Celebrating Success: A New Video Interview Series from your BID

We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new video interview series: City Centre Success Stories.

This inspiring series will shine a spotlight on the remarkable people, businesses, and initiatives that are shaping the future of our city centre. Each month, we’ll bring you exclusive conversations with entrepreneurs, community leaders, and creative visionaries who are making a difference—proving that Stoke-on-Trent is a place not to be forgotten or unconsidered to grow and thrive. 


 

Why Celebrate City Centre Success?

Our city centre is the beating heart of Stoke-on-Trent. From bustling shops and innovative eateries to thriving cultural institutions and entrepreneurial ventures, it’s a space where diversity and innovation and combatting perception comes to life. With City Centre Success Stories, we aim to share the positive ripple effects created by the people who call this area home.

By celebrating these stories, we hope to:

• Inspire others to pursue their passions and believe in the potential of the city centre.

• Highlight local talent and the rich variety of industries and ideas present here.

• Encourage investment in our community by showcasing its growth and vitality.

What to Expect from Each Episode

Each monthly episode will focus on a different individual or group that’s driving success in the city centre. Expect engaging, uplifting interviews that dive into:

• Their journey—how they got started and what keeps them going.

• Challenges they’ve overcome and lessons learned along the way.

• Their vision for the future of the city centre and how others can get involved.

Whether it’s a family-owned shop bringing generations of expertise to customers, a new start-up shaking up its industry, or a community project that’s transforming lives, this series will offer a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Stoke-on-Trent truly unique. Hosted by BID Support Officer, Emily Whitehead, expect to hear conversations of courage and a refreshing perspective on businesses well worth your attention in our town:
 

"With some already fantastic national coverage and press, Stoke-on-Trent is being recognised as a the place to watch, visit and do business in." shares Emily. "From exciting cultural experiences & innovative links between heritage and a digital world to a vibrant city in which to grow a business & build a life. We all have a role to play to amplify the positive messaging and develop success through collaboration and energised communities."
 

Get Involved

The first episode of City Centre Success Stories launches in February, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Be sure to follow Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID - we're present across all main social media channels - for updates, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes content.

Have a success story of your own to share? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at marketing@stokeontrentbid.co.uk and let’s keep the conversation going. To be considered, all that we ask is that you are a business owner, entrepreneur or creative that is part of the business community in our levy zone, or continously contributes work to the vitality of Stoke-on-Trent City Centre.