Free business workshops are being held to strengthen entrepreneurship and tackle discrimination in Tamworth.
Entrepreneurs, small and medium business owners, community groups and faith leaders are being encouraged to sign up to the series of events being held at Ankerside Shopping Centre.
The workshop dates and the themes they will cover are:
- Principles of business and business start-up – Thursday, 4 September (3–5pm) and Saturday, 6 September (12–2pm).
- Principles of business strategy and resilience – Thursday, 11 September (3–5pm) and Saturday, 13 September (12–2pm).
- Principles of social inclusion in business – Thursday, 18 September (3–5pm) and Saturday, 20 September (12–2pm)
- Faith groups, hate crime and talking about prejudice – Thursday, 25 September (3–5pm) and Saturday, 27 September (12–2pm).
The workshops are being delivered by Tamworth Borough Council in partnership with Keele University and funded from part of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government community recovery fund, a grant of £600,000 awarded following civil unrest in Tamworth last year. The fund aims to enhance community cohesion and rebuild social trust in Tamworth.
Councillor Sarah Daniels, portfolio holder for cooperative council, community partnerships and antisocial behaviour said: “These workshops are an exciting opportunity for our local businesses and entrepreneurs to gain the tools they need to thrive in today’s economy while also promoting social inclusion.
“By bringing together business development with issues like cohesion and tackling prejudice, we’re helping build a Tamworth that is stronger, fairer, and more united.
“We’re proud to support this initiative with Keele University as part of our wider commitment to strengthening communities and rebuilding trust after last year’s unrest.”
The workshops are free but people are encouraged to register here.
