Wednesday 19th February 2025

Event: Lunch and Learn: An introduction to Opportunity International

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Price: FREE
Date: Wed 19th Feb 2025
Time: 12:00 - 12:30
This introduction to Opportunity International will explore the organisation’s mission, the work it does and the impact achieved to date.

It will also highlight the vision for the future, featuring inspiring stories of refugees who have found a new home and built sustainable livelihoods in Uganda through their participation in the enterprise finance programme. These stories of transformation illustrate the power of inclusion and economic opportunity in creating lasting change for small business dreamers and owners living in poverty.

Key takeaways from this session:
- Understanding Opportunity International’s mission and impact: Discover how Opportunity International empowers small business owners, including refugees, through enterprise finance programmes, creating lasting impact and sustainable change in communities
- Role of small businesses in economic integration: Learn how supporting refugees as small business owners fosters economic independence, job creation and smoother integration into local economies in Uganda while showcasing the power of entrepreneurship
- Stories of resilience and entrepreneurial spirit: Be inspired by the stories of refugees who have transformed their lives through small business ownership and explore how you can support their cause — whether through individual involvement or by encouraging your teams to get engaged and make a difference
As head of philanthropy, Catherine Manser leads the major donor strategy at Opportunity International UK, working closely with philanthropic donors and key stakeholders. Prior to joining OIUK, Catherine moved from the public sector into the profit-for-purpose space where she was client director at a leading diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy.

If you have any questions you’d like Catherine to answer during the webinar, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com.

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Event: AI for beginners: Build a smarter business

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Price: £0.00
Date: Wed 19th Feb 2025
Time: 13:00 - 13:45
Is your business ready to embrace the power of AI?

Whether you’re curious about where to start or wondering if free tools are enough, this session will provide practical insights to help you integrate AI into your daily operations.

Discover how small businesses can embed AI tools into their workflows, streamline processes and unlock new levels of creativity and productivity – all while addressing key concerns like data security and ethical use.

In this webinar, Tom Hewitson, chief AI officer at General Purpose, debunks common myths, uncovers the truth about AI security and shares actionable strategies to seamlessly adopt AI in your business workflow.

This event is for Harrow residents with registered businesses or anyone with a business registered in Harrow. Note: Attend both additional AI events (AI for Marketing and Sales, and AI for Productivity), and you can request a reconditioned laptop.

Topics covered in this session:
- Discover practical steps to get started with AI in your workflow
- Learn when it’s worth investing in AI tools versus using free versions
- Find the best tools to boost creativity and productivity in your business
If you have any questions, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com.