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WEConnection, March 2016, Volume 8
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WEConnect International CEO Joins UN Panel on Women's Economic Empowerment
 CEO and Co-Founder of WEConnect International Elizabeth A. Vazquez, will serve on the newly formed UN Secretary-General's High Level Panel on Women's Economic Empowerment.
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n addition to the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, Panel Members will include world leaders such as the President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, the President of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solís Rivera, and the CEO of IKEA, Simona Scarpaleggio.
"It is an honor to serve as a Panel Member with so many prestigious champions of women's economic empowerment," said Vazquez. "More money in the hands of women means more prosperity for all of us and is at the heart of long-term economic stability and development. I am confident that the Panel will be able to effect meaningful global impact at scale."
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WEConnect International Day invites you to kick off the WBENC National Conference and Business Fair with international delegations of women business owners, corporate members, and government officials for an event dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and educating all on the benefits of global supplier diversity and inclusion
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 Executive Director of WEConnect International in China Su Cheng Harris-Simpson recently sat down with CCTV English to discuss the state of gender parity in China's business world. According to Su Cheng:
"Right now it's still really a men's world. There are more male executives than women, for that, we need men to support and help to mentor and sponsor more women into executive level positions. Right now I believe it's not equal. Our time and our services are not valued equally. And that shows in pay, the lower pay and contracts we get, and so forth. So I think by having us revalued at that same level would be very, very helpful."
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WEConnect International has been selected for the 2016 Best of Washington Award in the Non-Profit Organization category by the Washington Award Program. Each year, the Washington Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Washington area a great place to live, work and play.
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| From Our Women-Owned Businesses |
As a certified women-owned business in the promotional product sector - The Sourcing Team are keen to support this global initiative - they have created ta "Wall of Fame" where they will be adding their women-owned businesses and supplier partners who they are supporting for this campaign. They are also sharing their wonderful businesses with you with The Sourcing Team's "women to women chat." As they add to the "Wall of Fame" The Sourcing Team will update you on Twitter.
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Delta recognized the contributions of its top small-business, minority-owned and women-owned supplier partners during the annual Supplier Diversity Star Awards event Wednesday, March 9, at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta. Among those honored was Australian certified women's business enterprise Buzz Export Services.
Star Awards honorees are nominated and selected by a review committee based on several categories including quality, value creation, innovation, customer service, cost savings and community involvement
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The Dollar Business: "Chayaa Nanjappa's single-minded efforts have established her honey brand - Nectar Fresh - in a highly quality-conscious premium segment. While serving high-end hotels and resorts, she (her brand) has created employment and better earning opportunities for tribals and marginal farmers...
Chayaa proudly says that Nectar Fresh has become the first brand in India to use women-owned logo of WEConnect International, a US-based women entrepreneurs' body which supports brands that stand for quality. Chayaa is a social capitalist who deserves much praise."
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WEConnect Academy Live Webinar: All About Meetings
Location: Online
Date: March 22, 2016
WEConnect International in South Africa Annual Conference
Location:
Sandton, Johannesburg
Date: April 6, 2016
WEConnect International Day
Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
Date: June 20, 2016
WBENC Conference & Trade Fair
Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
Date: June 21-23, 2016
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The Sourcing Team Creates Online Wall of Fame for #Buy16in16
Buzz Export Services Honored by Delta
