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North East welcomes Forward Ladies

A NATIONAL organisation dedicated to the training and development of women in business is being unveiled in the North East for the first time.

And the launch of Forward Ladies in the region means that exceptional business women will now be included in the group’s prestigious Women In Business Awards (WIBA) programme.

Forward Ladies was set up in 1999 as a voice for women in business, along with creating opportunities for career women and entrepreneurs to build their networks and develop new skills.

Although it is has operated around the UK for a number of years, it is only now expanding into the North East, with a launch event taking place at Newcastle’s G Casino on Thursday May 21.

The free event will not only give women the opportunity to find out more about the organisation but to also learn about the awards and how to enter.

The awards will take place regionally in the North East and across the country, with a grand final in Leeds on November 20.

Managing Director and leading business woman Griselda Tobogo, who said: “The awards are hugely important because they give exceptionally talented women a unique opportunity to acknowledge their successes and become credible and inspirational role models.

“The awards are not only about winning, but growing networks, making contacts and leveraging knowledge – for mutual benefit. I want to attract all women from organisations which believe in and demonstrate inclusion, diversity and celebrating their achievements.”

Some places still remain for the launch event – which runs from 9.30am until 11am. Anyone interested in attending should register at http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/power-business-breakfast-club-newcastle-tickets-16655828030

Forward Ladies runs high profile regional events, skills programmes and conferences throughout the UK, and its signature International Women’s Day has attracted world class speakers like Cherie Blair, Germaine Greer and Former minister Lady Warsi.

More details are available here http://forwardladies.com/

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