ACYE delivered an inspiring event on behalf of the Bristol City Council Legacy Commision Earlier this Year. Read the full story here
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Yes You Can 2010
Totally belated post!
ACYE delivered an inspiring event on behalf of the Bristol City Council Legacy Commision Earlier this Year. Read the full story here
ACYE delivered an inspiring event on behalf of the Bristol City Council Legacy Commision Earlier this Year. Read the full story here
Thursday, August 5, 2010
ACYE - Inspiring Young Leaders 2010 Supported by Sparkplugs & The Bristol partnership
African and Caribbean Young Enterprise (ACYE) hosted a high-profile event to inspire young leaders from African and Caribbean backgrounds which took place on May 6th 2010 at Bristol’s Pierian Centre in Portland Square, St Paul’s.
The groundbreaking event ‘Inspiring Young Leaders 2010’ was hosted by students from University of the West of England, and featured a selection of distinguished speakers including Mrs. Peaches Golding, OBE. the country's first-ever female black High Sheriff the event, Formerly Deputy Campaign Director of Race for Opportunity and later Regional Director of Business in the Community (South West).
Supporting the event, ‘Inspiring Young Leaders 2010’, Peaches Golding said:
“The level of creativity and innovation is as high in black communities as in others. The challenge within our black communities is to translate those talents
into commercially excellent opportunities.”
Other guest speakers included accomplished entrepreneur Piers Linney, joint CEO of Outsourcery, a leading UK mobile communications company and former lawyer, investment banker and Government REACH role model for young black men.
The success Piers has achieved as an entrepreneur was recognised in the Power List 2010, which is sponsored by JP Morgan and Thomson Reuters and identifies him as one of the most influential black people in Britain today.
Piers said:
“I never met a professional with African-Caribbean heritage in
the City and have encountered very few black business people with
institutional financial backing, yet young African and Caribbean
entrepreneurs have an enormous contribution to make in business”.
Other guest speakers include young entrepreneur Andre Campbell, who at just 21 founded his first start up, Enfuse Youth, a youth led consultancy that aims to improve the lives of young people.
Andre said:
“ACYE is an organisation which is making a real impact and difference in the
lives of young people. I would recommend anyone looking to invest in our
future to get involved in this powerful initiative.”
The event was well attended by over 50 young people, all of whom gratefully offered their sincere thanks and appreciation for delivering such an impressive line up of inspiring speakers, and interesting mix of ambitious young people from the surrounding community.
One of the young participants later commented:
“what an amazing and inspiration African & Caribbean Young Enterprise
event you and your team put together. I believe these sorts of events are not only educational but significant in bring like-minded people together with common interest, so thank you for the great event last night.”
A. J. Godah - Student & Aspiring Entrepreneur
The event was a great successful in it’s objectives of inspiring and empowering young leaders by providing successful role models from the African & Caribbean Community who provided knowledge and wisdom of their vast experiences to share with the aspiring young entrepreneurs.
ACYE Founders, Karl Belizaire and Carol Quaye said:
“We are really happy the event was a great success. A big thanks all involved, especially the Bristol Partnership Team and the Sparkplugs program for making it all possible, in supporting our ideas for empowering young people, and enabling us to inspire the community leaders of tomorrow.”
The groundbreaking event ‘Inspiring Young Leaders 2010’ was hosted by students from University of the West of England, and featured a selection of distinguished speakers including Mrs. Peaches Golding, OBE. the country's first-ever female black High Sheriff the event, Formerly Deputy Campaign Director of Race for Opportunity and later Regional Director of Business in the Community (South West).
Supporting the event, ‘Inspiring Young Leaders 2010’, Peaches Golding said:
“The level of creativity and innovation is as high in black communities as in others. The challenge within our black communities is to translate those talents
into commercially excellent opportunities.”
Other guest speakers included accomplished entrepreneur Piers Linney, joint CEO of Outsourcery, a leading UK mobile communications company and former lawyer, investment banker and Government REACH role model for young black men.
The success Piers has achieved as an entrepreneur was recognised in the Power List 2010, which is sponsored by JP Morgan and Thomson Reuters and identifies him as one of the most influential black people in Britain today.
Piers said:
“I never met a professional with African-Caribbean heritage in
the City and have encountered very few black business people with
institutional financial backing, yet young African and Caribbean
entrepreneurs have an enormous contribution to make in business”.
Other guest speakers include young entrepreneur Andre Campbell, who at just 21 founded his first start up, Enfuse Youth, a youth led consultancy that aims to improve the lives of young people.
Andre said:
“ACYE is an organisation which is making a real impact and difference in the
lives of young people. I would recommend anyone looking to invest in our
future to get involved in this powerful initiative.”
The event was well attended by over 50 young people, all of whom gratefully offered their sincere thanks and appreciation for delivering such an impressive line up of inspiring speakers, and interesting mix of ambitious young people from the surrounding community.
One of the young participants later commented:
“what an amazing and inspiration African & Caribbean Young Enterprise
event you and your team put together. I believe these sorts of events are not only educational but significant in bring like-minded people together with common interest, so thank you for the great event last night.”
A. J. Godah - Student & Aspiring Entrepreneur
The event was a great successful in it’s objectives of inspiring and empowering young leaders by providing successful role models from the African & Caribbean Community who provided knowledge and wisdom of their vast experiences to share with the aspiring young entrepreneurs.
ACYE Founders, Karl Belizaire and Carol Quaye said:
“We are really happy the event was a great success. A big thanks all involved, especially the Bristol Partnership Team and the Sparkplugs program for making it all possible, in supporting our ideas for empowering young people, and enabling us to inspire the community leaders of tomorrow.”
Sunday, May 9, 2010
BBC Caribbean Interview
Check out the ACYE Co-Founder Karl Hakeem Belizaire interviewed by BBC Caribbean about the latest Inspiring Young Leaders 2010 event, broadcasting out to the Caribbean: (start's a third of the way in)
BBC Media Player
BBC Media Player
Friday, May 7, 2010
Inspiring Young Leaders 2010 Event
The Inspiring Young People 2010 event was a great success, with a fantastic turn-out from lots of new young faces, each with big aspirations and ideas.
The speakers were exceptional, sharing their experiences, wisdom and advice for successful entrepreneurship, in addition to taking questions from the audience and later informally networking and engaging with all of the guests.
The photos from the event are below (taken by KK Pohotz). Big thanks to the ACYE team, ACCCE, The Pierian Centre, Ujima Radion and The Bristol Partnership Sparkplugs Community Fund and everyone involved.
Check out the dedicated social network for more information and future events: www.youngblackbusiness.ning.com
Find more photos like this on African & Caribbean Young Enterprise
The speakers were exceptional, sharing their experiences, wisdom and advice for successful entrepreneurship, in addition to taking questions from the audience and later informally networking and engaging with all of the guests.
The photos from the event are below (taken by KK Pohotz). Big thanks to the ACYE team, ACCCE, The Pierian Centre, Ujima Radion and The Bristol Partnership Sparkplugs Community Fund and everyone involved.
Check out the dedicated social network for more information and future events: www.youngblackbusiness.ning.com
Find more photos like this on African & Caribbean Young Enterprise
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
A unique event from African and Caribbean Young Enterprise
A high-profile event to inspire young leaders from African and Caribbean backgrounds will take place on May 6th from 5.30pm until 9.00pm at Bristol’s Pierian Centre in Portland Square, St Paul’s.
Presented by African and Caribbean Young Enterprise (ACYE), and hosted by students from University of the West of England, the groundbreaking event ‘Inspiring Young Leaders 2010’ will feature a selection of distinguished speakers. The keynote speaker will be the High Sheriff of the City of Bristol, Mrs. Peaches Golding, OBE. Formerly Deputy Campaign Director of Race for Opportunity and later Regional Director of Business in the Community (South West), Mrs.Golding is the country's first-ever female black High Sheriff.
Supporting the event, ‘Inspiring Young Leaders 2010’, Peaches Golding says:
“The level of creativity and innovation is as high in black communities as in others. The challenge within our black communities is to translate those talents into commercially excellent opportunities.”
Other guest speakers include accomplished entrepreneur Piers Linney, joint CEO of Outsourcery, a leading UK mobile communications company and former lawyer, investment banker and Government REACH role model for young black men. The success Piers has achieved as an entrepreneur was recognised in the Power List 2010, which is sponsored by JP Morgan and Thomson Reuters and identifies him as one of the most influential black people in Britain today.
Piers says:
“I never met a professional with African-Caribbean heritage in the City and have encountered very few black business people with institutional financial backing, yet young African and Caribbean entrepreneurs have an enormous contribution to make in business”.
Other guest speakers include young entrepreneur Andre Campbell, who at just 21 founded his first start up, Enfuse Youth, a youth led consultancy that aims to improve the lives of young people.
ACYE Founders, Karl Belizaire and Carol Quaye say:
“ACYE is about empowering young people. Come along and learn how to start your own business, meet a mentor, socialise and be inspired!
We have already had a great response. Tickets are limited so register and book your FREE place now”
Register at: www.youngblackbusiness.ning.com
Presented by African and Caribbean Young Enterprise (ACYE), and hosted by students from University of the West of England, the groundbreaking event ‘Inspiring Young Leaders 2010’ will feature a selection of distinguished speakers. The keynote speaker will be the High Sheriff of the City of Bristol, Mrs. Peaches Golding, OBE. Formerly Deputy Campaign Director of Race for Opportunity and later Regional Director of Business in the Community (South West), Mrs.Golding is the country's first-ever female black High Sheriff.
Supporting the event, ‘Inspiring Young Leaders 2010’, Peaches Golding says:
“The level of creativity and innovation is as high in black communities as in others. The challenge within our black communities is to translate those talents into commercially excellent opportunities.”
Other guest speakers include accomplished entrepreneur Piers Linney, joint CEO of Outsourcery, a leading UK mobile communications company and former lawyer, investment banker and Government REACH role model for young black men. The success Piers has achieved as an entrepreneur was recognised in the Power List 2010, which is sponsored by JP Morgan and Thomson Reuters and identifies him as one of the most influential black people in Britain today.
Piers says:
“I never met a professional with African-Caribbean heritage in the City and have encountered very few black business people with institutional financial backing, yet young African and Caribbean entrepreneurs have an enormous contribution to make in business”.
Other guest speakers include young entrepreneur Andre Campbell, who at just 21 founded his first start up, Enfuse Youth, a youth led consultancy that aims to improve the lives of young people.
ACYE Founders, Karl Belizaire and Carol Quaye say:
“ACYE is about empowering young people. Come along and learn how to start your own business, meet a mentor, socialise and be inspired!
We have already had a great response. Tickets are limited so register and book your FREE place now”
Register at: www.youngblackbusiness.ning.com
Sunday, April 18, 2010
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ACYE Launch Event Video
Launch of the African & Caribbean Young Enterprise event, as part of Global Entrepreneur Week 2009, supported by the African & Caribbean Chamber of Commerce and the South West Regional Development Agency.
Special guests included Yana Johnston MBE, founder of Yana Cosmetics; Alex Beresford, National REACH role model; Tim Bosworth, founder of Think Big Be Big; Singer-song-writer Celestine and local Bristol entrepreneur Clayton Planter.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
ACYE Launch Event
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Launch of the African & Caribbean Young Enterprise event, as part of Global Entrepreneur Week 2009, supported by the African & Caribbean Chamber of Commerce and the South West Regional Development Agency.
Special guests included Yana Johnston MBE, founder of Yana Cosmetics; Alex Beresford, National REACH role model; Tim Bosworth, founder of Think Big Be Big; Singer-song-writer Celestine and local Bristol entrepreneur Clayton Planter.
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