“If you don’t see a clear path for what you want, sometimes you have to make it yourself.”
— Mindy Kaling
Happy Women’s History Month from wegg®! The National Women’s History Alliance has chosen “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating &
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“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.”
– Mae Jemison
Celebrating and commemorating Black History Month 2025 is in full swing! This year’s theme, as lauded by the Smithsonian Institute, is “African-Americans and Labor with a focus on the various and profound ways that work of all kinds intersects with the collective experiences of Black people.”
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Despite the documented positive impacts of women-owned businesses on economic growth and poverty reduction, a significant gap remains in understanding how international trade intersects with female participation, particularly in accessing trade finance. Hence, “Banking on Women Who Trade Across Borders” underscores the critical need for gender equality in international trade and trade finance.
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“Do not desire to fit in. Desire to oblige yourselves to lead.”
– Gwendolyn Brooks
August is National Black Business Month! Honoring global, and local, black-owned businesses is imperative and ever-important in 2024. Shining the spotlight on this demographic of entrepreneurs is a crucial and timely reminder that efforts are still yet to be made regarding equity and inclusion in the business world and economy.
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“When I dare to be powerful — to use my strength in the service of my vision — then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”
– Audre Lorde
As we enter the final week of Pride 2024, we want to wish everyone a Happy Pride Month!
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This Spring 2024, Auburn University’s New Venture Accelerator (NVA) launched the Women’s Entrepreneurship Collaborative (WEC), founded by Jenifer Nay (the NVA’s entrepreneur in residence), with the goal to, “empower more women to pursue entrepreneurship by providing them with training, mentoring, networking and funding opportunities.” Springboarding off the ambition and passion of college students to help their entrepreneurial spirits blossom is nothing short of an exciting endeavor.
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At the United Nations’ 2024 World Entrepreneurship Investment Forum, which was held in Bahrain’s capital of Manama several weeks ago, a spotlight was given to a woman entrepreneur from each of the following countries: Sudan, Afghanistan, Gaza, and Iraq. This consortium took place during a panel called ‘Women,
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Happy May and more importantly Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to our wegg® community and beyond! This annual time of acknowledgment and celebration of AAPI people worldwide, and in our case, AAPI women entrepreneurs, is an important and meaningful opportunity to spotlight their experiences and contributions in society.
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Directed by Ky Dickens and produced by Catherine Gray, the new featured documentary film, Show Her the Money, swept up awards and accolades during its festival run. The film will now embark on a tour of 50 cities across the country and globe,
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Initiatives that provide free and remote access to entrepreneurial education and mentorship for women worldwide, such as wegg®, can be invaluable resources where there are none. There is a major disparity between the opportunities afforded to women in business in the United States and women in developing nations.
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