An Association to support ethnic minority entrepreneurs has a new leadership team.The Minority Business Association now plans to increase membership and raise awareness about its activities.

Restaurateur Pritpal Nagi, who founded the association five years ago, is stepping down as chairman to be replaced by publishing entrepreneur Prakash Samani.

And Waterworld boss Mo Chaudry has taken on the role of vice chairman of the group, which has more than 350 members.

Mr Samani, a former managing director of The Leek Post & Times, said: "Although ethnic entrepreneurs make a huge positive impact on the Staffordshire economy, they can face particular challenges, so there is a proven need for a dedicated association to work with them.

"We aim to provide guidance and support for businesses of all sizes, whether they are starting up or are established firms looking to expand.

"We are also the voice of the local ethnic business community and represent their interests to external organisations."

The association has moved to the North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce on Festival Park.

Source: The Sentinel

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