Hull City Council hosts networking event with business leaders from Kurdistan Region of Iraq 28th October 2022 A delegation of people from businesses across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have visited Hull this week as part of a networking event. The delegation, made up of 22 businesses, visited the Guildhall on Thursday 27 October. They met with many representatives from Hull, including local businesses. The aim of the visit was to explore […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessCllr Jackie DadCouncillor Drake-DavisRegenerationtrade
Hull City Council invites organisations to apply for new funding to improve local pride, communities and skills 26th October 2022 Hull City Council have been awarded £1.1m in funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and are inviting local organisations to apply for a share of the funding. A further £7.6m will be made available between April 2023 and March 2025. The UKSPF is a key part of the government’s Levelling Up agenda. Its […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessCllr Paul Drake DavisCouncillor Drake-DavisfundingRegenerationUKSPF
Enterprising young people invited to pitch their ideas to TV business expert 24th October 2022 Young entrepreneurs in Hull, East Riding and Ryedale are being urged to pitch their enterprising ideas to a TV business expert for a chance to win a year of mentorship and up to £1,000 in funding. Aspiring young entrepreneurs aged from 16 to 29 can submit a two-minute video about their business idea to former […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessCouncillor Drake-DavisGlobal Entrepreneurship WeekHull Youth EnterpriseJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankRegenerationyouth enterprise
Top exec from Apple visits Hull ahead of Tech Week Humber 4th October 2022 A leading figure from tech giant Apple has visited Hull ahead of Tech Week Humber in November. Hannah Reid, Apple’s people director EMEIA (Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa), is on the board of advisers for Tech Week Humber, an event that reaches millions of people every year. Tech Week founder Antonio Tombanane and […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration businessC4DICllr Paul Drake DavisHull CollegeInvestmentKCOMLearning and skillsRegenerationRon Dearing UTCSiemensSiemens GamesaSTEMTechTech Week HumberTechnology
Businesses in Hull and the East Riding urged to support aspiring young entrepreneurs by becoming business mentors 30th May 2022 Hull City Council are launching a campaign to attract mentors to support aspiring young entrepreneurs in Hull during Humber Business Week, which takes place from Monday 6 – Friday 10 June. The council are working with its Youth Enterprise Ambassadors and the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, which has supported more than 700 enterprising young […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessHumber Business WeekRegenerationyouth enterprise
Hull City Council backs project to support Ukrainian women entrepreneurs 24th May 2022 Hull City Council has today announced that it will be backing a national project to support Ukrainian women entrepreneurs as part of a programme that will see women entrepreneurs from war-torn Ukraine relocate to the UK. During the first Global Entrepreneurship Congress [GEN] since before the pandemic, 6,000 ecosystem builders, ministers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors exchanged ideas […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessRegenerationUkraine
Hull will showcase its brilliant business potential at national forum 17th May 2022 The Invest Hull team at Hull City Council will be attending the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) to promote the array of opportunities available to investors in the city. The team will also be hosting a presentation on day one of the three-day show, alongside support from local businesses. The UKREiiF is […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessequinorHammonds of HullInvest HullRegenerationSiemensSiemens GamesaUniversity of HullWykeland
Humber leading the way in the digital sector as government minister visits Hull to launch the Humber Local Digital Skills Partnership 3rd March 2022 A drive to improve the digital skills of thousands of people across the Humber is being launched today following match-funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It comes as new figures reveal Hull and East Yorkshire’s tech sector is one of the fastest growing in the UK. Tech Minister Chris Philp […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration ArcobusinessChris Philp MPHEY LEPHull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise PartnershipLDSPLearning and skillsRon Dearing UTC
Future You campaign will look to inspire Hull’s next generation of entrepreneurs 1st March 2022 Hull City Council and the Hull and East Riding Youth Enterprise Partnership have commissioned two young entrepreneurs in Lab Rascals and Engaging Education to raise the profile of enterprise skills and entrepreneurship within Hull amongst young people aged 29 and under. It’s part of the “Future You” campaign to promote youth entrepreneurship and enterprise skills […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessCouncillor Daren HaleHull and East Riding Youth Enterprise PartnershipHull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise PartnershipHull Youth EnterpriseJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankLucy Beaumont
Hull City Council launches competition for young people to celebrate Neurodiversity Week 23rd February 2022 Hull City Council, along with Hull Culture and Leisure and the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank will be celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week next month by inviting young people to take part in a competition celebrating neurodiversity. Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place from March 21–27 this year. The week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes […] Read more Business Education and Learning Health and Social Care News Regeneration businesscompetitionHull Youth EnterpriseJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bankneurodiversity
Hull City Council shines a spotlight on amazing apprentice for National Apprenticeship Week 10th February 2022 Hull City Council is shining a spotlight on one of their brilliant apprentices and showcasing some great opportunities to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. National Apprenticeship Week is a week-long government-led event which highlights the exceptional work being done by employers and apprentices across the country. Georgie Roberts started her apprenticeship with the council in September, […] Read more Business News Regeneration ApprenticeshipsbusinessEmploymentEmployment HubHull Training and Adult EducationNational Apprenticeship WeekTraining
Hull City Council proud to support small businesses this Micro Biz Matters Day 1st February 2022 The annual Micro Biz Matters Day is back for Friday 25 March and is set to feature a range of special guests like Bill Esterson MP, Liz Barclay, the Small Business Commissioner, and Adam Corbally, one of Hull’s Youth Enterprise Patrons. As in previous years, the event will be sponsored by Hull City Council, the […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessHull Youth EnterpriseJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank
