Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Celebrate Black History Month with Islington Chamber of Commerce and Voluntary Action Islington!
Islington Expo will bring the borough together to celebrate the vibrancy and importance of Black & Minority Ethnic (BME) businesses and their contribution to the local economy and Islington’s unique community spirit.
The day provides panel discussions, information and workshops to support local businesses, BME business stalls, workshops and opportunities for networking, with a delicious range of food on sale from some of Islington’s best BME restaurants.
Agenda:
12:30pm – 2:15pm
BME restaurant stalls selling food for lunch
Council reps offering advice to local business owners
BME business stalls
2:15pm – 3:15pm
Opening Speech from Mayor of Islington
Talal Karim – Director, Fin Future
Ronke Lawal – Chief Executive, Islington Chamber of Commerce
Peter Mudahy – PAKS Cosmetics
3:30pm – 4:00pm – Dawn Grant – CEO Black Economics and Black Business Forum
4:00pm – 5:00pm – Bebe Clement – “How to Get the Best out of Networking” Seminar
5:00pm – 6:00pm – Networking @ bar across the round.
This event is FREE to attend but you must pre-register in order to attend the event.
For any questions please email info@islingtonchamber.org.uk
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