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Birmingham Black Business Conference: an event from Legacy Centre of Excellence

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Location

Legacy Centre Of Excellence, 144 Potters Lane, Birmingham B6 4UU

Date and Time

9:00 am - 7:00 pm | 14th Oct 2023

Event

The Black Business Conference provides knowledge, services and networks to businesses of all kinds. It takes place on Saturday 14 October at the Legacy Centre of Excellence in Birmingham.

This year, NatWest is the headline sponsor. Actor and presenter Richard Blackwood will host the event, alongside journalist Merisha Stevenson. The day includes a business networking expo, industry-focused workshops and panel discussions featuring renowned black business leaders such as:

Paulette Simpson
Beverly Johnson
Corey Weekes
Craig Pinkney
Karl George MBE
Kenneth Gray
Deirdre LaBassiere LL.B (Hons) FTLS
Sophie Marie Bennett
Yetunde Dania
Natalie Scarlett
Zoe Bennett, BEM.

There will be plenty of advice, links and resources for both start-up and established companies.

For more information, and to book your free place, v isit the Eventbrite page.