This session is part of the London Business Networks for Resilience programme, supported by the London Resilience Unit.
Small businesses are facing challenges from staff shortages, rising costs, crime, and local disruption. This event will explore how businesses can strengthen their day-to-day resilience by supporting their workforce, improving practical security, and working more closely with local partners.
With contributions from Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) policing and security professionals, we will explore how workforce challenges impact business continuity, share practical ways to improve workplace safety and security, and highlight how BIDs and business networks support small businesses on the ground, drawing out lessons that can be applied across London’s business communities.
Speakers
We will hear from representatives including:
- Jamie Conroy, Head of Security & Operations, New West End Company: insights from a major retail district on coordinated approaches to safety and resilience
- Matthew Sims, Chief Executive, Croydon Business Improvement District: Croydon BID Rangers and on-the-ground support for local businesses
More speakers to be announced soon.
