BSTDB Promotes Women Entrepreneurs in the Black Sea Region in Cooperation with BSEC Business Council

News | 12-Dec-2019

The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB)  hosted  a regional workshop to encourage women from the countries of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) to thrive in the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Co-organized by the Greek Chairmanship of the BSEC Business Council, the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and BSTDB, the event featured a broad variety of speakers including presidents of female business associations, women CEOs of commercial enterprises and banking professionals. The participants discussed the challenges that are faced by businesswomen, professional education, networking and the long-standing dilemma of balancing work and family life.

Opening the workshop, Aristotelis Spiliotis, BSTDB Secretary General said: “We are very glad to host an event which aims to assist and motivate women from our member countries to actively engage in entrepreneurship despite the many challenges they may face. I hope that today’s discussions and outcomes will inspire more women to start and go on to run their businesses successfully.”