The Inspire Programme

A new project has been set up by oneLondon to support the Capital's black and minority ethnic food sector companies to explore their creative potential and grow their business. The project will last from September 2004 to March 2006, and is supported with finance from the London Development Agency's INSPIRE programme.

CCC's first Networking Event for 2005 was held on Thursday, 10th February, at One Three Nine Caribbean Restaurant, 139 Wardour Street, London, W1. This event was used to introduce the programme to Caribbean Food and Drink business people.

Theme: The Inspire Programme (LDA Innovation funding).
How can your business can benefit from this programme?
Guests taking part included representatives from sponsors - One London, GLE, London Development Agency and the Food Centre at South Bank University.
Motivational Speaker - Philip Allen - Raising the profile of Caribbean Cuisine

People who attended the events did the following. Listened to speakers. Took part in discussions. Forged new business relationships. Shared news. Experienced a new central London Caribbean Restaurant.

Opportunities offered:

Identify your business challenges and your creative potential.

Inspiration from successful food businesses

Business networking and mentoring opportunities

Free capacity building workshops on topics such as:

Marketing

Health and Safety Regulations

New Food labelling regulations,

Scaling up

Supply chain - Sourcing ingredients

Food design

Finance

For more information telephone Caribbean Food Emporium on 0870 286 1700, or email office@caribbeanfoodemporium.co.uk

or telephone One London on 020 7403 0300, or email food@one-london.com.