Black Girls in Business
February 25th, 2009 by pollySTOP PRESS! “Black Girls In Business Event”
Calling all female entrepreneurs. Do you want to be motivated to action? Are you looking for an event where there is laughter, great entrepreneurial spirit, fantastic networking , sense of community and real life stories of women who are making a difference and contribution to the world of business.
Well look no further. You will not want to miss The ‘Black Girls In Business’ event to be held at The Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham, London N15 4RX on Monday 9th March 2009. After the phenomenal success of The ‘Black Boys In Business’ event, this ‘Sista’ version is bought to you by public demand.
This event is being put on by Building United Communities and g.a.p (growing aspiring people) in partnership with The Metropolitan Police, Haringey Council and Make your Mark. This is a free event with Caribbean cuisine available for sale together with stalls providing information, support and guidance in business and community initiatives.
An amazing line up of 12 inspirational female speakers from all walks of life will be sharing their journeys, aspirations, challenges, successes and achievements.
Comedienne Tameka Empson from Three Non Blondes will be hosting the event, so be prepared for lots of laughter.
The amazing line up of speakers include:
• Dounne Alexander MBE, Winner of 7 National Awards including ‘Black Business Woman of The Millenium’ and ‘Women Mean Business’
• Barbara Campbell, CEO of Barb Wire Enterprises Ltd, Winner of International Women of Excellence Awards & GAB (Gathering of Africas Best) Award.
• Juliet Alexander, TV Presenter turned University Lecturer who runs an Award Winning Media Training and Communications Consultancy
• Gina Moffatt – Princes Trust Ambassador, Entrepreneur behind the Flower Firm Blooming Scents whose Mentor is James Caan, Dragons Den
• Kubi Springer (Marketing Guru and signed to BEN TV)
Paulette West MBE, BUC Ambassador & Andrew Green, BUC Founder says:
‘Building United Communities aims to give recognition to our Business Leaders, Community Champions and Role Models. We are looking to identify the next generation of heros and sheroes and provide a platform to showcase their talents, experience and expertise to educate, empower, inspire and motivate others to follow in their footsteps.’
Although this event recognises female entrepreneurs, Black Girls In Business is open to all.
BUC will also be holding Themed Monthly Business Networking events at The African Caribbean Leadership Council, Community Center , 9 Clarendon Road, Hornsey N8 ODD.
For more information on this and upcoming events, please visit and sign up to our free website www.wetheunited.com or www.BuildingUnitedCommunities.com .
March 10th, 2009 at 3:46 am
Just got home from the most phenomenal event this year.Black Girls in Business was inspiring. It was a great range of powerful women talking from the heart about their experiences and overcoming obstacles.
We want more of these events.
March 13th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I just had to give some feedback on Black Girls in Business it was a great event with many inspirational women.
We need more of these types of events.
March 13th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Black Girls in Business was EXCEPTIONAL Great turn out, Fantastic Line up, Perfect host.
REAL Black women sharing thier emotional yet inspiring stories, I must also add that the night was not only touching but truly funny.
Loved every minute of it, cant wait for the next event.
I think your going to need a bigger venue though because it was packed!!!
April 21st, 2009 at 12:38 am
Just googled ‘Black Girls In Business’ to see video extracts and must say what an excellent event this was. Unfortunately I missed the workshop on Wednesday gone but friends tell me that I missed another great event with the community coming together to make things happen. I will definitely be attending your next workshop in May and am really looking forward to connecting with others.