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New GEM Report On Women Entrepreneurs 2024/2025: Navigating Challenges, Driving Change - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global The 2025 GEM (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor) report on women highlights their increasing role in entrepreneurship, though gaps persist.  The report is sponsored by the Cartier Women’s Initiative; Th...

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Today in Global Small Business: 'Ugly' Fees On Chinese Ships Concern US Ag Exporters ©iStock/mingxing chen What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: 'Ugly’ fees on Chinese ships c...

Global business isn’t always glamorous, sometimes it can get ugly.

Today’s roundup dives into the tough headlines shaping markets, brands, and entrepreneurs worldwide.
#GlobalBusiness #GlobalMarket #Entrepreneur

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How Today's Investments in Children Build and Skill Tomorrow's Leaders ©iStock/Tiago_Fernandez This is the story of how targeted, community-driven investments in nutrition, education, and social protection are ...

Today’s investments in children shape tomorrow’s global leaders.

Discover why supporting youth education, health, and opportunity is the smartest long-term strategy for a thriving world economy.
#GlobalBusiness #FutureLeaders #Wegg

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The Power of Relationships in a Global Economy with Co-Owners Lynda M. Dorman & Carolyn E. Howell August 12, 2020 - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:00 a.m. Central (12:00 noon Eastern) time By registering, I consent to Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global’s collection of my information.  Note: Thanks to our sponsors, even...

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Discover how powerful relationships fuel global growth.

Join Carolyn E. Howell & Lynda M. Dorman as they break down what it really takes to thrive worldwide.
#Wegginar #WomenInBusiness #GlobalGrowth

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How Great Leaders Inspire Action (Simon Sinek | TED) The Definitive Blog for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses <br> Interested in Going Global

Great leaders don’t just manage...they ignite action.

Discover how Simon Sinek’s timeless framework can transform your global business strategy.
#Leadership #SmallBusiness #GlobalGrowth

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Wishing Our Community a Warm Thanksgiving Holiday - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” -Oprah Winfrey We would like to extend our sincerest and most h...

Gratitude fuels global growth.

Wishing our wegg® community a warm, empowering, and joy-filled Thanksgiving!
#WeggBlog #HappyThanksgiving #HolidaySeason

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Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs: That's You! The force behind Women’s Entrepreneurship Day came upon us on November 19th, yet many of us work year-round (like here) to drive women’s eco...

Celebrating women entrepreneurs isn’t just a moment...it’s a movement.

See how trailblazers worldwide are reshaping business and inspiring the next generation.
#WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #GrowGlobal

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The Hamano Bag: Fame Can Come At Any Moment ©iStock/Sean Pavone The new"'it" bag. “It,” of course, is the black tote carried by Sanae Takaichi, the new prime minister of Japan . Offici...

When craftsmanship meets virality!

The Hamano bag proves that in global business, fame can strike when you least expect it.
#SmallBusiness #GrowGlobal #TheHamanoBag

Discover how one iconic accessory reshaped demand and storytelling worldwide: www.globalsmallbusinessblog.com/2025/11/the-...

Starting and Running a Global Company as a Working Mother: Lessons Learned with Margery Kraus, Founder, Executive Chairman, APCO WorldwideDecember 2, 2020 - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global Wednesday, December 2, 2020 11:00 a.m. Central (12:00 noon Eastern) time By registering, I consent to Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global’s collection of my information.  Note: Thanks to our sponsors, eve...

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How do you build a global company and raise a family at the same time?

Tune in on this empowering wegginar® to learn how one working mother did it and how you can too!
#womenentrepreneurs #globalbusiness #workingmoms

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From Problem to Patent: The Nursing Cover That Breathes wegg® podcast with Jackie Samuelson on November 17, 2025 - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global …

New Podcast Alert!!

Jackie Samuelson, founder of Alpha Lady LLC, discusses her experience pitching the “sharks” on the ABC television program “Shark Tank.”
#SharkTank #WomenEntrepreneur #Podcast

Listen here: womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org/2025/11/17/f...

The BIG wegg® 10-Year Anniversary Gala in Chicago on 11/6/25! Oh what a party and oh what a turnout!  Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us.  The pictures say it all. More here .  Happy 10 Years ...

10 years of empowering women entrepreneurs around the globe!

Dive into the highlights, stories, and unforgettable moments from our Wegg® Anniversary Gala!
#Celebration #Wegg #WomenEntrepreneurs

Read the full recap here: www.escapefromcorporateamerica.com/2025/11/the-...

Moving Factories From China to Elsewhere ©iStock/Bet_Noire A trade truce between the United States and China has calmed nerves, but it won’t stop the broader movement of companies t...

Is #China still the world’s factory?

Companies are quietly shifting production to new hotspots and the global supply chain map is being redrawn.

Dive into where they’re moving and why it matters for small businesses everywhere.
#GlobalBusiness

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Recycling Textile Remnants into a Sustainable Global Business with Allison Davidson Motoyama, Founder & Managing Director, Dona Bela Shreds September 7, 2022 - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global By registering, I consent to Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global’s collection of my information.  Note: Thanks to our sponsors, event is "no charge" but you must register to attend. Journey to creating a ...

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From textile remnants to a global sustainability mission!

Join us for a throwback wegginar® with Allison Davidson Motoyama as she shares how she turned waste into worldwide impact.
#Sustainability #International

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International Expansion Plan For Paris Pop-Up ©iStock/Elena Zolotova The American brand founded by sisters-in-law Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard is moving into a 270-squ...

Ready to take your business global?

Discover how Paris is paving the way for international expansion and what your company can learn from it.
#InternationalExpansion #GlobalBusiness #GrowGlobal

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Cheers to 10 Years: An Anniversary Gala Recap! - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global Oh, what a night! This past Thursday, we celebrated 10 years as a 501(c)(3) at the Tortoise Supper Club in Chicago, IL. With more than 100 attendees and $20,000 raised in support of wegg®’s mission, i...

Cheers to 10 incredible years of empowering women entrepreneurs worldwide!

Relive the unforgettable moments from our anniversary gala, a night of inspiration, community, and global impact.
#WeggBlog #WomenEntrepreneurs #GrowGlobal

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It's That Time: Marshall Field's Walnut Room Christmas Tree 2025 ©2025 Laurel J. Delaney.  All rights reserved. About the experience visiting the Walnut Room at Marshall Field's (now Macy's) in Chicago, Il...

It’s that time of year again when nostalgia, holiday windows, and the spirit of giving fill the air.

Take a stroll down memory lane with Marshall Field’s iconic Walnut Room traditions!
#HolidayTraditions #Chicago #SmallBusiness

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Deglobalization & AI: The Calm Before the Storm with John Yunker Dec. 3, 2025 - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global By registering, I consent to Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global’s collection of my information.  Deglobalization is suppressing growth AI promises a new wave of global growth Smaller companies are best p...

We are excited to host #JohnYunker, #Co-Founder of #ByteLevelResearch at our next #wegginar 12/3/25 at 11 AM CT. He'll cover "Deglobalization & AI: The Calm Before the Storm".

To learn more and to register, visit: womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org/2025/11/05/d...

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From Scientist to Entrepreneur: Making Recyclable Medical Supplies For the Planet wegg® podcast with Dr. Beau Wangtrakuldee on September 16, 2024 - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global …

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Hear how Dr. Beau Wangtrakuldee turned her lab experience into a global mission by creating recyclable medical supplies to protect people and the planet.
#WomenInSTEM #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability

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wegg® showcase: Roni Jackson, Co-Founder, Red Flag Mania - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global Poorly fitting PPE is a confidence killer, and it also impacts safety at work. I wanted to remove this unnecessary barrier and help women feel confident, safe, and focus on the job instead of constant...

Meet Roni Jackson, co-founder of Red Flag Mania, turning local stories into global connections! 🌎

Discover how she built a thriving media brand rooted in community and purpose:
#Wegg #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship

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Welcome! You are invited to join our Success On Her Terms wegginar®: Finding Your True North (11/4 at 11 AM CT). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. A conversation with Shelly Sun Berkowitz, Founder, Founder2Founder. Moderated by: Alexandra M. Didac, CPWA®, CRPC™, CEPA® Director, Private Wealth Senior Relationship Manager, Merrill, Baldwin Ma...

Don’t miss out!

Join today's wegginar® at 11:00 AM CT to gain global insights, practical tips, and inspiration from a leading female entrepreneur!

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You Know It's [the Day After] Halloween ©2025 Laurel J. Delaney.  All rights reserved. "You know it's [the day after] Halloween.  I guess everyone's entitled to one good scare." – ...

The candy’s gone, the costumes are packed away…but the #entrepreneurial spirit never fades!

Check out today’s post on what comes after Halloween for global small business owners:
#GlobalBusiness #SmallBusiness #HalloweenSpirit

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sooo see you Thursday?? #chicago #gala #femaleentrepreneur #globalgal #WEGG TikTok video by wegg®

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A Model for Expanding Your Business Into Foreign Markets ©iStock/peshkov Harvard Business Review, 5/17/24:  It used to be thought that globalization would flatten out cultural differences among cou...

The Global Small Business Blog: A Model for Expanding Your Business Into Foreign Markets: www.globalsmallbusinessblog.com/2025/10/a-mo...
#globalsmallbusinessblog #globalsmallbusiness #model #expandinginternationally #foreignmarkets @weggtoday.bsky.social

Vietnam’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Champions Investment in Women-Led Businesses - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global Investing in the potential of Vietnamese women entrepreneurs was the primary focus of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (VCCI) 2025 Women Entrepreneurs forum last week in Hanoi. The theme...

Vietnam is investing in women!

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry is championing programs to empower women-led businesses by fueling innovation, growth, and equality across the nation.
#WEGG #WomenInBusiness #GlobalGrowth

Read more here: womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org/2025/10/27/v...

wegg® showcase: Dr. Chris Wachira, Founder and CEO, The Wachira Group - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global Sponsored by: The first and foundational company in the Wachira Group is Wachira Wines. I am Kenyan American, born and raised in Kenya, and I couldn’t find a wine that complemented the food my mother ...

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Introducing our wegg® Showcase with Dr. Chris Wachira, Founder & CEO of Wachira Wines, the first Kenyan American winery in the U.S.!
#TBT #WeggShowcase #WomenEntrepreneurs #GlobalBusiness

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Success on Her Terms empowers women entrepreneurs to define what success truly means!

Register for FREE for our very first Success on Her Terms wegginar®: womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org/programs/suc...

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Today in Global Small Business: The Global Small Business Forum Turns 10 — and It’s More Powerful Than Ever! What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Photo collage from the super successful 10th Annual ...

Today in Global Small Business: From #export insights to global market trends, catch up on the latest news shaping international #entrepreneurship.
#GlobalSmallBusiness #InternationalTrade #GrowGlobal

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Illinois Rocks When It Comes to Supporting Women-Owned Businesses In Illinois there are nearly 561,000 women-owned businesses employing more than 661,000 workers and bringing in $165 billion in revenue each...

Illinois is powered by #WomenEntrepreneurs.

561,000 women-owned businesses. 661,000 jobs. $165B in revenue. This #NationalWomensBusinessMonth, Illinois celebrates the women shaping its economy and future.
#WomenInBusiness #Illinois #GrowGlobal

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