September 19, 2023 8.45 am This story is over 9 months old

How Ukrainian refugees integrated into the Lincolnshire business community

Ukrainian refugees striving to make a difference in Lincolnshire
Ukrainian refugees and friends Olha Kozub, Olha Skiryn, and Maryna Yakubovska plan to open a Ukrainian cafe in Grantham. They are pictured with their friend Nina Marchenko (second from the right) who is setting up her own business as a lawyer.

Leaving war-ravaged Ukraine was scary and daunting for refugees, but their passion, drive and determination has aided their integration into the local business landscape in Lincolnshire.

Navigating a new country’s business market brings its challenges. We spoke to a video production business owner and the founder of a Ukrainian Hub Portal connecting skilled refugees to potential customers, who is also launching a cafe with fellow refugees.

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