BHSF AIMS & OBJECTIVES
BUSINESS & HOTELIERS STAKEHOLDERS FORUM (BHSF)
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Our Purpose
The Business & Hoteliers Stakeholders Forum (BHSF) is a professional private-sector organization established to unite, represent, protect and promote the interests of business owners, hoteliers, hospitality operators, entrepreneurs, investors and other private-sector stakeholders.
BHSF seeks to build a stronger, more organized, ethical, innovative, connected and economically productive business community by creating opportunities for advocacy, business networking, professional development, market expansion, access to finance, investment, workforce development, information sharing and strategic partnerships with government and other institutions.
1. BUSINESS ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION
To collectively advocate, represent and protect the legitimate interests, rights and welfare of business owners, hoteliers and private-sector stakeholders at local, state, national and international levels.
2. PROTECTION OF BUSINESS INTERESTS
To promote a business environment where members are protected from unlawful practices, unfair treatment, illegal extortion, unauthorized charges and unjust or excessive taxation, while encouraging members to comply with all legitimate statutory obligations.
3. ONE VOICE FOR BUSINESS
To provide a unified platform through which businesses can communicate their concerns, recommendations and challenges to government, regulatory authorities, financial institutions and other relevant stakeholders.
4. BUSINESS NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION
To create meaningful networking opportunities among members and facilitate strategic partnerships, referrals, joint ventures, collaborations and business-to-business relationships that promote mutual growth.
5. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
To support members in improving their businesses through access to information, professional resources, business opportunities, strategic guidance, market intelligence and growth initiatives.
6. ACCESS TO FINANCE
To facilitate access to legitimate financing opportunities by connecting qualified and finance-ready businesses with commercial banks, microfinance institutions, development-finance institutions, investment funds, cooperatives and other recognized financial partners.
7. INVESTMENT PROMOTION
To identify, document and promote credible investment opportunities within hospitality, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, real estate, construction, entertainment, technology, logistics and other productive sectors.
8. MARKET EXPANSION
To create opportunities for members to expand their markets locally, nationally and internationally through business exhibitions, trade fairs, conferences, digital platforms, strategic partnerships and market-access programmes.
9. EXPORT DEVELOPMENT
To encourage and support businesses with export potential by promoting export-readiness, professional documentation, packaging, standards awareness, market research, buyer connections and access to legitimate international markets.
10. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
To provide and facilitate professional training, seminars, workshops, conferences and capacity-building programmes designed to improve the skills, knowledge, leadership and productivity of business owners, managers and employees.
11. HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
To promote professionalism, innovation, ethical conduct, quality management and sustainable growth throughout the hospitality and tourism industry.
12. CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE
To promote internationally competitive standards of customer service, professionalism, integrity, efficiency and hospitality that enhance customer satisfaction and improve the reputation of businesses operating within the sector.
13. INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES
To encourage members to adopt appropriate professional standards, responsible business practices, modern management systems, health and safety practices and internationally recognized industry best practices.
14. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND VERIFICATION
To promote the development of a professional, skilled and verifiable workforce, particularly within the hospitality sector, through appropriate training, professional identification, employment verification and skills development initiatives.
15. RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
To encourage ethical and professional employment practices while promoting a fair system that protects both employers and responsible employees from fraud, misrepresentation and avoidable employment disputes.
16. BUSINESS INFORMATION AND DATABASE DEVELOPMENT
To develop appropriate business directories, databases and information platforms that help organize participating businesses, hospitality establishments, professionals, products, services and investment opportunities, subject to applicable privacy and data-protection requirements.
17. RESEARCH, INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING
To conduct or facilitate research, surveys, industry assessments and knowledge-sharing initiatives that provide useful information for business owners, policymakers, investors and other stakeholders.
18. GOVERNMENT–PRIVATE-SECTOR PARTNERSHIP
To establish constructive and non-partisan relationships with federal, state and local governments, government agencies, development institutions and other stakeholders in order to support policies and programmes that promote economic development and private-sector growth.
19. BUSINESS FORMALIZATION AND COMPLIANCE
To educate and support businesses in understanding and pursuing applicable registration, licensing, taxation, regulatory and operational requirements, while encouraging lawful and transparent business practices.
20. EMERGENCY BUSINESS SUPPORT
To explore and facilitate legitimate avenues of assistance, support, information and intervention for members facing business emergencies, crises, disasters or other situations that may threaten their operations or investments.
21. PROMOTION OF ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES
To promote honesty, transparency, accountability, professionalism, fair competition and responsible conduct among members and discourage fraudulent, deceptive and unethical business practices.
22. SUSTAINABILITY AND RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
To encourage environmentally responsible, socially responsible and economically sustainable business practices that contribute positively to communities and long-term economic development.
23. PROMOTION OF LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
To encourage businesses to create employment, develop local talent, patronize legitimate local suppliers, expand productive activities and contribute positively to the economic development of their communities and the State.
24. PUBLIC–PRIVATE ECONOMIC MOBILIZATION
To serve as an organized channel through which legitimate government economic programmes, business opportunities, training initiatives, investment opportunities and relevant policies can effectively reach participating members and private-sector stakeholders.
25. PROMOTION OF BUSINESS VISIBILITY
To promote the visibility, credibility and market reach of members through professional directories, digital platforms, media engagement, exhibitions, networking events, conferences and other legitimate promotional channels.
26. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
To establish mutually beneficial partnerships with banks, investors, insurance companies, professional organizations, development institutions, technology companies, educational institutions, international organizations and other reputable entities.
27. ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SME DEVELOPMENT
To encourage entrepreneurship and support small and medium-sized businesses through mentorship, training, networking, access to information, finance-readiness programmes and market opportunities.
28. PROMOTION OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
To encourage members to adopt technology, digital platforms, modern business systems and innovative solutions that improve efficiency, security, customer experience and profitability.
29. TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY PROMOTION
To promote Edo State and Nigeria as attractive destinations for tourism, hospitality, conferences, entertainment, investment and business activities, while supporting the development of a competitive hospitality ecosystem.
30. ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND JOB CREATION
To support initiatives that encourage business expansion, investment and entrepreneurship, thereby creating sustainable employment opportunities and contributing to broader economic empowerment.
31. MEMBER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT
To continuously identify and negotiate legitimate benefits, opportunities, discounts, partnerships, services and support programmes that can improve the welfare, competitiveness and profitability of BHSF members.
32. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
To promote constructive dialogue and, where appropriate and legally permissible, facilitate peaceful resolution of business-related disputes among members and relevant stakeholders.
33. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
To build relationships with reputable international organizations, investors, businesses and professional bodies to create opportunities for members to access international markets, partnerships, knowledge and investment.
34. PROMOTION OF A STRONG BUSINESS COMMUNITY
To build a united, professional and respected private-sector community where members can share opportunities, solve common challenges and work together toward common economic objectives.
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OUR MOTTO
“One Voice. Stronger Businesses. Greater Opportunities.”