NW women invitedto business gig

THE chair of a female entrepreneurial network is asking Londonderry women to come along to an international conference in Belfast in May.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Nov 2013, 11:14 BST
Pictured launching the International Business Women's Conference due to take place in May 2014 are (l-r): Kate Marshall, Women in Business NI; Kathryn Thomson, Northern Ireland Tourist Board (sponsor); Leona Loughran, Ulster Bank (sponsor); Tracy Meharg, Invest Northern Ireland (sponsor); Roseann Kelly, Women in Business NI and OFMDFM Junior Minister Jennifer McCann. Photo by Aaron McCracken/HarrisonsPictured launching the International Business Women's Conference due to take place in May 2014 are (l-r): Kate Marshall, Women in Business NI; Kathryn Thomson, Northern Ireland Tourist Board (sponsor); Leona Loughran, Ulster Bank (sponsor); Tracy Meharg, Invest Northern Ireland (sponsor); Roseann Kelly, Women in Business NI and OFMDFM Junior Minister Jennifer McCann. Photo by Aaron McCracken/Harrisons
Pictured launching the International Business Women's Conference due to take place in May 2014 are (l-r): Kate Marshall, Women in Business NI; Kathryn Thomson, Northern Ireland Tourist Board (sponsor); Leona Loughran, Ulster Bank (sponsor); Tracy Meharg, Invest Northern Ireland (sponsor); Roseann Kelly, Women in Business NI and OFMDFM Junior Minister Jennifer McCann. Photo by Aaron McCracken/Harrisons

Kate Marshall, Chair, Women in Business NI said: “Harnessing potential and championing diversity in business is key to ‘creating a new economy’ and we are therefore thrilled to create such a valuable opportunity to do so at our International Business Women’s Conference in Belfast next May.

“With high profile international keynote speakers, panel sessions and business workshops, we will explore universally relevant issues affecting business, ranging from leadership and motivation to the role of diversity in economic development and global responsibility.”

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Secured speakers to date include Lucy Gaffney, Chair of Communicorp Group, Julie Meyer of Ariadne Capital and Dr Anita Sands, former Group Managing Director of UBS and Member of the Global Irish Network.

“Our ambition is to make this event one with international appeal and among our invited guests include the inspirational Former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.

“We look forward to announcing further details of our programme over the coming months,” said Ms Marshall.

One of the core objectives of IBWC 2014 is to encourage the development of meaningful business partnerships.

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Chief Executive Roseann Kelly explained: “It is vital for us to ensure the long-term legacy of IBWC 2014 is of economic benefit to Northern Ireland, hence our commitment to creating a Global Mentoring Programme to solidify international connections forged.

“Stemming from the conference, we will support and encourage mutually beneficial, long-term business partnerships and a series of trade missions to further enhance these.”

For information on and to register interest for the International Business Women’s Conference 2014 ‘Creating a New Economy’ visit www.ibwc2014.com

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