How can research create a more sustainable fire service? The @UniOfHull and @HumbersideFire are using carbon mapping tools to better understand the environmental impact of supply chain decisions. Read more on page 23: commerce-industry.co.uk/comm… #Sustainability #UniversityOfHull

What is driving regional industry forward? Discover @sevadis, Sievi, @BG_Solicitors, @ForresterBoyd, Rainham Steel, @KirkbyLindsey and HICA Training Academy in the latest Commerce & Industry. #CommerceAndIndustry #BusinessGrowth commerce-industry.co.uk/comm…

Can the North turn its £68bn tech ecosystem into a global powerhouse? TECH SY’s Northern Tech Summit will unite entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers in Sheffield to tackle barriers to growth and strengthen connections. #NorthernTech commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

Who will turn a shortlist place into a trophy? Twenty-seven organisations are in the running for the @HEYBizAwards 2026, with winners across 12 categories crowned on 19 November. #BusinessAwards #HEY commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

How can training better reflect the needs of local employers? HEY LSIP 2.0 will guide skills and workforce development across Hull and East Yorkshire between 2026 and 2029. Explore the plan on pages 6 and 7: commerce-industry.co.uk/comm… #SkillsDevelopment #HullAndEastYorkshire

Can research help protect the one in four properties expected to face flood risk by mid-century? @UniOfHull and @UWEBristol are leading PFRnet+, uniting five universities to accelerate practical flood resilience solutions. #FloodResilience commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

Should financial help towards a first home be given as a gift or a loan? @ForresterBoyd explains why families should consider repayment, control and tax before providing support. Read more on page 12: commerce-industry.co.uk/comm… #FirstTimeBuyers #FinancialPlanning

Why is Hull’s low carbon infrastructure attracting international attention? Japanese officials visited the Hull Heat Network to see how it will deliver cleaner heating to city centre buildings and support net zero ambitions. #Hull #LowCarbon commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

How ready is your business for fleet electrification? @sevadis provides connected workplace and home charging solutions designed to simplify energy monitoring, expenses and fleet management. Explore the solutions on page 9: commerce-industry.co.uk/comm… #EVCharging #FleetManagement

Who will power the UK’s growing space sector? @hullcollegegrp and @SpaceHubYorks will unite industry and education leaders on 8 October to turn the workforce challenge into action. #SpaceSector #FutureSkills commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

How much difference can £50,000 make close to home? In two years, The Bradbury Foundation has backed 30 projects supporting over 10,000 people across Lincolnshire and the East Riding, with grants of up to £2,000 still available. #CommunityFunding commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

What does it take to keep a creative agency thriving for 20 years? Lincoln-based @ShootingStar_UK has marked two decades after supporting 300+ clients, employing 40+ people and creating opportunities for 100+ young people. #Lincolnshire #Business commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

Can the Humber give Britain’s coastal economies a stronger voice? @HumberMandR has joined 10 other founding clusters to launch a national network focused on skills, innovation and supply chains. #MaritimeUK #Humber commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

Could Hull help launch Britain’s future space workforce? @hullcollegegrp's ORBIT programme will connect vocational learners with space careers and offer free micromodules to colleges nationwide. #SpaceCareers #Hull commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

How did a mother and daughter turn TikTok success into national growth? Dolly's Desserts now has 1.7m followers and 40 employees across three Barnsley sites, with @BarnsleyBiz grants helping expand production. #Barnsley #BusinessGrowth commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

Will your business be ready when recycling rules expand in March 2027? All businesses will need separate recycling and food waste collections. Find out what to prepare for on page 11: e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=com… #BusinessWaste #Recycling

Where should Bridlington’s next chapter begin? Local businesses can share their priorities with Cllr Anne Handley at a free roadshow at @bridspa on 28 September, covering regeneration, the visitor economy and business support. #Bridlington commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

How will @GyFishMarket showcase the port, specialist training and vessel services supporting the UK’s largest offshore wind operations and maintenance cluster at WindEnergy Hamburg? #OffshoreWind #Grimsby #WindEnergyHamburg commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

How does HICA turn workplace training into wider community value? HICA shares the organisation’s care sector expertise with employers across the region, while income from external training is reinvested into its care and support services. Page 4: commerce-industry.co.uk/comm… #HICA

What comes next for a Hull agency after record growth? Ten years after launching, @DionyAgency is opening a Leeds office and recruiting five roles across paid social, SEO, strategy, digital PR and technical. #BusinessGrowth #DigitalMarketing commerce-industry.co.uk/late…