The Local Economy Board is responsible for maximising the contribution of the local economy to the city and improving the level of entrepeneurship and small businesses in the most deprived parts of the city.
Think BiG ... make it your business
More residents in Sheffield’s deprived areas could soon be setting up and running their own businesses, thanks to a scheme to encourage entrepreneurial spirit among people in Sheffield’s poorest neighbourhoods. BiG is the result of Sheffield’s LEGI bid, which has now received £24.6m of government funding over four years. It will be delivered in partnership with external support agencies .