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Made In Ely Podcast Episode 15: From Apprentice to Business Owner: How Jade Raymond Built PA Answer Into an Award-Winning Business

Success doesn’t always come from following the path you originally planned. For Jade Raymond, owner of Ely-based PA Answer, what started as an apprenticeship turned[…]

Made In Ely Podcast Episode 14: From an Empty House to a New Beginning: Caroline Deeprose and the Angels Foundation UK

Sometimes, a business or organisation begins with a carefully written plan, a detailed strategy and a clear vision of where it will eventually go. Sometimes,[…]

Ely Work Collective Small Business Summer Party

Introducing the Small Business Summer Party – in aid of Ely Foodbank

This September, we’re doing something we’ve wanted to do for a while: throwing a party just for Ely’s small business community. Running a business or[…]

Made In Ely Podcast Episode 13: More Than Just Board Games – How Odyssey Games is Building Community in Ely

When people think of a board game shop, they often picture shelves stacked with Monopoly, Scrabble and a few familiar classics. Step inside Odyssey Games[…]

One Year Since We Started. Three Months Since We Opened. Here’s What We’ve Learned.

A year ago, Ely Work Collective was just an idea. We knew there had to be a better way for people to work locally. Somewhere[…]

Made In Ely Podcast Episode 12: From Market Stall to Ely Institution: The Story Behind Silver Oak Coffee

If you’ve spent any time in Ely over the past few years, chances are you’ve enjoyed a coffee from Silver Oak. Whether it’s from their[…]

Made in Ely Podcast Episode 11: Helena’s Mission to Help Women Feel Like Themselves Again

Some businesses are built around a product. Others are built around a purpose. When Helena founded Helrica Massage Clinic, it wasn’t simply about opening another[…]

Halfway Through the Year: Where Are You Heading Next?

It’s hard to believe we’re already at the halfway point of the year. Whether January feels like yesterday or a lifetime ago, now is the[…]

Made In Ely Podcast Episode 10: From Greek Street Food to Canadian Poutine: The Story Behind Papa’s Locas

When most people think of food trucks, they probably picture burgers, pizza, or loaded fries. But for Anthi and Nick, the founders of Papa’s Locas,[…]