New Small Business Ambassador for Brighton & Hove Seeks Dialogue with Entrepreneurs

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Councillor Mohammed Asaduzzaman, having served as the mayor of Brighton & Hove for a year, has taken on a new role as the city's small business ambassador. In this capacity, he aims to foster a strong relationship with local business owners and entrepreneurs to better understand their challenges. As part of this initiative, Councillor Asaduzzaman will be hosting bi-monthly surgeries at Jubilee Library, starting with an event on August 14. These sessions will provide a platform for small business owners to share their concerns and ideas, allowing the council to tailor its support and resources more effectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • Councillor Mohammed Asaduzzaman has been appointed as Brighton & Hove's small business ambassador, succeeding a year as the city's mayor.
  • He will host bi-monthly surgeries at Jubilee Library, beginning with an event on August 14, to engage with local business owners and entrepreneurs.
  • As ambassador, Councillor Asaduzzaman aims to address the challenges faced by small businesses and enhance the council's support for the local economy.
  • The initiative builds on existing city programs, such as the Business & Intellectual Property Centre and the Brighton & Hove Growth Hub, which connect to the national Business Growth Service.
  • Councillor Asaduzzaman emphasizes the importance of small businesses in shaping the city's identity, culture, and economic stability.

Statistics:

  • The small business surgeries will be held bi-monthly at Jubilee Library.
  • The first event will take place on Thursday, August 14.
  • Councillor Asaduzzaman will continue to hold these surgeries as the small business ambassador for Brighton & Hove.
  • The Business & Intellectual Property Centre has been supporting local businesses, while the Brighton & Hove Growth Hub provides resources linked to the national Business Growth Service.

Sources:

  • "Our new small business ambassador will host regular surgeries in Jubilee Library as he looks to build a strong dialogue with business owners and entrepreneurs." (Brighton & Hove City Council)
  • "Councillor Mohammed Asaduzzaman said: 'From local shops to market traders and those running our beloved festivals, these small businesses are more than just economic units - they are cultural contributors, employers and anchors of trust on our high streets.'" (Councillor Mohammed Asaduzzaman, Brighton & Hove City Council)
  • "Successful initiatives include the Business & Intellectual Property Centre and the Brighton & Hove Growth Hub, which links directly to the new national Business Growth Service launched recently by national government." (Brighton & Hove City Council)