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UK & Ireland
August 25, 2011

WECONNECT EUROPE BECOMES A STRATEGIC PARTNER TO CEWE

We are delighted to announce that WEConnect Europe has become a strategic partner to CEWE – Centre of Excellence for Women’s Entrepreneurship offered by the University of East London. WEConnect certified and self-registered businesses, are very welcome to become part of this network with its roots in knowledge transfer, and to attend the numerous events all aimed at helping women-led businesses grow and develop.

This partnership helps WeConnect add value to its WBE’s, and offers scope to reach out and find more 51% women-owned businesses throughout the UK.

Linsey Cole, Development Manager at CEWE/UEL said

‘We are pleased to be working in partnership with WeConnect to create new opportunities for women-led businesses to access supply chains and achieve their growth potential. CEWE brings together women entrepreneurs to share their challenges and successes, through networking events, seminars and mentoring. We work closely with our partners to signpost women to the most appropriate source of support and facilitate opportunities for ongoing collaboration. By working with WeConnect, we hope to continue to build the case for investment in women’s businesses.”

For more information on CEWE, see www.uel.ac.uk/CEWE  or follow uel_cewe on twitter