Father Oliver Coss, the Rector of All Saints Church in Northampton, shares insights into the business of running a church as well as his thoughts on the meaning of Christmas, the community work of the church and the lessons learned under Covid plus his hopes and aspirations for 2022.

Originally Broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Andrew Hollett, the General Manager of the Kettering Park Hotel, talks about the challenges of running a hospitality business under Covid, preparations for Christmas and exciting news of the hotel in 2022, with its emphasis on high quality and supporting the local food and drink sector.

Originally Broadcast 21st December on Open4Business on NLive Radio

NLive Radio Station Manager Martin Steers looks back at the station's great progress over the past 12 months, gives insights into the business of running a local radio station and then looks forward with optimism and enthusiasm to 2022, as NLive enhances its presence and visibility by engaging more and more with the local community.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinsteers/

Originally Broadcast 14th December on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Up & coming artist and Marefair gallery manager Sarah Martin talks about her life and career, and her inspiring work with disadvantaged  children in care, which allows them to express themselves though art - drawing on her own difficult upbringing and traumatic experiences to help others.

Originally broadcast 14th December on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Metro Bank Area Director Kerry Reynolds, also co-Chair of the Northampton Town Business Improvement District (BID) talks about her various roles as part Metro's community engagement strategy, and the BID's role in the plans for Northampton town centre.

Originally Broadcast 14th December on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Andrew Lewer, MP (Con) for Northampton South, shares fascinating insights into thow he splits his time and energy between his constituency and Parliament and the various committees he sits on, how he supports local businesses as well as charities and his thoughts on both regional development and the levelling up agenda as well as his refkections on the mid-term status of the Johnson gvernment.

Originally broadcast 30th Nov on Open4Business on NLive Radio

The Royal & Derngate's Ashley Bishop, the Programming & Customer Experience Director, talks Christmas and of course panto season - on yes he does - with an update on the state of one of the county's jewels, with some exciting things to look forward to in 2022. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-bishop-b24656b0/?originalSubdomain=uk and https://www.royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/

Originally broadcast 30th Nov on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Well-known journalist, foodie and compere Anna Murby (aka Mrs James) and her partner Ian James (aka Mr Murby!), the retired CEO of Northants-based British Pepper & Spice, bring us up to date about their busy lives, and how Covid has brought many positive changes with two new business ventures alongside their continuing community work supporting the county and its dynamic artisan food & drink scene. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-murby-73802b1b/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-james-b6876456/

Originally broadcast 30th Nov on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Guest editor, Ivna Reic, explores the potential for place branding within Northamptonshire, based on the results of Dr Shalini Bisani’s recent research. Dr Bisani also shares some of her reflections on her doctoral research journey.

Shalini’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bisanishalini

Ivna’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivnareic

Guest editor, Ivna Reic, talks to Ben Lynam, Head of Strategic Communications for The Travel Foundation about the post-pandemic recovery or tourism destinations and how this can contribute to the current efforts to deal with the climate emergency.

Ben’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blynam

Ivna’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivnareic

Originally broadcast 23rd of November on Open4Business on NLive Radio