10/06/2016

First Minister Attends Women In Business Chairs' Lunch

First Minister Arlene Foster has attended the first ever Women in Business Chairs' Lunch at Titanic Belfast.

Women in Business promotes entrepreneurship and provides networking opportunities for business women to promote and grow their business. The event was attended by over 200 local business women.

Arlene Foster said: "It is an honour to be here today to address the first Women in Business Chairs' Lunch. I am proud that Northern Ireland has more than its fair share of formidable female business leaders who are successful role models across a range of sectors.

"Northern Ireland's business women have a reputation for a hard work ethos and are a strong voice for success both locally, and in the global marketplace.

"I pay tribute to Women in Business for the role they play in inspiring women to realise their full potential. You recognise all that is good about being a woman in business in Northern Ireland and empower women to remain focused and determined to make a difference not only in the workplace but across society as a whole."

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