This event will engage with high level entrepreneurs and leaders of organisations to appear as guest speakers on various business topics. Speakers will be from the DIT, Wolverhampton University, a local business, the Fire Service, the City Council and a Local Bank. Local politicians will also be involved to give some overview on topical issues concerning business of the minorities in our area. We also invite Black Country businesses to display their goods and Services at the event, however please contact WBBN for details.
This event is aimed at Black Country businesses to showcase themselves in our area, along with learning from local expert speakers. Attendance will open up various opportunities for trade and future engagements.
What will attendees gain from attending this event?
Grow your business and learn from the expert speakers who will be attending the event: DIT, Wolverhampton University, a local business, the Fire Service, the City Council, a local bank.
Agenda:
6.00 - 6.10pm - Introduction of speakers by Janet Smith - JS Associates
6.10 - 6.15pm - Welcome remark by WBBN Executive Director, Sam Duru
6.15 - 6.35pm - Ms Samantha Samuels – Station Commander Fallings Park Fire Station, West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS)
6.35 - 6.55pm - Mr Gerald La Touche JP, MA, MIEX– International Trade Adviser (DIT) West Midlands
6.55 - 7.15pm - Dr Paschal Anosike Associate Professor for Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Director Centre for African Entrepreneurship & Leadership (CEAL), University of Wolverhampton
7.15 - 7.25pm - Comfort break
7.25 - 7.45pm - Mr Demo Andu LLB (Hon.) LLM. MBA. Local Entrepreneur
7.45 - 8.05pm - Mr Lakhbir Singh–Local Director Metro Bank, Wolverhampton
8.05 - 8.25pm - City of Wolverhampton Representation (to be confirmed)
8.25 - 8.50pm - Panel Discussion
8.50 - 9.00pm - Vote of thanks by Mr Michael Bolorunduro, WBBN Director.