Business of Sport Newsletter

Welcome to the Autumn edition of the Business of Sport Newsletter, which includes...

*Leicester Business Festival - events to be aware of
*Does physical inactivity link to productivity/labour market participation?
*Plus events and other news...

If you require any specific support, please don't hesitate to contact Ali or visit Business of Sport.

Ali Clements, Strategic Lead
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Leicester Business Festival 2023 6th-17th November

Events include:

*Tourism Trends - Are you embracing changing consumer behaviour and future-proofing your business?
*Busting the myths around employing someone with a Learning Difficulty
*A Holistic Approach to Sport Organisation Development: Unveiling the Path to *Sustainable and Independent Organisations
*Exploring Pathways to Productivity
*Introduction to Sustainable Business Practices: Key Tips, Insights and Practical Guidance
*Green Goals - Creating a local sustainability sporting network
*Homelessness and Employability
*Rubitek Presents: Maximising Success Through Apprenticeships and T-Levels
*The Power of Choice - Responding Resourcefully Under Pressure

Leicester Business Festival - Full programme here

LBF2023 - Green Goals - Creating a local sustainability sporting network

Wed 15th Nov 12-1.30 pm at DMU

Engage local sport sector businesses, clubs and organisations and connect them to the leading work being developed and delivered through De Montfort University on the Net Zero agenda, as well as a wider peer network and other organisations committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the local sports sector.

Find out more

LBF2023 Online Event - Tourism Trends

Thurs 9th Nov 10.25 - 12 noon ONLINE

Are you embracing changing consumer behaviour and future-proofing your business?

When consumers adopted new lifestyles to cater to the isolated pandemic world around them, many of these new behaviours stuck. Marketing to these consumers is no longer the same as it was, but are we doing enough to keep up?

Find out more

Physical inactivity and workforce productivity

Do our levels of physical activity, or rather our levels of inactivity affect our ability to work and our productivity in work?

LAST CHANCE to share yours and shape some further work and insight in relation to this.

The short survey has been developed by Coventry University in partnership with the Midlands Engine and some Active Partnerships in the Midlands area.

More Information

Share your views

Events

Business Networking Breakfast - Sport

Date: Tue, 28th Nov 2023

Loughborough College is hosting an employer event on Tuesday, 28th November 2023 (note date change). This is an opportunity for employers... Read More »

LBF Online Event - Tourism Trends – Are you embracing changing consumer behaviour and future-proofing your business?

Date: Thu, 9th Nov 2023

When consumers adopted new lifestyles to cater to the isolated pandemic world around them, many of these new behaviours stuck. Marketing... Read More »

FREE Introduction to Fundraising Strategy Workshop

Date: Fri, 10th Nov 2023

We have a FREE Introduction to Developing a Fundraising Strategy Workshop, looking at how organisations can put themselves in the best... Read More »

LBF2023 - Green Goals - Creating a local sustainability sporting network

Date: Wed, 15th Nov 2023

Engage local sport sector businesses, clubs and organisations and connect them to the leading work being developed and delivered through... Read More »

SMB Group - Employer Skills Forum

Date: Wed, 29th Nov 2023

The Employer Skills Forum is designed to provide local, regional, and national employers with an opportunity to develop pipeline recruitment... Read More »

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News - linked to post 16 education

Talent Match programme designed to support SMEs with recruit in two programmes- Micro Internships and Finalist Internships.

Loughborough Talent Match has been designed to help organisations with their recruitment.

De Montfort University now offers a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Sport Management

Would suit individuals working in the sport industry who are seeking professional development or upskilling opportunities. Still time to apply & start this January.

Making connections easier around hosting placements

With 4 FE colleges and 3 universities keen to connect students with local employers, perhaps we could play a part in better connecting our local networks.

News

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre has been shortlisted for ‘The Award for Third Sector Employer of the Year’ in The Investors in People Awards 2023

Heartfelt appreciation for the honour of being shortlisted for the Investor in People Award is being felt by the team at the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre, their second national accolade of recognition this year!

Warning that climate change poses 'serious threat' to sport and physical activity in England

Climate change has put the planet, physical activity sector, and the health and happiness sport and activity brings to millions of people in England at risk.

Menopause: a natural part of life, yet often surrounded by stigma and silence.

With symptoms ranging from hot flushes to anxiety – it can be hard to feel your best during the menopause. But evidence shows that physical activity can help women manage and stay in control of their symptoms.

Sector Careers Focus - The Wider Sports and Physical Activity Sector

"When you can find a solution for them that knocks that barrier down, it's very rewarding and satisfying to know you've made a big difference in that person's... Read More »

Leicestershire residents - have your say!

Leicestershire County Council has a duty to improve the health of people living in Leicestershire and they have recently launched a consultation on proposed changes to their physical activity programmes.

Active Together Newsletters: See what's going on in you local area

Are you looking for a fun and inspiring way to stay active and healthy? Look no further than Active Together's newsletters!

LGBTQ+ community members to share their experiences with physical activity!

We would like to hear from the LGBTQ+ community across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero 2023 - Nominate today!

Nominations for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero award are now open.

New exercise app using space data aims to help those with long-term health conditions

A personalised new exercise app for people with long-term health conditions including heart and lung disease and diabetes is set to be piloted by researchers from the University of Leicester.

See all News >

Hear from the new Let's Get Moving Champions!

Brand new Let's Get Moving Champions are here and are proudly sharing their stories about the physical and mental health benefits they feel from regular physical activity, to encourage the residents of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland to move more each day.

Hear from the individuals and groups as they share their wide range of stories of what being active means to them, the challenges they've overcome, their tips and advice to help you get started and how they fit physical activity into their daily routines.

Read their stories!

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