North Regional update

Numbers are increasing at each EWIF North meeting. There is great interest in starting up an EWIF group in the North East. A new Regional group is just one of the 2015 EWIF objectives that we are working hard to fulfill. 

The evolving package of member benefits has encouraged several new Northern based companies to join EWIF. James Coombs from Reed Commercial explained their offer which is free to members.

Just a reminder that there is a members area on the EWIF website where you can access minutes from the regional and national meetings. If you want access please email info@ewif.org for your login details and password.

EWIF Awards 2015 - The Winners!

On Tuesday 12th May, the winners of the NatWest Encouraging Women Into Franchising (EWIF) Awards 2015 were announced at the awards ceremony in London. Guests from across the industry attended to see the winners receive their well-deserved awards.

These awards are designed to bring together the best women in the industry and celebrate their successes. The judges had a tough decision to make this year especially with a record number of entries! We'd like to offer our congratulations to all finalists and winners with a special mention to Jan Mitman from Drain Doctors who took home the award for Outstanding Contribution to Women in Franchising.

Click here to see all 2015 award winners.

See below pics of the finalists,winners,sponsors and guests at the 2015 EWIF Awards.

Want to get more involved with our next EWIF Awards in 2016?

Hot on the heels of this year's awards, we are now inviting expressions of interest from people and companies who would like to sponsor an award at our 2016 ceremony. Not only will you be supporting one of the best days in the EWIF social calendar and a chance to network with some of the biggest names in franchising at a prestigious London event but you will also benefit from your name being mentioned in press, before and after the event.

Please let us know you are interested by emailing us and we will send you the details on cost and benefits: info@ewif.org

More exclusive offers for members of EWIF!

FREE 12 month digital subscription to Elite Franchise Magazine

Our contacts at Elite Franchise love to see women succeed in the world of franchising, so naturally they were very excited to support this year’s NatWest EWIF awards. As a member of EWIF, they would also like to offer you a FREE printed edition of Elite Franchise magazine, including a FREE 12 month digital subscription! All you need to do is click here to subscribe today.

Elite Franchise is one of the definitive publications for the franchising sector. Brought to you by CE Media - the company behind entrepreneur and start-up title Elite Business - this bi-monthly magazine is full to the brim with news and features for franchisors and franchisees alike.

10% discount off your booking for the next Franchise Show

In February 2015, the Franchise Show hosted their most successful event to date. With over 10,000 visitors over the two days from the UK and beyond, The Franchise Show reinforced its position as the largest Franchise event in the UK.

They are always looking to squeeze even more value into their exhibiting package. By booking a stand now for the next event, you will benefit from a 10% discount, exclusive to EWIF members. Also, in addition to your stand at the fastest growing Franchise Show in Europe, you will benefit from either a free e-shot to their entire database or a free full page advert in both their digital & physical Show Guides.

To book your stand and claim your discount call Jemma Tonge, Sales Manager, on 0330 1222 049 or email her at jemma.tonge@newstartexhibitions.com TODAY!

"The Franchise Show at Excel was in my eyes a resounding success this year. Visitor numbers were strong and the exhibition had a great buzz about it. The leads generated at the event were fantastic for us and I would view this as probably the best exhibition I’ve attended in the past five years. Clearly a lot of effort has gone in to promoting the show and attracting quality visitors which has convinced me that Excel is the place to be for exhibitors wanting high quality enquiries from prospects living in and around London as well as further afield."

Richard Holden, Head of Franchising, Lloyds Banking Group