Forwarded from the business research list. This may be of interest to
those concerned with technology and women - see the list of themes below
...


Subject: International Conference on Womens' Enterprise
Date:  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 16:43:18 +0000
From: Leigh Sear <[log in to unmask]>
To:  [log in to unmask]


Dear All,

Your chance to contribute to an exciting experience exchange event:

SHIFTING GEARS IN WOMEN’S ENTERPRISE
10th – 12th September 2001

Hosted by ‘Women Into the Network’
The Foundation for Small and Medium Enterprise Development
University of Durham, England, UK

FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS
Women’s entrepreneurship and enterprise development is back on the
policy agenda and thus receiving increasing attention from governments,
banks, business networks, businesses and women themselves.  The aim of
this conference is to bring together professionals and academics working

in the area of, or with an interest in, women’s entrepreneurship and
enterprise development.  Conference papers and case studies must aim at
an audience looking to gain a better understanding, and to share
experience of current issues regarding: policy, practice and process in
this field.

CONFERENCE THEMES
- Issues surrounding the categorisation of women’s enterprise
- The growth of women-run businesses
- Sector-based strengths and concentrations
- Technology and women’s enterprise
- The diversity of women in business

WHO SHOULD COME?
Academics, policy makers, owner-managers, private, public and voluntary
organisations, and practitioners providing guidance and assistance to
women running businesses

CALL FOR PAPERS
If you are interested in presenting a paper, please submit an abstract
of up to 250 words based on one of the conference themes.  Abstracts
will form the basis of initial selection and should be received by 31st
March 2001.

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For Conference information contact : [log in to unmask] or
Dinah Bennett at the Foundation for SME Development on 0191 374 7157 or
by email: [log in to unmask]

For Information regarding Women Into the Network contact:
www.networkingwomen.co.uk
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Mr. Leigh Sear
Research Manager
Foundation for SME Development
University of Durham
Mill Hill Lane
Durham DH1 3LB

Tel: +44 (0)191 374 3390
Fax: +44 (0)191 374 1239

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