SBBN Dinner & Awards 2025

Staffordshire Black Business Network (SBBN) held its annual conference and dinner for 2025 at the Guildhall, Newcastle-under-Lyme, on the 5th of December 2025.

 

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us for the event. Your presence, energy, and engagement made the evening truly memorable. This year’s theme; “Scaling Up: Taking Your Business to the Next Level”, came to life through thought-provoking discussions, shared experiences, and meaningful connections that reflected the strength and ambition of our business community.

 

We are deeply grateful to our keynote speakers; Dr. Susan Sisay, Nick Mellors, and Dr Tolu Olarewaju, for their insightful contributions and practical guidance.

 

Our sincere appreciation goes to our Special Guests of Honour, Newcastle-under-Lyme MP, Adam Jogee, and the Stoke-on-Trent North MP, David Williams, for their support and powerful remarks, which underscored the importance of inclusive enterprise and regional collaboration.

 

We thank Hadassah’s Kitchen for providing an excellent dining experience and extend our appreciation to all our Business Showcase participants, including Eka by GlowLuxury, as well as Kulture Market, Jeruty Films, Strandz by Pam, ComputerXplorers Stoke-on-Trent, and Pilgrim Arts & Learning, for highlighting the creativity, resilience, and innovation within our network.

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We acknowledge our award recipients:

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Passionate Cleaners Ltd
Inspiring Growth and Entrepreneurship Award 2025

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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce
Distinguished Partner in Inclusive Enterprise Award 2025

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Eka by GlowLuxury
Excellence in Cultural Entrepreneurship Award 2025

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Some pictures from the event are below.​​