Congratulations to Bronwen, founder of the New Zealand Business Women’s Network – she has been recognised by The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) as a 2011 TIAW World of Difference 100 Award winner.

The award recognises individuals whose efforts have advanced the economic empowerment of women locally, regionally or worldwide. Nominations were received from around the globe, and the award winners are the individuals that embody the TIAW motto: “Connecting to Make all the Difference in the World” in women’s economic empowerment.

Bronwen is one of two New Zealanders to be recognised by The International Alliance for Women in 2011, and was nominated under the Corporate (Individual Women) category by Christina Ioannidis, Founder and sponsor of www.aquitude.com.

Bronwen is travelling to Washington DC to receive her award at at the World of Difference Awards Dinner being held October 27, 2011 as part of the TIAW Global Forum at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC.

Bronwen, you have made a difference to many of our lives and you absolutely deserve this recognition. Thank you for everything you do, all the ideas, introductions and support, and congratulations again.

Further information on TIAW and the World of Difference award>

The Coffee Adventure continues with Part 6 of the Great London Coffee Exploration...

What is needed to take a great NZ brand to Australia and then onto the UK? Tony Papas will explain how Allpress Espresso has grown and how the coffee culture in London is set to explode. Tony will also share their experiences of opening a business in London.

Join us for an evening of networking, business inspiration and of course great coffee. 

Where: Allpress Espresso 58 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch, London E2 7DP
When: Wednesday 13 July, 6.30pm for 7pm start – 9pm
Cost: £10 includes a beverage and food
To book: Click here to book

Introducing Tony and Allpress

In 1986, the love of traditional Italian espresso prompted Michael Allpress to leave his career as a chef and establish one of New Zealand’s first specialist espresso coffee companies, Allpress Espresso. Ten years later, Michael combined his talents with lifelong friend and well known Sydney restaurateur, Tony Papas to successfully take Allpress Coffee into the Australian market.

More recently Michael and Tony recognised the growing demand for excellent espresso in the UK and 2010 marked further expansion to Shoreditch, London.  Allpress is now considered a leading specialty coffee roaster, always going to extraordinary lengths to make our coffee taste so good.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 13^th July.

It's time to arrange your hat's, fascinators, frocks and shoes for Ladies Day (there may even be some horse racing). The New Zealand Business Women's Network in conjunction with First Festival Travel have put together a package for Royal Ascot - Ladies Day.

We have strong interest for this event and as there are only 40 spaces available on the coach please do not delay in booking your ticket.

To ensure your seat is reserved on the New Zealand Business Women’s coach please use the code – NZBWN ASCOT when making your booking either by the First Festival website, by phone or email.

Follow the below link to pay via the First Festival website –

http://www.firstfestivaltravel.com/ladiesday.htm#touritinerary select ‘Royal Ascot – Ladies Day’ and ensure you use the NZBWN ASCOT code

Or contact Eris Fisk at First Festival at info@firstfestivaltravel.com or phone 020 8896 6070.

You will receive a payment confirmation via email directly from First Festival Travel and NZBWN will email you further final details about the day beforehand.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Samantha Webster who is the NZBWN Ascot Event Co-ordinator at samantha@australasian.co.uk

We look forward to sharing an exciting day of racing with you.