Green and Black's entrepreneur to share sweet secrets in Hampshire    Â

AWARD-WINNING author and co-founder of Green & Black's chocolate Jo Fairley will give an insight into how to create, launch and grow a brand at an event to promote business growth in the south.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Jul 2018, 12:55 BST
Updated 17th Jul 2018, 18:45 BST
Jo Fairley, award-winning author and co-founder of Green & Black's chocolate, will be guest speaker at the 2018 Solent Business Growth Summit on Tuesday October 9 at the Ageas Bowl, SouthamptonJo Fairley, award-winning author and co-founder of Green & Black's chocolate, will be guest speaker at the 2018 Solent Business Growth Summit on Tuesday October 9 at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton
Jo Fairley, award-winning author and co-founder of Green & Black's chocolate, will be guest speaker at the 2018 Solent Business Growth Summit on Tuesday October 9 at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton

Solent Business Growth Summit 2018 is aimed at decision-makers, senior management and business leaders interested in regional economic growth '“ and it will include an update on regional trends and issues for businesses.

Serial entrepreneur Jo is set to reveal the secrets of her success '“ from being the UK's youngest magazine editor at 23 and then co-founding an ethical chocolate empire to launching an organic food store, a wellbeing centre and co-authoring a bestselling book series.

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She said: '˜I hope my story will be an inspirational one for the area's business leaders.

'˜There is no real mystery explanation to it '“ success comes to those who have an idea and then work jolly hard to make it a reality.

'˜I never really set out to be a journalist or a businesswoman, but the key is being flexible, grasping opportunities which present themselves, remaining ever-enthusiastic and, crucially, being able to spot a future trend.' 

 The free event will take place on Tuesday, October 9 at the Ageas Bowl's Hilton Hotel, near Southampton. 

For more or to book a space email [email protected] or call 023 8082 7656. Places are limited.Â