Empowering ethnic minority-owned businesses to win new business..........................................................................
The Minority Business Matters programme caters to ethnic minority businesses, or EMBs (defined as entities that are at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds) with targeted support directed towards startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
One-on-one support, educational programs, networking opportunities, and chances to pitch, Minority Business Matters is your gateway to elevate your business.
- Personalised business support
- Connections with leading brands and the public sector
- Pitching opportunities
- Networking events
- Peer-to-peer support
- Workshops and knowledge sessions
- Bite-sized learning programs
- Sustainability and social value assistance
Who's included? Open to leaders within all Waltham Forest-based ethnic minority businesses. This initiative particularly encourages participation from those who identify as LGBTQ+ or have disabilities.
Who are they? Minority Business Matters is a collaboration between Heart of the City, dedicated to kickstarting responsible business journeys for small enterprises in London, and MSDUK, the UK's foremost supplier diversity organization.
