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Jun 2023
Last Updated: 22/06/2023
Business Breakfast: Executive women's peer group to be established in Harrogate
Staff well-being and culture have rapidly risen up the priority list for many employers. At the next Stray Ferret Business Club we’ll hear from award winning employer, LCF Law, on how organisations can ensure their teams are productive and happy.
The lunch event is lunch at Manahatta, on June 29th at 12.30pm. Get your tickets by clicking or tapping here.
A new business group for women in leadership roles is to be set up in Harrogate. The aim of the Female Advisory Board (aka F.A.B) is to help executives from non-competing organisations come together and problem solve collectively.
The group is the brain-child of Samantha Addy who says she has big ambitions for the women who have been 'hand-picked' to attend- not only to help female entrepreneurs but also to help them invest and support women and girls in the arena but find funding difficult or don't know where to start. The first meeting is a Rudding Park next Wednesday.
Samantha’s said her mission is to empower female trailblazers:
"Why is that so important? Because research has shown that women generate higher returns for society, are more likely to address social needs and according to Harvard Business Review – women score higher than men in key skills such as leadership, problem-solving and innovation.
"There are so many possibilities and I want to connect these brilliant leaders with other brilliant leaders using Napoleon Hill’s “Mastermind Principle”.
"I’m so excited to launch F.A.B. in Harrogate – there has been such a lovely response to my invitation, even those unable to attend – there is definitely a demand for a more niche community like this and the possibilities it’s going to bring.”
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Harrogate luxury linen store Woods has announced a return to stocking the Italian linen firm, Pratesi.
Established in 1895, Woods is one of the town's oldest businesses. In recent years it has expanded into Woods Fine Linens and William Woods Interior Design.
William Woods CEO at Woods Fine Linens said:
"We are both thrilled and deeply honoured to announce our partnership with the iconic Pratesi, renowned for its exceptional quality bed linens. Woods has the distinguished privilege of being one of the first exclusive retailers selected by Pratesi..
“Pratesi's decision stands as a testament to the reputation we've meticulously built over 128 years at Woods Fine Linens, a unique family business recognised by Pratesi as one of the finest global linen stores. We take immense pride in our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional products, informed knowledge, and unparalleled customer service. This partnership represents a significant milestone for both Pratesi and Woods.
"As we embark on this exciting journey together, we eagerly anticipate introducing the epitome of luxury linens to our discerning customers."
Michelle Klein, Global CEO for Pratesi said:
“We are thrilled to be entering into this partnership with Woods Fine Linens.
“Pratesi and Woods Fine Linens have a history together of over 75 years, a very special and strategic partnership between our brands which we are excited to continue as we look to grow our network of selected partners around the globe”.
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