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

In celebration of the recent 2021 Northamptonshire Business Awards hosted by the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce, we talk with the Chamber's Director of Business, Sunny Singh and Marketing & Events Manager Cheyenne Angliss who introduce a few of the winners: Chris Battye Founder of Competitive Edge Training & Consultancy (Best New Business of the year), Holly Hamer, founder of RockitKids and Scott Jones of 123 Internet (joint winners of the New Normal Award) and Nina Gandy Corporate Partnerships Manager and Victoria Garratt, Marketing Manager of Cynthia spencer, the Charity of the Year, with some closing thoughts from the Chamber President, Wilson Browne's Kevin Rogers. the Special Recognition Award See https://www.northants-chamber.co.uk/events/northamptonshire-business-awards-2021/2021-winners

Originally broadcast 16th November 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

The Subject Leader in Events, Tourism & Hospitality at the University of Northampton, Ivna Reic shares insights into her role as Subject Leader, the course offerings she oversees and how she is developing the University's engagement in and with the local and regional tourism & hospitality scene and the support she can make available for event organisation. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivnareic/

Originally broadcast 16th November 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Clare Allen, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management (HRM) at the University of Northampton, talks about her career, and key themes in the changing world of work from an HR perspective – hybridisation, digital working and technology, changes in the employment relationship and how HR can add value as well as the value of professional development. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-allen-2b81b328/

Originally broadcast 16th November 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

China is a rising power, and we need to understand and engage - who better to help than Ting Zhang, founder and CEO of Crayfish.io, a company specialising in facilitating commercial, trade and cultural links between the UK and China, one of the world's biggest economies. Ting talks with passion about her career, her business and community work, and with wisdom about how to think about China, separating the politics from the business opportunities - and how Crayfish.io can help companies. See https://www.crayfish.io/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/ting-zhang-crayfish/

Originally broadcast 9th November 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Want something done? Ask a busy person! Logistics expert Amarjit Singh Atwal MBA tells of how he balances his professional life, studies and voluntary roles as a director of the Northants Chamber of Commerce as well as award-winning charity work with the Sikh Community Centre & Youth Club and Gudwara temple, joint winners last year of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service and this year awarded Gold in the Local Food Hero category of the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/asatwal/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/sccyc-waterside-connect-centre/

Originally broadcast 9th November 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio