Supported by NatWest we were joined by leading female entrepreneurs and business owners from across the region to share ideas for the EB White Paper we'll publish later this year.
Our founder Helene Martin Gee opened the afternoon and we then heard from local entrepreneur Sara McKee, founder of Evermore, about her innovative business that aims to create centres for elderly people to live in communities that embrace all aspects of life in an holistic and enjoyable way. Sara was refreshingly honest about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Her passion for Evermore and determination to succeed was truly inspiring.
Heather Waters then warmly welcomed delegates on behalf of NatWest and outlined the many innovative activities the bank offers to women in business. Jill Pay then updated us on the progress of the UK Economic Blueprint for Women across the country.
Each group discussed a different topic and the roundtables were chaired by leading business women from the region.
Better backing for female business – Alison Loveday - Partner, Kennedy’s
Innovation rules! – Angela Moretta – Relationship
Director Commercial Banking, NatWest
Securing the talent to scale – Ruth Kirby – Senior
Relationship Manager Commercial Banking, NatWest
Business for good is good for business – Jacqueline Winstanley – Founder & CEO, Universal Inclusion
Barriers or opportunities? – Maggie O’Carroll – Chief
Executive, the Women’s Organisation.
Each group came up with 3 key ideas for inclusion in the White Paper and we heard initial comments from an expert panel of Heather Waters, Sara McKee and Vanda Green. See the ideas here: EB Roadshow Liverpool Outputs
