Stephen Williams MP Supports Black and Minority Ethnic Social Enterprise
April 27, 2009 2:56 PM
Stephen Williams MP Supports Black and Minority Ethnic Social Enterprise in Bristol
Stephen Williams MP, was the keynote speaker at the Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Organisations (CEMVO) Social Enterprise Launch Event at Barton Hill Settlement, on Friday 24th April.
CEMVO has supported over 200 Black and Minority Ethnic groups over the last ten years and is now launching a drive towards the development of Black and Minority Ethnic groups as sustainable social enterprises which will support and empower their communities. Stephen Williams MP is a keen supporter of social enterprise, having been a director of the Watershed arts centre for fourteen years and recently presented the Social Enterprise Mark award to Bristol Wood Recycling Project.
Speaking in his capacity as the Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills , Stephen Williams MP said, "I am delighted with the vibrancy of the Black and Minority Ethnic community in Bristol, however we still need to take steps to improve issues surrounding discrimination at work and representation on bodies such as Bristol City Council.".
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