#WECAN Driving Change – Doing Good Business Better

The #WECAN Driving Change series explores theory and research around barriers for women entrepreneurs.

Women entrepreneurs are making remarkable contributions in shaping the economic and social fabric of our communities, often building purpose-led businesses, and solving real world challenges. However, there is still a long way to go, and it is imperative that we recognise the barriers they face and work collectively across industry and society to dismantle them, creating an environment where every aspiring entrepreneur, regardless of gender, can thrive (Elyn Corfield, CEO Lloyds Bank).

Our next #WECAN Driving Change event explores how women entrepreneurs and women led businesses and social enterprises are paving the way in delivering social impact and investment. Women are in a prime position to influence change, by creating and advocating for flexible and transformational workplace cultures which support family and caring responsibilities, extending the ladder down to inspire, empower and develop other women, and creating positive and lasting change in society. The event will explore further changes and positive impacts that can be made, using the research from the #WECAN Programme as an evidence base.

We will also be exploring the latest developments to the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).

Agenda

09:00 | Networking and Refreshments

09:30 | Professor Lebene Soga (Leeds Beckett University), Professor Anastasia Konstantopoulou and Costas Gabrielatos (Edge Hill University)

09:50 | Eleanor Baker (Lloyds Bank)

10:00 | Ali Ward (Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber)

10:30 | Guest Speaker (TBC) – Social Value and Social Investment

10:50 | Q & A / Audience Discussion

11:00 | Break and Refreshments

11:15 | Guest Speaker (TBC) Changes to ESPR Regulation

12:00 | Networking Lunch

13:00 | Close

#WECAN Research

As part of the #WECAN Project part funded by the European Social Fund (2021 – 2023), academics from Leeds Beckett University and Edge Hill University conducted research into the barriers faced by women and businesses enrolled on the project.

The #WECAN Network

Led by Leeds Beckett University in partnership with Edge Hill University and SEYH, the #WECAN Network supported by Lloyds Bank is a community of women, businesses and supporting organisations

Supported by Lloyds Bank Business & Commercial

Thanks to support from Lloyds Bank, it is free to access our community, events and support.

Lloyds Bank are committed to supporting women-led businesses to scale, providing more networking opportunities, and encouraging more girls and women into sectors where they are most underrepresented. Visit their Women Entrepreneur Hub for access to supportive communities, resources, and products to help you manage and grow your business.

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