African Business Forum - Wolverhampton

African Business Chamber (AfBC)

Empowering  African businesses and communities in the Wolverhampton to thrive;  Unlocking untapped innovation and investment opportunities

The National Brownfield Institute (NBI), University of Wolverhampton | Springfield Campus |  School of Architecture and Built Environment (SoABE) |  Grimstone Street | Wolverhampton | WV10 0JP

We are delighted to invite you to register to join the Wolverhampton African Business Forum on Friday, 27 September 2024 in Wolverhampton during <a href="https://investwolverhampton.com/business-week/" title="https://investwolverhampton.com/business-week/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wolverhampton Business Week 2024</a> THEME: Empowering black and African businesses in the Wolverhampton to thrive and harness an inclusive economy; Unlocking untapped entrepreneurship, SME Growth, trade and investment opportunities between the Midlands (UK) and AfricaVenue:The National Brownfield Institute (NBI), University of Wolverhampton | Springfield Campus | School of Architecture and Built Environment (SoABE) | Grimstone Street | Wolverhampton | WV10 0JP Join the forum to connect with other like minded leaders, businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs, academia, faith communities and students across the region. <h2>Discussion Topics</h2>The discussions and speakers will explore and cover following topics:<ul><li>Wolverhampton economic review, trends and growth opportunities.</li><li>Establishing a condusive environmnent for startups and SME businesses to thrive</li><li>Empowering African and Caribbean diaspora businesses and professionals.</li><li>Starting and growing resilient ethnic minority startups and family businesses.</li><li>Unlocking diversity through inclusive leadership and economic participation.</li><li>Tackling digital divide, transformation, diversity and inclusion.</li><li>Driving growth through innovation and entrepreneurship.</li><li>Closing access to finance and investment capital gaps.</li><li>Investment readiness and growth strategies for early stage businesses</li><li>Tackling unemployment, skills shortage and migrants integration gaps.</li><li>Navigating the future of work, skills and path to professional excellence.</li><li>African diaspora in STEM (healthcare, engineering, energy, construction and technlogy)</li><li>Unlocking economic opportunities, investments and partnerships between The Wolverhampton and African economies.</li><li>Ethnic minority wellbeing, mental health and access to healthcare services.</li><li>Supporting women in business</li></ul> <h2>The Agenda</h2>13:30 - 14:30 Session 114:30 - 15:00 Break15:00 - 16:00 Session 2 <h2>Speakers</h2>Eugene Nizeyimana - CEO, African Business Chamber (AfBC)Tapiwa Mtemachani - Director of Transformation and Partnership, Black Country Integrated Care Board in Strategy and Operations, NHSJay Patel - Business Development &amp; Investment Manager, Wolverhampton City CouncilJanet Bayley - Knowledge Transfer Manager, SoABE &amp; National Brownfield Institute at the University of WolverhamptonProf Yong Wang - Professor in Family Business &amp; Entrepreneurship, Wolverhampton Business School.Jayne Shields - International Trade Adviser, Department for Business and Trade (DBT)Ifeoma Onoja - Lecturer in Strategy and Operations, University of WolverhamptonHellen Chiuriri - Founder, Allergi-lertDr Alvine Dongmo-Noumey - Founder &amp; CEO of Migrant Empowerment GroupOlukorede Oyewoga - Former President, British Computer Society and Data Science Graduate, University of WolverhamptonMore TBC <h2>About Wolverhampton African Network</h2>AfBC Wolverhampton - African Business Network and The Forum is a business-led initiative aimed at empowering African diaspora businesses and engagement; increasing regional economic ties, commercial connectivity, trade relations, investment, innovation, knowledge transfer and strengthening cultural with Africa. <h2>Join our Network</h2>Join the AfBC Wolverhampton African Business Network to get involved in the conversations, start and grow your business, enhance entrepreneurial and leadership skills, gain access to funding and procurement opportunities, accelerate export and import to Africa, and influence regional policies and strategies. <a href="https://african-chamber.com/afbc-wolverhampton" title="https://african-chamber.com/afbc-wolverhampton" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Find more</a>Join our social media community now on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wolverhamptonafricannetwork/" title="https://www.facebook.com/wolverhamptonafricannetwork/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolverhampton-african-network/?viewAsMember=true" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolverhampton-african-network/?viewAsMember=true" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> and be a part of the conversation and receive updates on our activities.

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