Celebrating Women Entrepreneur Academy Graduates

At a reception on January 27, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Gwendolyn “Wendy” Greene and Malta Chamber of Commerce President Marisa Shelleb celebrated the 42 participants graduating from the U.S. State Department’s Women Entrepreneurship Academy . (in awe). The AWE program provides women entrepreneurs around the world with the skills, resources, and networks they need to start and scale successful businesses. Two of her attendees excel at pitching their business proposals, winning first place prizes of $10,000 and her second place prizes of $5,000 to invest in their businesses.

In 2022, the U.S. Embassy partnered with the Malta Chamber of Commerce to conduct the second iteration of this Global Entrepreneurship Program in Malta. AWE supports the US Government’s National Strategy on Gender Equality and Equality, which aims to advance the economic empowerment of women globally. Implemented in nearly 90 countries, her AWE has helped her over 16,000 women entrepreneurs around the world grow their businesses and adapt to new economic realities under COVID-19. I was.

Deputy Principal Green and Malta Chamber of Commerce President Marisa Xuereb presented certificates to AWE graduates and awarded $10,000 first prize and $5,000 second prize in seed funding to winners of the business plan competition Did. Mr. Green said in a brief remarks: On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, I would like to congratulate all of you. We are impressed by your willingness to pursue your ambitions and contribute to building a dynamic and innovative economy. ”

In his remarks, Xuereb said: Promoting women entrepreneurship is very much in line with the Malta Chamber of Commerce’s ambition to maximize human capital potential. We are very pleased that so many women have successfully completed this program. We also look forward to seeing them pursue their entrepreneurial ideas and engage, network and grow with the Malta Chamber of Commerce over the months and years to come. ”