Join us for our quarterly networking event organised by the Community Building team at Black South West Network and the team at VOSCUR, and meet other local community organisations and businesses, learn what services they provide to collaborate and/or develop future partnerships!
Networking is an essential part of organisational development. That is why we are joining our networking events to build on social capital and improve collaborative relationships with other like-minded community organisations and businesses.
About this event
This networking event is designed to cultivate and strengthen relationships between non-for-profit community organisations and for-profit businesses.
This event is dedicated to building connections, enabling founders to promote their businesses/organisations, expand their networks, and engage in informative discussions. Expect a delightful mix of refreshments and ample opportunities for networking.
Who is this event for?
This event is for all local community organisations and businesses including those led by Black and racially minoritised leaders.
- Founders and owners looking to broaden their network and meet new people
- Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations looking to partner with for profit businesses
- Asset owners looking to meet local businesses to add to their contractor lists
- Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to promote their services
- New organisation founders who want to connect with other founders on a similar journey
- Entrepreneurs seeking to understand what support is available to help them grow or start their business
What will be covered?
- Welcome from the teams
- Food and refreshments
- Speed dating type introductions and asks
- Meet, Mingle, Connect
- Spotlight opportunities
Who will we hear from?
- Dionne Draper, Lead of the VCSE Academy, VOSCUR
- Nathalie Sherring, Regional Capacity Building Manager, Black South West Network
What else do I need to know?
BSWN runs various programmes, training sessions and one to one support sessions for bespoke advice. If you would like to know more about a certain topic(s), please let the team know at community.development@bswn.org.uk.
If you are a for profit business and you would like to arrange a one to one session you can select from the calendar here.
Voscur is the local support and development agency for Bristol’s Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise sector. If you would like to know more please email info@voscur.org
The Meet, Mingle and Connect will be done over food and refreshments provided by a local caterer.
Notice of Consent
Materials from the workshops can be shared with attendees after each session. By registering for a ticket, you opt into the BSWN newsletter and give permission to be contacted regarding our future programme of events, programmes and opportunities. If you would like to be removed from this mailing list, please email us on blackswnetwork@gmail.com
