning many accolades along the way including the 2025 High Sheriff’s Award.

Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Adrian Pryce 6/1/2026

Looking back at his highlights from 2025 and his hopes for 2026, Father Oliver Coss, Rector of All Saints Church in Northampton,  shares his perspective on how Northampton is gaining confidence in itself after several successful events last year, and how he hopes we can all carry this into the New Year.

Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Adrian Pryce 6/1/2026

Musical dance student and choreographer Emily and her mother,  Dr Louise Reader of the University of Northampton’s Faculty of Business & Law, explore the  life and career prospects as a young person in today’s fast-changing world - and how similar and also different are the aspirations of each for Emily. And does she listen to her Mum?!

Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Adrian Pryce 6/1/2026

The University of Northampton’s Associate Professor, Dr Tracey Redwood talks about her research on menopause in the workplace with guidance for business leaders, and her career as an academic studying life transitions, leading up to her new book Power Surge Balancing Midlife - A Guide to Living Your Best Life

Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Adrian Pryce 6/1/2026

The Royal & Derngate is a crown jewel in Northamptonshire, and Development Manager Chris Smith discusses their work across the summer ‘dark’ season before the re-opening with a Made in Northamptonshire production ‘Breaking the Code’ . Chris also talks about other ways to engage with and support the theatre, including a successful opportunities to join its Directors’ Circle or Business Club. See  https://royalandderngate.co.uk/together/working-with-your-business/

Originally broadcast 19th August on Open4Business on NLive Raido

Originally broadcast on the 19th August on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Fueling Innovation through coffee! The University of Northampton’s Regional Business Engagement Officer Adam Lawton discusses the University’s Fueling Innovation campaign, with a series of special events and a coffee van going across the county to facilitate conversations to engage and support businesses. See https://www.northampton.ac.uk/business/fuelling-innovation/

Originally Broadcast 19th August 2025 on Open4Business on NLive Radio