Women and Enterprise at Parliament

Craig Tracey MP, Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Women & Enterprise hosted two excellent events on Monday 12th September. 

Firstly, a fascinating panel debate in a committee room. 

This was followed by a reception in Portcullis House sponsored by NatWest to launch their recent report on female entrepreneurs. 

Keynote speaker was Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Caroline Dinenage MP.

Members of Pink Shoe joined other distinguished guests from as far afield as New Zealand and the US.

The Earl of Erroll joined us for the reception and visited the stands where successful female entrepreneurs highlighted their businesses. Guests were able to sample fabulous chocolates and admire wonderful leather bags!

Pink Shoe Summer Soiree

A selection of images taken by Pink Shoe's Photographer in Residence Sharron Wallace from our fabulous summer soiree at the House of Commons. 

Pink Shoe celebrated its 9th Birthday and paid tribute to an inspiring and very special Ambassador, the late Úna McBride.

For great images from Sharron see www.sharronwallace.co.uk 
A huge thank you to Sacha & Davaa who looked after us all so brilliantly!

Chatham House EY W20 International Policy Forum

This international event leading up to the next G20 summit in China focused on empowering women for international growth. Supported by EY along with Citi, Mastercard and others it featured a range of inspiring speakers. 

To view a video of the forum please go to:

https://www.chathamhouse.org/event/empowering-women-economic-growth-the-smart-choice-g20

                                                

Ambassadors' Luncheons

We hosted two summer luncheons this year in the splendid Terrace Pavilion. The food was beyond excellent and each lunch was a delight in the engaging company of our fabulous ambassador members. 

The lunches are an excellent opportunity for members to spend more time in conversation, a very popular move which worked well.

FSB initiative for Female Enterprise

At the House of Commons, Pink Shoe ambassadors along with founder Helene Martin Gee joined the FSB for a debate on female enterprise.

A panel debate was followed by interactive discussion, including Baroness Burt, Baroness Kramer and Baroness Verma. All of whom actively support and encourage women in business and also Pink Shoe's work on the UK Economic Blueprint for Women.

Deloitte Report on Female Entrepreneurship

Deloitte hosted a breakfast meeting to launch their report on female entrepreneurship, produced for the Women's Business Council. 'Developing collaborative ecosystems for success' is based on research and interviews with female entrepreneurs.

You can check out the report here: 
https://www2.deloitte.com/uk/en/pages/growth/articles/women-entrepreneurs.html

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