Empowering Growth at Our Community Wealth Building Summit

The summit highlighted impactful insights from Community Wealth Building thought leaders, speakers, who shared their experience and methods to strengthen local economies through inclusive growth, robust supply chains, and collaboration, inspiring a fresh approach to business and community investment.

This high-profile event connected eight leading buyers with over 60 Brent-based SMEs, showcasing the Council’s proactive strategy to foster partnerships that drive business growth and enhance the Borough’s economic vitality.

Over 250 buyer-supplier meetings took place, facilitating tailored discussions and uncovering growth opportunities. Attendees praised the event’s focus on meaningful conversations and impactful networking, bringing together SMEs, large buyers, and anchor institutions.

By forging these connections and strengthening the local supply chain, the Council continues to drive collaboration and support the local business ecosystem.

Thank you for being part of this journey toward sustainable and inclusive growth!

Enhance Your Digital Skills with the Brent Business Digital Support Programme

The Brent Business Digital Skills Programme offers local businesses professional advice, webinars, and tutorials to enhance their digital presence. The programme runs from April to September 2025. The first webinar is scheduled for 23rd April 2025 at 11am, and will be covering Digital Marketing Strategy.

This initiative aims to help entrepreneurs, micro businesses, and SMEs in Brent understand the benefits of digital technology. The topics covered will include social media skills, creating a Google business profile, email marketing, QR code lead generation, cyber security, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube for business, digital marketing strategies, SEO tips, and more participant-suggested topics.

By participating, businesses will gain confidence in using digital services to improve efficiency, attract customers, and boost sales. Upon registration, a consultation will be arranged with a digital adviser who will refer you to relevant webinars and workshops.

Please note: Spaces are limited so early applications are recommended.

Apply today

Make a Healthier Catering Commitment

This initiative recognises businesses in London that demonstrate a commitment to:

• reducing the level of saturated fat and salt content in their foods
• offering some healthy options, for example, lower sugar drinks and snacks
• making smaller portions available on request.

As a successful business, you will receive a ‘Healthier Catering Commitment’ door sticker which you may display, and your businesses will be promoted in Brent publications such as our website and the Brent Magazine.

If you’re interested in signing up to the scheme, please email: healthyliving@brent.gov.uk Or call: 07500 995 871 

Contact us

Email our business team: business@brent.gov.uk