Women's Entrepreneurship Day

Mary Kay’s Empowerment Journey Continues: Brand Joins the Women's Empowerment Principles in Asia Pacific

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Mary Kay Inc. , a global advocate for women’s empowerment, announced on Women's Entrepreneurship Day that it has officially become a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) in the Asia Pacific region.

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  • Mary Kay Inc. , a global advocate for women’s empowerment, announced on Women's Entrepreneurship Day that it has officially become a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) in the Asia Pacific region.
  • Future editions of the report will cover the pledge and impact of Mary Kay in other countries of the Asia Pacific region where it operates.
  • In 2022, the percentage of women among Mary Kay China's executive team and employees were both 57%, while 64% of promoted employees were women.
  • As of April 2023, a total of 257,117 women have benefited from Mary Kay China's CSR programs.

The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Opens the Market

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Friday, November 17, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Representatives from the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) and the Ontario government joined Cheryl Graden, Chief Legal and Enterprise Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Representatives from the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) and the Ontario government joined Cheryl Graden, Chief Legal and Enterprise Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day.
  • The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) is a national network and accessible digital platform for sharing research and resources, and leading strategies.
  • With 10 regional hubs and a network of more than 250 organizations, WEKH is designed to address the needs of diverse women entrepreneurs across regions and sectors.
  • Held annually on November 19, Women's Entrepreneurship Day is a day on which the work of women entrepreneurs is observed and discussed.

Celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day with Complimentary Event Hosted by Falvey Insurance Group

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

WARWICK, R.I. , Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Falvey Insurance Group is excited to announce a special event in honor of Women's Entrepreneurship Day. Join us on November 14th from 8:00 to 11:00 AM at The Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI, as we mark Women's Entrepreneurship Day with the final installment of Women at the Helm's 2023 series, titled "Women on the Rise."

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  • November 14th from 8:00-11:00 AM at The Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI
    WARWICK, R.I. , Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Falvey Insurance Group is excited to announce a special event in honor of Women's Entrepreneurship Day.
  • The event will begin with a special keynote presentation from Wendy Taylor, Founder of West Place Animal Sanctuary.
  • Complimentary registration for the event includes a full, hot breakfast sponsored by NextHome Ocean State Realty Group, networking opportunities, and access to the panel discussion and women-owned business exhibitors.
  • The event is open to both men and women, and we encourage everyone to participate in these crucial conversations.

The Women's Real Estate Investors Network Hosts Virtual MasterClasses to Help Women Power Through Inflation in America

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Monday, July 18, 2022

DALLAS, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women's Real Estate Investors Network is hosting their virtual MasterClass this summer in response to the recent rise in inflation.

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  • DALLAS, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women's Real Estate Investors Network is hosting their virtual MasterClass this summer in response to the recent rise in inflation.
  • She and the Women's Real Estate Investors Network have impacted the lives of over 100,000 women across the nation by providing a virtual education called the Without Fear of Her Future MasterClass.
  • - Andrea Engstrom, Former Masterclass Student
    Tresa made her mark as an entrepreneur after leaping into the real estate investing market at age 50 with no prior experience investing in real estate, and has gone on to build the largest REI network for women in the nation, the Women's Real Estate Investor's Network.
  • The primary goal of the Women's REIN is to deliver support for women seeking financial freedom through investing in real estate.

LiveMe CEO Talks New Award with Samsung Galaxy Store

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Yuki He, founder and CEO of LiveMe, recently discussed the development of LiveMe and its latest trends with Samsung.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Yuki He, founder and CEO of LiveMe, recently discussed the development of LiveMe and its latest trends with Samsung.
  • LiveMe was awarded the 2021 Samsung Galaxy Store Best Entertainment App among the top performing apps in 2021.
  • When asked what it meant to win this award, Yuki said, "we take this award very seriously and especially thank Samsung for the recognition.
  • With Galaxy Store being one of the largest platforms in the world, being recognized by Samsung also gives us great motivation to continue creating even better products for our users".

Statement by Minister Ng on Women's Entrepreneurship Day

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Friday, November 19, 2021

"Our government knows that by ensuring the full and equal participation of women, we could add $150billion to our economy.

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  • "Our government knows that by ensuring the full and equal participation of women, we could add $150billion to our economy.
  • It isn't just the right thing to do; it's the smart thing to do.
  • "These are a few examples of the intersectional action our government is taking to increase women's economic inclusion.
  • "As we mark the global Women's Entrepreneurship Day 2021, I encourage all Canadians to join me in supporting women entrepreneurs and celebrating their ingenuity, hard work and dedication in contributing to Canada's continued prosperity."

Uber Canada and The Forum partner on free programming for self-identified women entrepreneurs

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Friday, November 19, 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2021 /CNW/ - To celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day, Uber Canada and The Forum announced The Forum Growth Series - new programming for self-identified women entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2021 /CNW/ - To celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day, Uber Canada and The Forum announced The Forum Growth Series - new programming for self-identified women entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level.
  • This programming will support 500 entrepreneurs through free, half-day programs that cover everything from scaling and growing a business, to digital marketing and profitability.
  • "For 20 years, The Forum has been investing in the education and support of Canadian women entrepreneurs.
  • The Forum is a Canadian-based charity that energizes, educates, mentors, and connects self-identified women entrepreneurs across Canada promoting strengthened economies and thriving communities.

BDC launches series of discussion groups with women entrepreneurs to mark Women's Entrepreneurship Day

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Events will be an opportunity for women entrepreneurs to share challenges, insights, and network

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  • Events will be an opportunity for women entrepreneurs to share challenges, insights, and network
    MONTREAL, Nov. 18, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - In celebration of Women's Entrepreneurship Day on November 19, BDC is launching a series of discussion groups hosted by Isabelle Hudon, BDC's first female President and CEO.
  • Each event will be an opportunity for these entrepreneurs to share their challenges and insights, and network.
  • Our objective for these discussion groups is to bring these driven women together to learn how we can do more and better to support their ambitions."
  • As part of this exercise, BDC surveyed 1,000 women entrepreneurs about their needs coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

American Influencer Council Debuts "Creators With Influence" An Original Audio & Video Series On International Podcast Day

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Recognizing the importance of showcasing small business excellence within the creator community, the American Influencer Council AIC unveils an original new series, "Creators with Influence," a multimedia vodcast, on International Podcast Day.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Recognizing the importance of showcasing small business excellence within the creator community, the American Influencer Council AIC unveils an original new series, "Creators with Influence," a multimedia vodcast, on International Podcast Day.
  • "It's mission-critical for the AIC to support professional development and to produce programming that helps destigmatize the business of influencing.
  • AKG is a pioneer in professional audio technology, and the AKG Lyra Microphone delivers ultra HD audio quality to the recording of the series.
  • The American Influencer CouncilAIC is the sole 501(c)(6) not-for-profit membership trade association in the U.S., created by and for career creators.

ALOM Executives Fiona Lowbridge and Tami Strickland Win Women Leaders in Supply Chain Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ALOM, a global leader in supply chain management, is proud to announce that two of its senior executives, Fiona Lowbridge, VP of Client Success, and Tami Strickland, Director of Sales Key Accounts, have been honored with the Women in Supply Chain Award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ALOM, a global leader in supply chain management, is proud to announce that two of its senior executives, Fiona Lowbridge, VP of Client Success, and Tami Strickland, Director of Sales Key Accounts, have been honored with the Women in Supply Chain Award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
  • The Women in Supply Chain Award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship, and examples set a foundation for industry achievement and innovation across all levels of supply chain performance.
  • Both Tami and Fiona serve as excellent role models for the success women can attain in supply chain."
  • Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more.