Jenny Hererra - CEO - Good Business Charter

Following her attendance at the University of Northampton's Sustainability Summit, panellist Jenny Herrera comments on the focus and importance of the event as well as giving an update on the Good Business Charter and its hopes for the creation of the first county-wide place-based scheme in Northamptonshire.

Originally Broadcast 16th May 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Part of the Changemaker Podcast Series presented by Jay Baughan

This episode he's joined by Steve Beach & Professor Allan Fraser-Rush on What new entrepreneurs need to consider about branding and comms

what are the key challenges or obstacles faced by entrepreneurs in the UK?

What are the specific areas that entrepreneurs need to further explore within the UK market or by extension, in the post-BREXIT UK-EU market?

How important is branding in entrepreneurship practice?

Should the new entrepreneurs consider branding germane as part of a start-up?

What should entrepreneurs expect from marketing communication in the future?

Originally Broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Northamptonshire's very own Pavarotti, Joshua Daniel aka The Tenor from Kettering, talks about his life in, and he business of, music as a professional singer and music director. With his Welsh roots, inspired by hero Pavarotti, find out about Joshua's upcoming concerts - and the importance of music in times of challenge and adversity. See www.thetenorsinger.co.uk

Originally broadcast 29th November 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Director Mohammad and Managing Director Nick Smith of Northampton-based Archways Real Estate talk about their very modern approach to real estate agency and development, all backed by a strong and growing social conscience and purpose-driven ethos which underpins all their activities - supporting the local authorities in their 'place-making' strategy for revitalising the town.

Originally broadcast on 29th November 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Guest Host Rachel Mallows talks to some of the winners of the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2022

Colin Richardsonwon a new category for 2022, Outstanding Contribution to Food & Drink in Northamptonshire, an award sponsored by All Things Business. Colin has played a remarkable role in taking on iconic venues such as The Charles Bradlaugh, The Picturedrome and The Black Bottom Club and changing them to be both award winning and popular with the public. He has influenced the development of the town which just reflects his drive and determination. www.thecharlesbradlaugh.com

Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 22nd November 2022

Guest Host Rachel Mallows talks to some of the winners of the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2022

Paul Hewer from Hibiscus Fine Dining, Gold Award winners for both Booker Dining of the Year and Whitco Chef of the year with Head Chef Bart Polinski. Set in the beautiful Billiard room of Delapre Abbey, an AA rosette awarded restaurant that showcases the very best seasonal and locally sourced produce. Our judges said ‘exquisite flavour and presentation of dishes with some of the best food we’ve eaten’. This would be a place to come for a special occasion. https://tomhewercatering.com/hibiscus

Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 22nd November 2022

Guest Host Rachel Mallows talks to some of the winners of the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2022

Paul Hunt of The Curious Vegan Company won our Gold Award with their Oinkin’ Pattie in our Artisan Local Vegetarian/Vegan Product sponsored by Daily Bread. Based in Horton, this company is growing in the range of products available and their customer base. The judges said ‘tastes like pork, smells lovely and sagey and one judge said “This is a really innovative vegan product as I haven’t seen or tasted any other sausage meat type products this good. Fab product.” www.syanfarms.com

Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 22nd November 2022

Guest Host Rachel Mallows talks to some of the winners of the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2022

Artur Dzerins from Electric Pavilion One of four Gold Award Booker Dining Venues of the Year and Silver Award winner in the Whitco Chef of the Year category. Electric Pavilion opened earlier in the year and with their passion for pushing great local produce and supporting community it is one to visit. Electric Pavilion wowed judges with their simple yet skilfully executed menu, not forgetting the delicious cocktails. http://www.electricpavilion.co.uk/

Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 22nd November 2022

Guest Host Rachel Mallows talks to some of the winners of the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2022

Katie Steele from Towcester Community Larder Gold Award winners of Local Food Hero sponsored by Moulton College. Established in January 2021, they are passionately led with an ethos that food poverty must not stand. Their work with Silverstone Circuits to rescue food that would be wasted, with their ambition to highlight rural food poverty was commended. Their membership programme provides access to groceries at heavily discounted rates. Rescuing across a number of businesses and outlets about 100 tonnes of food this year. www.towfood.org.uk

Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 22nd November 2022

Guest Host Rachel Mallows talks to some of the winners of the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2022

Echo Morris, one of the Gold Award winners of the F&D College Student of the Year sponsored by The Mallows Company. Currently studying Level 3 Supervisory and Management course with a passion for Cocktails. The judges commented on Echo’s confident, infectious energy and her natural and warm ability for hospitality. They can’t wait to see her as a mixology Queen.

Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 22nd November 2022