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Why inclusion is good for business, and how to make it work
A new conference coming to Ipswich this March aims to give local employers practical tools to embed diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into everyday business practice – and make the case for why it matters to the bottom line.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Civil engineer crowned Suffolk New College Apprentice of the Year
Two former primary school classmates who hadn't seen each other for a decade were reunited at Suffolk New College's annual awards ceremony in Ipswich, where Gemma Moss, a 24-year-old civil engineer from Beccles, was crowned Apprentice of the Year.News
University of Suffolk to host International Women's Day leadership panel
Senior leaders, including Suffolk's first female Chief Constable, will discuss whether organisations are doing enough to enable women to lead, at a free public event on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.News
Charity football tournament calls on businesses for Suffolk Mind
Commercial cleaning firm Vivo Clean has launched its first-ever charity five-a-side football tournament to help bring Ipswich businesses together for mental health support and raise vital funds for Suffolk Mind.by
Matt Stott
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Mid Suffolk Business Exhibition returns in March
Stowmarket Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Mid Suffolk Business Exhibition on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, at The Barn, Stonham Barns.byMatt Stott
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Ipswich Thrive: Business Festival expands to over 30 events
Entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses can access more than 30 free workshops, networking sessions and expert masterclasses this March when Ipswich Thrive business festival returns, doubling in scale after last year's successful debut.byMatt Stott
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Cyber security programme approves first local projects
A new cyber security programme has received more than 150 expressions of interest from local businesses – almost three times its target – as it approves its first eight projects.byMatt Stott
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College and university launch charity-business platform
Suffolk New College and University of Suffolk brought together over a dozen local charities and businesses in a new event designed to build partnerships beyond traditional fundraising. Organisers plan to make it an annual Christmas fixture.byMatt Stott
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Roadshow aims to unlock millions in apprenticeship funding
Suffolk businesses are being urged to maximise their apprenticeship levy funds at a series of roadshow events designed to help employers access millions in unspent funding that would otherwise return to central government.byMatt Stott
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Suffolk careers fair offers youngsters glimpse of opportunities on their doorstep
From the army to zoology, 3,000 local pupils aged 11-14 discovered job prospects across multiple industries at a careers event that showcased the breadth of opportunities available in the region.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Final call for Suffolk financial, insurance and professional services businesses to showcase excellence
Local finance, insurance and professional services firms have until this Thursday to enter the inaugural awards celebrating outstanding work across the sector.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Innovate Suffolk appoints new chair and announces November hackathon
Christine Geeson has been named as the new Chair of Innovate Suffolk, with the organisation also revealing plans for a three-day hackathon at SuffolkOne in November.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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