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WEConnection, January 2016, Volume 6
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 Join the #Buy16in16 Campaign!
Everyone is a buyer. When you make a trade or spend money, you are voting for the world you want. Join the #Buy16in16 campaign and start shopping with purpose!
We are challenging all buyers to purchase at least 16 products or services from 16 different women-owned businesses in 2016. Whenever you make a purchase, let us know on
Twitter using #Buy16in16
, include a photo, and let us know your progress.
Throughout the year we will highlight various WEConnect International and WBENC certified women's business enterprises. Contact Cate Urban at [email protected] for more information.
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| WEConnect International Videos |
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New Video: WEConnect International - Connecting Women Business Owners to Global Opportunities
We are extremely excited to share our new video produced by certified women's business enterprise APCO Worldwide. The video demonstrates how we are working hard to help women-owned businesses succeed in global value chains. The story in the video is inspired by the real-life story of Madelaine Artavia Sotela, founder of certified women's business enterprise Arquitectura Arquenz in Costa Rica. Click the "CC" button on the YouTube link for Spanish subtitles.
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Madelaine Artavia Sotela founded Arquenz Architecture in 2002, after graduating as an architectural drafter. Studying architecture had been a challenge, as she needed to support her son, so she started doing architectural drawings at home. Then, a client to whom she had made a model and drawing plans asked if she would build the house that she had drawn. She was surprised, but took the risk of starting her own construction business.
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| Job & Training Opportunities |
We are searching for a new market lead in Nigeria to
provide leadership, vision and strategic direction to WEConnect International in Nigeria in accordance with the core values and purpose and in co-operation with WEConnect International.
WEConnect International in Canada is also searching for a Manager of Programs, Partnerships and Communications. The Manager - based in the Toronto area in Canada - will h
elp Canadian women make the connections they need to grow their businesses and their communities.
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We are currently remodeling the WEConnect Academy learning modules, so stay tuned for details on accessing the curriculum and new bonus materials in 2016.
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Are you a woman business owner of a small or medium enterprise? Do you want to grow your business and positively impact your community? Are you operating in the Middle East and North Africa, Sub Saharan Africa, or Latin America and the Caribbean? Consider applying for the Vital Voices GROW Fellowship. The deadline for applications in January 31, 2016.
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2016 WEConnect National Conferences
Locations: Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, South Africa, the UK and more!
Date: Throughout the Year
Women's Empowerment and Workplace Development
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Date: February 9-10, 2016
Free Webinar: The Communication Jigsaw
2nd Annual Women in Procurement 2016
Location: Melbourne Australia
Date: March 21-23, 2016
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WEConnect International Is Hiring!
Apply for the Vital Voices GROW Fellowship
