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Access to finance for BAME entrepreneurs
Difficulties in accessing finance has been identified as one of the key barriers to growth for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) entrepreneurs.
Research conducted by Black South West Network (BSWN) in 2018 identified key obstacles facing business owners – as well as strengths – in order to understand and tackle the challenges faced.
The organisation will aim to address some of these barriers at a free event at the Engine Shed on Wednesday, June 26 from 6pm to 8pm, which will focus on finance and accessibility.
Donna Thomas, an investment manager at social impact investment company Resonance, and Peaches Golding OBE, Lord-Lieutenant of Bristol and award-winning executive and non-executive director, will be among the keynote speakers.
Donna’s speech, A Journey to Investment, will explore the process of social enterprises successfully applying for and receiving investment.
Panelists from Black South West Network’s second BAME Business Network event
Following the speeches, there will be a panel discussion focusing on access to finance, with Matt West, local business manager at Metro Bank, Shelly O’Gilvie, business developer at BB Energy, and Donna Thomas.
The BAME Business Sector research project and the BAME Business Network are two main components in BSWN’s economic inclusion strategy that aims to develop the BAME business sector in Bristol to improve its connectivity and sustainability.
For more information and to register for the event, visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-asian-business-network-event-access-to-finance-for-bame-entrepreneurs-tickets-60369450652
Read more: New network to boost BAME business development in Bristol
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