The Chamber network at the service of female entrepreneurship
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The Chamber network The Chamber network at the service of at the service of
female female entrepreneurshipentrepreneurship
http://www.eurochambres.be
Lario Fair - Como
21 April 2006
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Who are we?
A network of women and men working in European CCIs
National Chamber AssociationsRegional and Local Chambers
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OUR OUR MEMBERSMEMBERS
44 National Chamber Organisations44 National Chamber Organisations
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THE THE NETWORKNETWORK
120,000,000Employees
+1,950Chambers of Commerce
44 National Chamber Organisations
+18,873,000Enterprises
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Why EWN?
The need for more women in the economic environment
Women have specific problems – specific solutions are needed
Fruitful activities by CCIs at local/ regional/ national level, but lack of exchange at European level
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What are our objectives?
Contribute to long-term economic growth
Foster equal opportunity rightsAddress the specific needs of
working women
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What have we already achieved?
EU-wide projects (supported by the Commission)
Economic analysis of women in business Stereotype-busting survey Concrete tools to help young women Highlighting successful role models
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• Women in Business and in Decision-Making
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Main obstacles when starting a business
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Women in Business and in
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Women’s Cooperative Bank (CY) Career Counselling Guide (GR) «E trifft U» - start up meets entrepreneur
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Survey resultsBusiness = male affair Man = careerWoman = household & childrenA question of credibilityLack of confidence in capabilitiesLack of self-confidenceWomen and decision-making
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Talent Check results:5843 people across Europe have used this tool:
useful to find out more about their professional preferences
Mentoring programme results:Mentees have reported back positive effects:
Personal development; enhancement self-esteem and professional motivation; defined professional goals and understanding the importance of networking
The role models brochure:39 portraits of female entrepreneurs analysed:
How to make your way in a male dominated sector Common points: female intuition and determination
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EUROCHAMBRES
Women Network
Contact details:
Birgit Arens
Tel: +32-2-2820857
E-mail: [email protected]