The HIVE women's business incubator attracts more than 360 female members in its first year

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In its maiden year, Scotland’s first women’s business incubator run by a local authority has attracted more than 360 female members - with demand remaining strong into 2025.Twenty-six new female led businesses have emerged with support from The HIVE in Airdrie, with another 13 identified in its start-up pipeline.The new start businesses operate in a range of sectors including financial services, technology, education, childminding, beauty, health and wellbeing and creative services.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android As well as desks, offices, meeting rooms, beauty and well-being treatment rooms available to book, women using The HIVE have access to free one-to-one coaching and mentoring, advice on how to access funding, one-to-one Business Gateway advice and monthly learning and networking events.A total of 4988 hours of workspace has so far been booked and used by local women seeking to establish and grow their businesses ventures in North Lanarkshire.Liz, of Change for Good Therapies, said: “The HIVE was a game changer for me."It’s an inspiring community of businesswomen, with free training, networking and business support.”Open seven days a week, from 8am until 9pm, at One Wellwynd, the workspace is designed for flexible use, recognising that many women balance entrepreneurial ambition with