Speaking at the 2024 Annual Dinner, the GFSB’s Chairperson, Owen Smith, summarised the strides taken by the GFSB over the last 12 months, including a rebrand, relaunched website, member census and premises refurb. Training, information and social events have also increased this year, with the GFSB averaging around one weekly event. Owen spoke of stronger ties with Young Enterprise Gibraltar and the GFSB’s new Youth Membership scheme, which it hopes will attract Gibraltar’s budding entrepreneurs. Thrive Magazine and the new Thrive EDIT newsletter were highlighted as part of the GFSB’s move to communicate more effectively. The GFSB aims to roll out its new Online Membership Platform, complete the premises refurb project and focus on fundraising by building partnerships with Gibraltar-based businesses.