WEConnect International July Recap

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July, 2018

TOP NEWS:

WEConnect International Partners with

the Cherie Blair Foundation

WEConnect International is thrilled to partner with the

Cherie Blair Foundation for Women to further our joint mission to empower women entrepreneurs around the globe to reach their fullest potential.

The C herie Blair Foundation for Women is driven by a vision of a world where women have equal opportunities and the capability, confidence, and capital necessary to create thriving enterprises and have stronger voices in their community . Together with WEConnect International, our partnership will open doors for our certified women business enterprises by providing complementary training, mentorship, and knowledge sharing opportunities while utilizing shared resources to drive market-access opportunity and increase visibility.

To learn more about the Chair Blair Foundation for Women, visit their website

and stay tuned for more updates to come next month!

Success Stories

KTS Events Secures New Business with IBM

"Since our certification, we have experienced fantastic growth within our existing client base and beyond. In addition to our IBM relationship we have also been awarded our first Pharmaceutical client, following an introduction at a WEConnect International event."

*Learn how KTS Events won a contract with IBM while expanding business

to China and Nigeria...

Event Recap: WEConnect International Kick-Off Event in Japan

WBE Certification is now live in Japan

On July 26 ^th WEConnect International launched certification in Japa n with Corporate Members: Intel Corporation, Accenture, and Johnson & Johnson. Additionally, stakeholders from local corporations, the government sector, academia, and women entrepreneurs from across Japan joined us for a successful Kick Off Event in Tokyo to highlight supplier diversity and inclusion.

The Kick-Off event demonstrated the progress made over the last year while discussing the importance of generating market-access opportunities for women-business owners in the Japanese market. The event also served as a platform to announce the upcoming WEConnect Japan Conference on December 5 ^th.

In the lead up to the Kick-Off Event, WEConnect International was featured in Forbes Japan Magazine.

Visit our country pag e to learn more.

You're Invited!

WEConnect International is thrilled to partner with MSD China to co-host the 10th Supplier Diversity China Summit in Beijing,

August 29th-31st . Join WEConnect International CEO & Co-Founder Elizabeth Vazquez, corporate buyers and global women-owned businesses for a day of engagement, networking, and learning!

Contact events@weconnectinternational.com for more information

The Importance of Mental Health in the Work Place

Workers want to love their jobs. They want to feel fulfilled, respected, valued, and safe in their workplace.

If you’re wondering how to ensure mental health in the workplace and you’re wondering how you can promote psychological safety— don't miss next months WEConnect Academy webinar August 31st, 2018 !