‘Aim high and think big’ is the message organisers of the Women’s Enterprise Day want to give women in business today. The day is part of the Enterprise Week (17-23 November 2008), a worldwide celebration of enterprise, that sees people thinking about and organising events around ways to tackle the economic and social issues.
The UK version of Women’s Enterprise Day and Enterprise Week are co-ordinated by Make Your Mark, the national campaign to unlock the UK’s enterprise potential. The dayis about celebrating successful female entrepreneurs, and inspiring more women and girls to turn their ideas into reality. Here are some events that take place in the UK on the day:
Rising to the Challenge: Meet the Award-Winning Women Innovators.Top women innovators reveal how they overcame challenges and turned their ideas into award-winning businesses. Listen to their stories and put your questions to them. Then enjoy some lunchtime networking with like-minded people.