The face of Scotland’s SME community is changing – be part of it!

Visibly invisible - Can you see me? Can you hear me? The value of the BME woman in Scotland.

Following the exponential success of the Bright Futures Women’s Leadership and Enterprise program, Radiant and Brighter is launching the Bright Future’s Scotland Conference. The first of its kind, this conference will bring together women from BME communities with women from across Scotland’s enterprising communities. The minority ethnic population is 4% of Scotland’s total population and together we will celebrate diversity as the cornerstone of innovation and reflect Scotland’s growing entrepreneurial base.

Funded by Scottish Government through the Aspiring communities Fund, the Women’s Enterprise and Leadership program has supported BME women to develop ideas into business, author books and acquire jobs. Successfully overcoming barriers and making a growing contribution to the economy. In just over 7 months, the program has brought together over 90 women into a shared learning space, supporting each other to succeed and becoming effective contributors to the whole of Scottish society.

We are delighted to annouce that Aileen Campbell Cabinet Secretary for Communites and Local Government will be our keynote speaker.

Research by the University of Strathclyde has found ethnic minority entrepreneurs in Scotland need more engagement and support from the government and key industry partners to start and grow successful businesses. According to the analysis, 44% of ethnic minorities in Scotland have a family business background and 12% of ethnic minority adults intend to start a business in the next three years. This event will be the next step in unlocking the full entrepreneurship potential of Scotland’s women – a celebration of diversity, new ideas and collaborations.

The pioneering partnership established between Radiant and Brighter, Women’s Enterprise Scotland and the Royal Bank of Scotland will strengthen business networks and support for BME women. It will open the conversation and bring new perspectives, thought leadership and exciting new business ideas to benefit Scotland’s economy.

The vibrant program will include a play performed by the Bright Futures Scotland women depicting their real life stories and experiences and a showcase of businesses run by women from across Scotland.

A bus will be leaving from the Radiant and Brighter offices at 8.30am to Gogarburn and back from Gogarburn at 2.10pm to return to Glasgow at £10 per person. To book and make payment arrangements, please email admin@radiantandbrighter.com, call 0141 3141487 or pop into the office. Please let us know if you would like to book the bus by Monday 3rd September.

We welcome questions for the diversity discussion that will form part of the day. If you have any questions please send them to admin@radiantandbrighter.com or bring them with you on the day.

Dress code: Cultural attire is warmly welcomed, or smart/casual business wear (if you don't have cultural wear).

Do you have any special requirements we should be aware of, for example, special diets or access requirements? if so please email admin@radiantandbrighter.com

We look forward to seeing you!