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North West Women in Business Awards Friday 23rd January

Now in its second year, the Northwest Women in Business Awards brings together women behind some of the
region’s most innovative and successful companies. Building on the success of last year, there are now 6 awards
which will be presented at a glittering ceremony and gala dinner on the evening of Friday 23 January 2009 at The
Park Royal Hotel, Warrington.

Book now for the event at  www.nwwomeninbusinessawards.co.uk  

Innovation vouchers for entrepreneurs

Innovation Vouchers are designed to help Northwest businesses owners, entrepreneurs, charities and social enterprises to purchase an academic's expertise to develop innovation and enhance business

It provides a voucher up to £3,000 to new and growing businesses, charities and social enterprises. It was set up to encourage and make it easier for more people to engage with the knowledge base and in particular universities and further education colleges.

The next round opens on 12th January. Find out more here !

 


Sissy Rooney, Finalist for the UK Fashion Entrepreneur 2009

Sissy Rooney, Founder of Street Style Surgery

Sissy uses fashion as a medium to instil confidence and creativity within the youth of today.

I introduce young people from all backgrounds to the fashion design industry, while also teaching them how to be entrepreneurial through their own creative talent and skills. I raise awareness of all aspects of the fashion industry, eg the design process, colour and fabrics, manufacturing, branding, marketing, consumerism, costing, sales and profit margins, whilst also educating them on the ethics of the fashion industry i.e. recycling and fair trade production and manufacture.

I host all the workshops in a fun and energetic manner to children as young as age 6 and all the way up to age 25. I have worked within many organisation including special needs schools, mainstream schools, homeless organisations, even outside in parks with the lottery funded organisation "parktastic" in order to engage young people who wouldn't necessarily go to a youth club or come into contact with any aspect of fashion education. The outcome of my lessons are above and beyond what I could ever expect, all my young people shine with so much self-confidence in seeing what they have made and achieved, they all feel like real fashion designers and wear their garment with so much pride. Some even want to go on to be fashion designers and I offer advice and guidance on courses and avenues they can take to achieve this.

Sissy Rooney is a Finalist for the UK Fashion Entrepreneur 2009. Find out more here http://www.creativeconomy.org.uk/UKYCE/FinalistProfile.asp?ID=34&FinalistID=51

 

"Striding out has been fundamental in the setting up and successful progression of my business. The Street Style Surgery's initial break came about through the wealth of contact opportunities offered by the striding out network.  Without this network I feel that I would certainly still be trying to make these contacts.  It offers a solid support network that can always be tapped in to for advice and guidance regarding all aspects of business.  It's a great resource for like minded entrepreneurs to meet and share ideas, to learn more about the business world and discover new ways of implementing ideas."

 

Heather Wilkinson, Founder of Striding Out, shortlisted in the Crain's Business Woman of the Year

Crain's Manchester Business celebrate the 2008 Business Woman of the Year Awards where we will be honouring successful business women from the Greater Manchester area.

Heather Wilkinson is listed in the not-for-profit sector for her achievements in setting up and running Striding Out for 3.5 years.

The winner will be announced on the 2nd December.

 

Find out more here

 

Finance for your Business in the North West

Finding and securing the right type of finance for your business is essential. The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) want to make it easier for you to find information on their range of business finance products. As well as offering finanical support for businesses in the form of loans and grants, we also provide access to networks of expert advice and information. Our business finance products include funding for business research and development activities, capital investment projects as well as loans and business angel finance to start-up and grow your business.

Finance for Business provides a simple and effective service for businesses. Visit http://www.nwdabusinessfinance.co.uk/

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