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The Chamber network at the service of female entrepreneurship

http://www.eurochambres.be. The Chamber network at the service of female entrepreneurship. Lario Fair - Como 21 April 2006. Who are we? A network of women and men working in European CCIs National Chamber Associations Regional and Local Chambers. OUR MEMBERS.

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The Chamber network at the service of female entrepreneurship

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  1. http://www.eurochambres.be The Chamber network at the service of female entrepreneurship Lario Fair - Como 21 April 2006

  2. Who are we? • A network of women and men working in European CCIs • National Chamber Associations • Regional and Local Chambers

  3. OUR MEMBERS 44 National Chamber Organisations

  4. 44 National Chamber Organisations THE NETWORK +1,950 Chambers of Commerce +18,873,000 Enterprises 120,000,000 Employees

  5. 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

  6. What are our objectives? • Contribute to long-term economic growth • Foster equal opportunity rights • Address the specific needs of working women

  7. 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

  8. Women in Business and in Decision-Making

  9. Women in Business and in Decision-Making – good practices • I comitate per la promozione dell’imprenditoria femiline (IT) • Women’s Cooperative Bank (CY) • Career Counselling Guide (GR) • «E trifft U» - start up meets entrepreneur (DE)

  10. Women in Decision-Making Positions

  11. Survey results • Business = male affair  • Man = career • Woman = household & children • A question of credibility • Lack of confidence in capabilities • Lack of self-confidence • Women and decision-making

  12. 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

  13. EUROCHAMBRES Women Network Contact details: Birgit Arens Tel: +32-2-2820857 E-mail: arens@eurochambres.be

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