The African Business Chamber (AfBC) is a UK organization that represents African businesses. It aims to support African entrepreneurs and accelerate business growth through networking events, training programs, publications, and other resources. Key activities include weekly webinars on business survival during COVID-19, an upcoming launch event in September 2020, and an annual conference. Membership is available to businesses and provides opportunities to connect with other professionals and access new opportunities.

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WELCOME 03
OUR PURPOSE 04
WHAT WE DO 05
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND BOARD COMMITTEE 06
MEMBERSHIP 07
EVENTS 09
PARTNERSHIP 14
CONTACT US 16
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African Business Chamber (AfBC) is the UK’s
business organisation representing African
owned businesses and entrepreneurs in the
UK. We are the collective voice of African
businesses in the UK.
AfBC organises events and runs a number of
campaigns aimed at empowering and
supporting the organisation, its members and
the business community around the United
Kingdom to accelerate growth, enhance
productivity, access new opportunities,
showcase products and solutions, and
highlight the needs of African businesses.
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WELCOME

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• Based in Birmingham, our aspiration is to be the voice and advocate for the African business
communities across United Kingdom, by representing their views, interests and priorities to
government and in the media.
• Champion members’ successes and provide support for their continued growth and
development through procurement and international trade opportunities, market insights,
knowledge development, access to resources, networking and expo events.
• Encourage and foster a climate favourable to entrepreneurial activity and wealth creation,
particularly towards the various African business communities.
• Promote the study, research and development of enterprise and enterprise amongst African
Business Communities.
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OUR PURPOSE

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• Events: Networking, Expo, Awards, Panels,
Information briefs
• Training Masterclasses and Seminars
• Business advisory support
• Publications and dissemination of info:
Newsletter and magazine
• Market Insights, Survey and Research
• Trade visits
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WHAT WE DO AfBC

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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND BOARD COMMITTEE
Tafadzwa Chinembiri
Director, Events
Programmes
Daxter Lasswell
Director of Finance
and Sponsorship
Andrew Nyamayaro, Director, Regulatory and Compliance, and Board Member for Zimbabwe Community
Eugene Nizeyimana
Chair/President
Dr Quaye Botchway
Vice Chair/President
Board Member for
Ghanaian Community
Kanayo Eruchalu
Director, Business
Development and
Membership Services
Rachel Okello
Director, Government
Affairs and Relations
Board Member for
Women and Caribbean
Community
Henry Christopher
Director, Marketing and
Communication
Board Member for
Rwandan Community
Olakunle Aderemi
Director, International
Trade and Investment
Board Member for
Nigerian Community
Arize Ebuka
Director, Projects
and Operations
Dennis Aguma
Director
Enterprise Development
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MEMBERSHIP
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Our membership is available to businesses and organisations rather than individuals and that
in the Chamber constitution each member has only one vote.
CATEGORIES:
Start-ups
Small
Business/SME
Medium Corporate
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9. 9Confidential: African Business Chamber of Commerce Draft Concept
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EVENTS
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We aim to host multiple events for our
members throughout the year:
• Weekly Coronavirus Business Survival
Webcasts
• Networking and Information Reception
• AfBC Launch event, 17 September 2020
• AfBC Annual Conference and Gala Dinner
2020.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AfBC

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THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2020 | BIRMINGHAM
AFRICAN BUSINESS CHAMBER
(AfBC) LAUNCH EVENT
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TUESDAY & THURDAY
AfBC
Weekly discussions on trends reshaping
the society, businesses, workplace,
markets, industries and the economy.
CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS SURVIVAL WEBCAST
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13. • Insightful and through provoking to help
learn new skills and best practices
• Market information to capture new clients
and growth in new territories
• Information and resources to help you
learn and capture new opportunities to
growth your business
• Great networking opportunities to make
new connections and widen your networks
• Marketing opportunities to promote your
business, services and raise your profile
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR EVENTS AfBC

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AfBC
NETWORK AND
CONNECT
BUILD NEW
CAPABILITIES
ACCESS TO
OPPORTUNITIES
UNLOCK NEW
POTENTIAL
ACCELERATE
GROWTH

15. 15Confidential: African Business Chamber of Commerce Draft Concept
CHAIR/PRESIDENT AfBCC
PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
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AfBC
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OUR PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS

17. 17Confidential: African Business Chamber of Commerce Draft Concept
CHAIR/PRESIDENT AfBCC
CONTACT US
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NETWORK AND
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OPPORTUNITIES
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CONTACT US
Email: info@African-chamber.com
Web: www.African-chamber.com
@AfricanBChamber
#AfricaBusinessChamber
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