MWOTY: Two Decades of Empowering Women Leaders
Ellie Kerr, the founding director of Merseyside Women of the Year (MWOTY), received the inaugural overall award in 2003, marking the beginning of the now-prestigious event. Her recognition stemmed from…
Closing the Gender Gap: The Rise of Female Entrepreneurs in South Africa
In South Africa, the rise of female entrepreneurship is making significant strides in closing the gender gap, driven by a mix of opportunity and necessity. As more women launch their…
MSU Launches Initiative to Advance Women into Business Leadership Roles
Michigan State University has launched a new initiative aimed at propelling women into leadership positions within the business sector. The Dashney Women’s Leadership Accelerator (DWLA), funded by a generous donation…
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Women-Led D2C Brands Experience 54-Fold Growth in 2023, Reports Simpl
Women-led direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands experienced a significant boost in 2023, with transactions through Simpl's Checkout Solutions growing 54 times compared to 2022, according to the Simpl Checkout Scan report. This…
Federal Funding Boosts Opportunities for Northern Women Entrepreneurs: Futures Corporation
Federal funding announced in Gore Bay, Ontario, is set to boost economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs in northern Ontario, according to the La Cloche Manitoulin Business Assistance Corporation (LAMBAC). Carol…
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New Women Entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan to Receive Government Funding
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have announced a joint funding initiative aimed at supporting newcomer women entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan. A total of $255,000 will be allocated to Women Entrepreneurs…
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Vertex Ventures Raises $541 million to Support Indian and Southeast Asian startups, Focusing on Women-led Companies
The latest fund by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India (VVSEAI) has received significant backing from both existing and new limited partners (LPs). The firm's established LPs include sovereign wealth…
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Kristalina Georgieva Reveals Europe is an Ideas Market for U.S., Urges Deeper Integration
On Thursday, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), emphasized the need for Europe to fully leverage its single market to bolster economic performance, cautioning that the…
Despite Securing Half of April’s Job Gains, Almost 1Million Women Remain Absent
The U.S. economy added 428,000 jobs in the past month, slightly exceeding the 400,000 anticipated by economists amid ongoing labor market challenges and rising inflation, according to the Bureau of…
Irish Astronaut Rosemary Coogan Set to Volunteer for the Mars Mission
Belfast-born Rosemary Coogan, 33, stated that she would "definitely" volunteer for a voyage to the Red Planet. An Irish astronaut has set her eyes on Mars. Rosemary Coogan, 33, who…