11/04/2003
Local businesswomen ignore UK competition
Northern Ireland businesswomen have chosen to ignore a UK-wide competition with £40,000 worth of cash prizes.
Organisers of the Women Mean Business awards were shocked when they realised not a single women from the province had entered this year's awards.
The organisers are offering more than £40,000 of cash and prizes to 10 finalists, with £10,000 for the winner.
The closing date for entries is Friday, April 11.
(MB)
Organisers of the Women Mean Business awards were shocked when they realised not a single women from the province had entered this year's awards.
The organisers are offering more than £40,000 of cash and prizes to 10 finalists, with £10,000 for the winner.
The closing date for entries is Friday, April 11.
(MB)
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