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WHAT IS THE
STAFFORDSHIRE BLACK BUSINESS NETWORK?
How We Help
Staffordshire Black Business Network is a support network that acts as a voice of minority Black owned businesses in the Staffordshire area. We have a vision of fostering and maintaining economic growth and development of the Black businesses in Staffordshire and working collaboratively with other organisations to help create a positive environment for businesses in the Staffordshire area.
We believe that we can collectively build sustainable and resilient businesses, and that our resilience can be fostered with the help and support of a community.
Our key objectives include:
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Collating information and discussing issues relating to black owned businesses in the Staffordshire area.
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Representing black business owners at a strategic level.
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Providing useful business information and guidance to all businesses irrespective of ethnicity.
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Being a focal point of reference of interactions between black owned businesses in Staffordshire.
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Hosting business workshops/network meetings/conferences and social events.
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Liaising with Council Economic Development Teams in matters related to business development.
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Engaging with other Forum inside and outside Staffordshire in the interest of business.
IMPACT
SBBN has helped several members secure grant funding and provided expertise, with regard to business expansion and growth. It has also provided mentorship to business owners and helped with networking, information sharing, and business development opportunities.
MEETINGS:
Staffordshire Black Business Network meets on the last Wednesday of every month. You can contact any of the board members below to add items to the meeting agenda or bring your issues to the meetings.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, 25th of September 2024.
Time: 4pm to 5:30pm.
Venue: Room 1, Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, ST1 5BE.
You can also join via Microsoft Teams via this link
Meeting Link: https://shorturl.at/vGM25
Meeting ID: 346 959 324 792
Passcode: tpptc
BECOME A MEMBER:
It is free to join the Staffordshire Black Business Network.
Any business owner, regardless of ethnicity can join.
Kindly become a member or share your thoughts by following this link:
Staffordshire Black Business Network Registration Form
Contact the Board Members:
Dr Tolu Olarewaju: t.olarewaju@keele.ac.uk | 07808836580
Mrs Monica Cru-Hall: monica@therapynorthstaffs.uk | 07866604988
Mr Oke Epia: o.epia@checkcarbonfact.com | 07466578979
Mr Maurice Thaw: Maurice@collabta.co.uk | 07772037792
