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Wanted: East of England Women’s Enterprise Steering Group member

Would you like to play a key role in the development of women's enterprise in the East?

Visit our schools and colleges…and help shape the future!

Charity, the Education and Employers Taskforce, is urging women in businesses of all sizes and sectors to take part in a national campaign for business leaders to visit state schools and colleges.

Are women more responsible entrepreneurs?

New research shows that women in business are more likely to be risk-averse than men. But does ‘more responsible’ mean ‘less ambitious’?

How do you get more women into the boardroom? Ask a man!

It’s no joke: Trade Minister Mervyn Davies has been tasked with getting more women into the boardroom.

Café now open at Peterborough Women's Enterprise Centre

Patrons of PWEC can now enjoy on-site refreshments in a new, sociable meeting place.

Stand up, smile and build your communication skills

Want to build your self-confidence, improve your relationships and enhance your communications? These unique comedy workshops could help you find your funny side...

East of England one of UK’s leading local economies

New research ranks the East of England third in the UK’s productivity league table.

EW backs the Blueprint for Growth

Enterprising Women has joined business leaders to promote the East of England as the UK's 'ideas region'.

Are women finally on the road to financial parity in the workplace?

The battle of the sexes still rages in the workplace – particularly where money is concerned. But are women finally beginning to draw even with their male colleagues?

Equality Minister says women mean business in science, engineering and technology

EQUALITY Minister Lynne Featherstone has called for an increase in the number of women working in the key sectors of science, engineering and technology (SET).