The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in partnership with West Blue Consulting, United Parcel Services (UPS) and Trade Law Center (TRALAC), has unveiled a digital trade solutions platform, tagged ‘eTradeHubs portal’ that will expand market access to men and women alike in Africa,
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Project DreamCatcher is a free business training program that forges a path for Native American women entrepreneurs to thrive.
Ms. Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has returned to work after giving birth to baby Archie five months ago. What’s been on her mind and what has she been working on? Try a charity clothing collection, which has the mantra of: “Empower another woman and be part of her success story.
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We are so excited about our next wegg workshop® March 13th and hosted by Associated Bank (525 West Monroe Street, 15th Floor) from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Central time.
Here’s why we cannot contain our enthusiasm.
Kiesque CEO and founder Jacqueline Smith will be sharing her experience running a global small business and expect all attendees (that is why seating is limited!) to engage in a conversation.
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According to Susana Martinez-Restrepo, PhD., CoreWoman and Geri Stengel, Ventureneer, authors of “Hispanic Women Entrepreneurship: Understanding Diversity Among Hispanic Women Entrepreneurs,” the number of Hispanic women-owned businesses is growing at a higher rate than businesses owned by other groups,
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India-based Yes Bank (private sector) has received $150 million funding from the US government and Wells Fargo to increase lending to support women entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises in India.
This is the third round of funding to the bank as part of arrangement with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) –
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Many people think that if you can build a case on global diversity, things will shift and improve. That’s not necessarily true. The reality is that a lot more work needs to be done.
In the interview below with McKinsey’s Rik Kirkland,
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According to the latest report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), women may have to wait as long as 170 years to establish parity with men when it comes to pay and employment opportunities. Who needs that?
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In Kenya, women-owned businesses account for over 48% of all SMEs, contributing about 20% of the Kenyan gross domestic product (GDP). Hence, the reason for a partnership between SheTrades Initiative (launched by the International Trade Centre) and Barclays Kenya for the purpose of offering local women entrepreneurs support in critical areas,
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