On Saturday, August 10, 2024, Bank One was pleased to host the inaugural training workshop for the Women Entrepreneur Awards (WEA) 2024 at its facilities. This workshop marks the beginning of the training sessions for this edition and represents a crucial step in equipping participants with the tools necessary to refine their strategies and strengthen their businesses.
“We are thrilled to support women entrepreneurs, whose contributions are vital to our economy and society. Hosting this first workshop underscores our commitment to helping them overcome challenges and achieve their goals,” said Mahabeer Ramjuttan, Senior Relationship Manager, Bank One SME & Business Banking.
“We would like to express our deep gratitude to all the women entrepreneurs who participated in the training session organized by Bank One. Their determination and passion are truly inspiring. We are delighted to support their entrepreneurial journey and firmly believe in their success,” added Jean Luc Lebon, Senior Relationship Manager, Bank One SME & Business Banking.
Under the theme “Driving Success for Women Entrepreneurs,” the day featured three distinct sessions covering the following topics: Strategies for Achieving Personal and Professional Goals, Financial Literacy, and How Branding Can Spur Growth. Participants had the opportunity to engage with experts who shared their experiences and knowledge.
“This collaboration with Bank One has been extremely valuable and will have a significant impact on our candidates’ journeys. The workshops held last Saturday were transformative, providing candidates with essential skills and knowledge. Their recognition reflects the success of the workshop and the positive influence of Bank One in the field of entrepreneurship,” said Kirti Sheonarain, founder of WEA.
The 2024 edition of WEA aligns with the International Women’s Day theme: Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress. Participants will be judged based on criteria including innovation, impact, sustainability, and inclusivity. The grand finale of the WEA Awards 2024 will be held on October 19.
About Bank One
Bank One is a joint venture between CIEL Finance Limited in Mauritius and I&M Group PLC, based in Kenya. Over the past decade, the bank has built a client base of over 50,000 people, with a dedicated team of more than 417 experienced staff and assets exceeding 52 billion MUR. Bank One offers a wide range of banking products and services through its geographical presence across Mauritius, including 7 branches and a well-distributed network of ATMs. As the financial landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa continues to evolve, Bank One is committed to playing an active role in supporting individuals, businesses, and communities with a true spirit of innovation and ambition to add value to its stakeholders. Bank One maintains close relationships with development finance institutions and has long-term financing lines with the German Investment and Development Agency (DEG), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the French Development Agency (Proparco). Bank One has been rated “BB-” with a stable outlook by Fitch Ratings.
About the Women Entrepreneur Awards
The Women Entrepreneur Awards (WEA) were established to encourage, support, strengthen, and celebrate Mauritian women entrepreneurs from various sectors and highlight their contribution to the Mauritian economy. The aim of the WEA is to celebrate the achievements and successes of women, whether they run a start-up or a medium or large-sized business. The awards recognize the outstanding achievements of women entrepreneurs who have made a significant impact on their industries and communities, with commercial success based on exceptional leadership, resilience, and skills in innovation and creativity. The WEA seeks to showcase the diversity of talent and entrepreneurial spirit of women entrepreneurs, both in Mauritius and Rodrigues.
