Open4Business from NLive Radio

Pindy Kaur , the Community Development Manager of SCCYC, the Sikh Community Centre & Youth Club, talks about the work of the organisation within the community and how it has grown under and adapted to Covid-19. Their work has resulted in a recent Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, an MBE for charitable organisations. With its new Waterside Connect Community Centre about to open, find out how...

Sarah Homer , CEO of the Brackmills Industrial Estate BID (Business Improvement District) explains her role supporting over 180 businesses, the innovative approach and how they have all reacted so positively to the Covid crisis. Learn about Sarah's hopes, aspirations and plans to bring a new tramline connecting Brackmills and the University to the town centre to relive congestion and help the envi...

Black American lecturer at the University of Northampton, Dr Diepiriye Kuku-Siemons, currently based in Hanoi, Vietnam, talks about growing up with racism in the USA, living in various countries and reflects on the George Floyd incident and the lessons to be learnt for all of us from the Black Lives Matter movement. Originally Broadcast on NLive Radio on Tuesday 9th June 2020

Cobblers's Chairman Kelvin Thomas talks from his home in Florida about the impact of Covid-19 on the Club and himself, the community work going on behind the scenes and the imminent return of football to Sixfields with the play-offs and chance for promotion. Enjoy Cobblers chat and how underneath is an important business - and community asset. Originally Broadcast on the 2nd of June 2020

Card payment expert Connie Penn updates us on the growing problems of card payment refunds and fraud arising as telephone card payments increase. This is a ticking time bomb - local retailers beware! Originally Broadcast on the 2nd of June 2020

Iain Hulmes , CEO of fast growing Wellingborough-based Pallite, explains how Covid-19 has driven the firm's innovation and growth into new business areas. Learn about how you can make a good business out of being environmentally - and how new management techniques may be emerging from the Covid crisis. Originally Broadcast on the 2nd of June 2020

Richard Beards of Northamptonshire County Council talks about the Digital Northampton project he leads, which is open to all businesses to enhance connectivity, and an upcoming virtual event 'Merged Futures'. Find out more about how Digital Northampton can help you and your business. Originally Broadcast on the 2nd of June 2020

Jo Gordon , Chief Executive of Northampton's award-winning Royal & Derngate Theatre, talks about the challenges of Covid-19 and a 'dark' theatre, her plans for and hopes for reopening and importance of the arts in the community's life and wellbeing. Learn how the Derngate is looking to work in partnership with more local charities. Originally Broadcast on the 2nd of June 2020

University of Northampton business lecturers Dr Mils Hils and Dr Masoud Hassanabadi give their views on global events, geo-politics and much more. Enjoy an informal international perspective on the news and current affairs. Originally Broadcast on the 2nd of June 2020