Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Abbottabad

15/11/2024

07/11/2024

Allied Bank's Supply Branch in Abbottabad hosted a remarkable event to celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, bringing together women entrepreneurs from WCCI Abbottabad. This event highlighted the powerful contributions of women in business and emphasized the importance of financial accessibility to foster growth in our region. We are incredibly grateful to the Allied Bank Abbottabad team for organizing this impactful event and for their dedicated support towards women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship.

Thank you, Allied Bank, for your commitment to creating opportunities and paving the way for women entrepreneurs!

05/11/2024

The Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) Abbottabad, in collaboration with Allied Bank's Supply Branch, successfully celebrated Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. The event brought together prominent women entrepreneurs from Abbottabad, along with representatives from the bank, to recognize and support the role of women in business.

This initiative underscored Allied Bank's dedication to empowering women by providing tailored banking solutions, fostering networking opportunities, and improving access to financial resources. We extend our sincere gratitude to the entire Allied Bank team in Abbottabad for their outstanding efforts in making this event a resounding success.

19/10/2024

DID YOU KNOW?

Globally, women represent 38.8 percent of the labor force, but in Pakistan, this figure drops to just 20 percent. Limited understanding of essential digital tools hinders women entrepreneurs,highlighting the need to overcome both traditional barriers and emerging digital challenges to
empower them effectively.

What is the biggest digital literacy challenge you face as a woman entrepreneur?

1. Understanding how to brand and market your business online

2. Navigating digital financial tools and platforms

3. Managing cybersecurity and protecting data

4. Accessing affordable digital resources and training

5. Keeping up with evolving digital trends

17/10/2024

Today, a productive Zoom meeting was held with DG TDAP, Ms. Fouzia Parveen, regarding WAXNET exhibitions. Entrepreneurs from WCCI Abbottabad participated in the meeting, which was highly successful. Ms. Fouzia Parveen expressed her satisfaction with the work of Hazara’s entrepreneurs and was impressed by their achievements. The discussion also focused on guiding Hazara’s entrepreneurs towards exports, with plans for future collaboration between WCCI Abbottabad and TDAP on this important initiative.

The meeting was attended by President Saima Rizwan Shah, vice president Basserat Sheikh, Executive members Maryam Deen, Lubna Tariq, Arooj Shukat, Syeda Naima Bibi, Noshaba, Nadia Jadoon, and Saima Khalid.

10/10/2024

Successful ISU Grant Awareness Helpdesk Event!

We had a highly informative and productive session today at the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Abbottabad, in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) Peshawar team. The event focused on the Industrial Stitching Unit (ISU) Grants, offering valuable insights to our women entrepreneurs.

Our members took full advantage of the opportunity, asking detailed questions and clarifying their queries with the experts. I am hopeful that the dedication and hard work our women entrepreneurs put into their businesses will now be supported through these grants.

I encourage everyone to make the most of these funding opportunities!

Thank you to the SMEDA team for organizing this wonderful session, and to our dedicated members for their active participation.

Together, we continue to empower women entrepreneurs! SMEDA - Pakistan

11/09/2024

Dear All,

I am pleased to inform you that I, along with a group of talented women entrepreneurs from the Abbottabad Women Chamber of Commerce, will be participating in the 6th Islamabad Expo 2024, organized by IWCCI, on the 14th and 15th of September at the Pak-China Friendship Centre, Islamabad.

At this exhibition, we will be showcasing the exceptional talents and products of our regional women entrepreneurs.

I sincerely invite you to attend the event and encourage us with your presence. Your support means a great deal to us.

Best regards,
Saima Rizwan Shah
Founder President, Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Abbottabad
CEO, Sam's Nest

14/08/2024

This Independence Day, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting and uplifting the women of Hazara. Together, we will continue to build a brighter, more prosperous future for our beloved Pakistan.

May the green and white of our flag always fly high with pride, symbolizing our unity, faith, and discipline.

Pakistan Zindabad!🇵🇰

09/08/2024

Congratulations to Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's Olympic flag bearer, for his outstanding javelin performance, earning a historic gold medal for our nation. His unwavering persistence and perseverance have brought immense pride to Pakistan. This marks the first time a Pakistani has won an individual gold in athletics at the Olympics. Arshad Nadeem is truly an inspiration for our younger generation, showing that with dedication and hard work, anything is possible.