A POPULAR women’s enterprise event returns to Worcester next month.

Worcestershire County Council will host its annual Women’s Enterprise event at Worcester Racecourse on Wednesday, November 19, from 9am until 3pm.

More than 120 businesswomen attended the event last year.

This year it is being supported by Advantage West Midlands, Business Link, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, Bromsgrove District Council, HSBC, WiRE, North East Worcestershire College, Worcester College of Technology, Worcester Racecourse and the University of Worcester.

The event will comprise a series of talks from leading women in business and workshops to provide support and advice on issues including marketing and intellectual property. The winner of the young student enterprise award will be announced and there will be a chance to network and browse a variety of stands from local businesses.

Margaret Gray, the council’s economic development officer, said: “We are delighted to be hosting this event for the fourth year as part of National Enterprise Week.

“It is always a lively and stimulating day. Some of our past delegates have even been inspired to start a business after meeting like-minded women. Delegates also see the range of help available and others already in business have made valuable new contacts.

Our key speaker, Trish Haines, is the first woman to be chief executive of Worcestershire County Council.

She will deliver an address which promises to be as inspiring as previous speakers Toyah Wilcox and Lynne Franks.”

Tickets cost £10, which include parking at the racecourse, lunch and refreshments.

It also includes a fun raffle and a free goodie bag on departure.

Tickets cannot be purchased on the door but women interested in attending the conference can obtain a booking form by contacting Tracy Moseley on 01905 822062.

Anyone interested can also e-mail her at tmoseley@ worcestershire. gov.uk by the end of October. For more details visit worcestershire.

gov.uk/business.