Solent LEP’s peer networking programme seeks diverse professionals

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The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership is inviting ethnically diverse professionals and senior leadership business members to joins its new peer networking programme.

The programme has been set up to build networks and strengthen participants’ businesses, offering the opportunity to learn from each other’s experience and establish connections.

The Solent LEP’s Chair, and Equality and Diversity Champion, Rachael Randall said: “This is an excellent opportunity for decision makers from ethnically diverse communities – this could be a team leader, manager, or owner – to boost their knowledge for future success, and to connect with people from similar backgrounds, who may have encountered comparable challenges and opportunities as professionals in Solent-based businesses.

“They’ll be able to share and discuss their experiences with trusted peers, working in small groups on common business issues, discussing challenges and implementing workable solutions.

“I urge anybody who thinks they might benefit from this peer networking opportunity to register with us – the start date is 22 March, so don’t miss out.”

The free programme is open to decision makers in the Solent region from businesses which turnover more than £1 million, and will be delivered through a partnership between the Solent LEP, Barclays, and Menzies LLP via a mixture of face-to-face and online peer group sessions.

Phil Wright, from Menzies, said: “It’s always interesting to understand the complexity of different businesses and the passion and drive of the people making it a success. That’s what makes our job so rewarding and why we are proud to work alongside the Solent LEP and Barclays as part of the ‘Peer Network for Ethnically Diverse Professionals’. We are looking forward to supporting business owners wherever we can, helping them to exceed their business goals and aspirations.”

Mark Stuckey, from Barclays, said: “We’re committed to enhancing social inclusion in our communities, so are delighted to be working in partnership with the Solent LEP and Menzies to connect ethnically diverse local business leaders, learn from shared experiences and support their businesses to thrive.”

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Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset. A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise. Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.