Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Co. is working on a new project to benefit Coke and empower female entrepreneurs around the world.
Coke is teaming up with the International Finance Corp. (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group,
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As General Partner at Norwest Venture Partners Sonya Brown (pictured) says:
“Women are in a key position to take on all aspects of the current business environment including networking, technology, social networks – and more. They are more open to seeking resources and relationships to help with this balancing act and tend to leverage their networks to identify the best available resources to streamline their lives and accelerate their companies.”
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For the Irish, a fighting spirit and a bright smile comes from within a person. On this special day, which is my favorite day of the year – St. Patrick’s Day – we are all Irish. Cast that smile wide and hug whoever is next to you right now.
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The promotion of international women’s issues as a key component of U.S. diplomatic and development efforts cannot begin and end with former Secretary Clinton’s personal interest and hard work. Newly appointed Secretary of State John Kerry must ensure that the initiatives and funding for women’s and girls’ issues championed by former Secretary Clinton continue over the next four years.
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Whether protecting cultural treasures, using public data to study and solve environmental problems or encouraging entrepreneurs to improve health care, these women are rocking the universe with their greater good efforts. Each of the following individuals have received the annual Dewey Winburne Community Service Award,
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The Association of Bumiputra Women Entrepreneur Network of Malaysia (WENA), established in 2003, aims to have 500 young Bumiputera women entrepreneurs by year-end, from the current 350.
“We want to attract new members through networking sessions,
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For the first time in 13 years, the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) study of 59 economies shows that women are creating businesses at a greater rate than men in three economies and in four others, the rates are nearly equal.
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The world is no longer flat but truly a valuable place for everyone to conduct business. And WEConnect International, a non-profit organization that helps women business owners succeed in the global marketplace, is helping to facilitate the opportunity.
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The Florida Women’s Business Center will present a breakfast seminar this Tuesday, February 5th to help local businesses identify resources to take their products and services global such as through trade missions, grants and export assistance.
Florida Lt.
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Twenty-six Fellows are traveling to Kiva partner organizations in 31 countries on five continents around the world. Twelve Fellows from previous classes are heading to new assignments to keep Kiva running smoothly. What will they be doing?
For the next four months,
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