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WCEI Membership
Women Chiefs of Enterprises International (WCEI) provides an
environment for women to grow and develop in their business and
professions. WCEI directly encourages women to support each other and
aims to enhance the recognition of the professional achievements of
women.
Founded in Australia in 1985 as a non-profit organisation for women
entrepreneurs and business owners, WCEI is affiliated with the international
network known as Les Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondiales (FCEM). WCEI is
also affiliated with or holds membership in a number of international organisations
which share similar goals to WCEI.
WCEI is committed to supporting sustainable
business and social development among women
in Australia. WCEI encourages every member to
recognise her responsibility to create change for
a better future.
Meeting on a regular basis to provide
support, establish business and personal
contacts and address common concerns.
Promoting the active exchange and sharing
of experience between business owners and
leaders and leading by positive example.
Taking leadership roles in business,
government and the community.
Participating in activities which enhance
strategic and practical management skills.
Taking leadership roles on issues relating to
women in business in local, national and
international forums.
Inspiring women leaders
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Members
WCEI Encourages the development of
entrepreneurial skills and attributes through:
Runs her own business, or is a senior
executive in a corporate, government or not
for profit organisation;
ls professionally qualified and belongs to a
number of professional organisations;
ls a Director on a number of Boards;
Has contributed to policy-making by being
appointed to government taskforces and
working parties;
ls involved in her community through leading
or contributing to volunteer not for profits and
charitable organisations;
Has been recognised for the breadth and
depth of her talent, expertise and community
involvement through government or non-
governmental awards and other forms of
recognition
women understand that no-one succeeds alone
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Economic Security 4 Women; one of six
National Women's Alliances funded by the
federal Office for Women. Economic
Security 4 Women engages with Australian
women to identify the issues they face and
establish those of primary importance in
order to contribute to national policy reform.
International Affiliations
WCEI’s international affiliations, partnerships and
members alliances include:
Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondiales
(FCEM)
National Association of Women Business
Owners (NAWBO)
The International Alliance for Women
(TIAW)
UN Women
United Succes
Network of Entrepreneurial Women
Worldwide (NEWWW)
; a pioneering association reuniting
women chief executives internationally,
founded in France in 1945, and now covering
70 countries across five continents.
; the USA's pre-eminent
women business owners' network, with over
7000 members and 70 chapters across the
country.
; which serves as the global umbrella
organisation that unites, supports and
promotes professional women and their
networks to work together, share resources
and leverage ideas. TIAW members include
both individuals and associations
representing more than 35,000 members
worldwide.
; the UN organisation dedicated
to gender equality and the empowerment of
women.
; Founded in South Africa,
United Succes supports Women
Entrepreneurs, focusing on the networking
aspect of creating potential business
relationships
; encompasses
associations of women entrepreneurs in five
continents. Pushes to open dialogue,
exchange experiences and to share
successes and difficulties.
National Affiliations
create, innovate, support and be supported
5. Member Benefits
Providing opportunities for meeting on a
regular basis to establish business and
personal contacts.
Encouraging its members to accept and
apply for leadership roles in business,
government and the community, thus
providing leadership on issues relating to
women in business at local, national and
international levels.
Promoting the exchange of experience with
other business owners and leaders
particularly in providing discounted access
to and delivering conferences, forums and
events.
Promoting members' participation in
activities which enhance strategic and
practical management skills.
Engaging with senior government
personnel and politicians in order to inform
and garner support with regard to women
in business.
Inspiring women leaders
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6. What’s expected from you?
How can you join?
Membership is by invitation only – why not attend
one of our events as a guest? For more
information about membership criteria, events in
your city, or our activities, please go to
www.wcei.com.au
Attendance at and participation in relevant
events, activities and programs.
Give time, talent and enthusiasm to the
organisation.
Accept leadership roles if able/
Identify and suggest prospective new
members.
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associate with like minded women
7. Contact Us:
Women Chiefs of Enterprise International
PO Box 75
Greenmount QLD 43
Email: donna@wcei.com.au
Telephone: 0402 274 711
Web: www.wcei.com.au
