1st ACF Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship Conference

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Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is no small feat, presenting a host of personal and professional challenges for those looking to establish new businesses. Consider however, the numerous additional hurdles faced by ethnic minority entrepreneurs, ranging from reduced social access to funding networks to abject racism, so the need for Business Support to directly address inclusivity and diversity is absolutely crucial.

The ACF Fostering Inclusivity and Diversity Within Business Support Conference on Thursday November 16, 2023 will help key stakeholders to understand what they need to work on and how they can do this. Vaughan Gething MS, Minister for Economy will formally inaugurate the conference and will also share his invaluable insights on this topic.

Together we will:

• Create an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem for all individuals, regardless of their ethnic or diverse background, to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations and contribute to the economy.
• Empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the necessary knowledge, skills, targeted professional support, and networks to transform their ideas into thriving businesses.

We will achieve this by sharing our ACF innovative working blueprint which, at its core, places cultural sensitivity, emotional well-being, psychological considerations, and cultural factors at the forefront of every individual entrepreneur's journey.

This deliberate approach ensures that business support is not a one-size-fits-all model but is instead flexible, bespoke, and tailored to the unique needs of each person, thereby dismantling barriers that disproportionately affect ethnic minorities.

What to expect at the conference:

• Informed Discussions: Engage in insightful discussions led by experts, addressing inclusivity and diversity in business support.
• Practical Insights: Gain practical insights on creating an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem and supporting aspiring entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of attendees, including policy makers, business leaders, and fellow entrepreneurs.
• ACF Showcase: Explore the innovative ACF model, which emphasises both business ideas and individual support.
• Actionable Takeaways: Leave with concrete strategies and a commitment to drive positive change in business support, fostering inclusivity and diversity.

Join us!

This conference invites you to be part of a significant movement and critical shift in business support. Unite with policy makers, entrepreneurs, academics, business leaders, support organisations, finance institutions, donors, and the broader business community. This is our platform to actively share knowledge, tackle challenges, and uncover opportunities to shape business environments that genuinely reflect the diversity and vibrancy of our communities.

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