Businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire Are Being Encouraged To Be Involved With City of Culture 2017
Businesses of all sizes across the region are being encouraged to see what they can give and gain to Hull's City of Culture in 2017.
The Hull Chamber of Commerce is encouraging businesses to get involved in the project, with specific interest on businesses that are working in the arts and culture sector.
It's hoped that those in the arts and culture industries will be able to ask about help and support needed for their own contribution to City of Culture 2017.
Viking FM attended the breakfast meeting where businesses came together to learn how they could contribute and gain from the project.
Victoria Prince, owner of Oresome Jewellery in Hull, who was involved in the original bid for City of Culture, believes this can be a great opportunity for small independent businesses...
'I think it's essential that we highlight that we've got so many hidden gems in the city and so many people doing fantastic things that it's about time people knew about it, and access it, and see what everybody's doing.'
Rick Welton who behind the Amy Johnson Festival taking place next year, explains the valuable advantages to local businesses for being involved....
'It's what businesses can give but also get back. If you look back to the Larkin with Toads Project, businesses got a lot back from that; they got increased foot fall round the shops, they got a real positive attitude around the city.'
Dr Malcom Joslin from Strategy Engage Limited believes that aspects like these can mean benefits for company employees...
'Even if its just free tickets, early access to viewings, behind the scenes. Also I think if you’re looking to recruit from further afield for that person to be able to go back to their family and say I've been offered a job in Hull and for the family to say oh yeah that’s a great place!'.