Region. Local women complete program

NSW Minister for Small Business, Steve Whan, has congratulated 18 local businesswomen who successfully completed the Government’s Women in Business Mentor program in Western Sydney. “The program matched the women with experienced business people in the community, and provided a combination of business skills training, networking and one-to-one mentoring. The aim of the program is to help participants enhance their skills and networks, and ultimately grow their businesses, “ he said. Almost one third of small business operators in NSW are women.