Ellisons Solicitors is delighted once again to be sponsoring the Colchester District Business Awards -
Business Woman of the Year.
Ellisons' strong links with businesses both regionally and in London make sponsorship of the
category a natural choice. The award recognises women who have exhibited outstanding business
achievement in their field.
The sponsorship complements another initiative by the Essex solicitors to support women in
business in the region. They have formed "Arachne" a networking forum that was launched on the
evening of 9 September with a party at the Firm's offices in Colchester.
"Arachne" aims to foster a community, which believes in sharing ideas, encourages individuals' professional
aspirations and actively supports each other's businesses. The Group will focus on issues and opportunities,
of relevance and interest to women in business in the region. Holding educational and social events on a regular
basis, the group intends to maintain an informal style. Membership is by invitation only so that the group grows
through member referral rather than as a commercial and fee paying entity.
Patsy Philips, Head of the Family department at Ellisons will chair "Arachne" assisted by solicitors
Sally Boutell and Jayne Scott. At the evening's launch Patsy explained why the Firm has launched Arachne
and sponsored the Business Woman of the Year Award:
"Women most definitely have a strong presence in the Colchester business community but when it comes to business networking very few women seem to have the time or the inclination to participate in the current networking circuits. With Arachne we are aiming to identify events and issues, which are genuinely of interest to this sector of the business community.
We are supporting the Business Woman of the Year Award not only because we believe it complements what we are trying to achieve with Arachne but also because we believe it is important that the contribution women make to business is recognised. At Ellisons we have much greater equality of the sexes than many law firms and so feel that we are a suitable role model to put our brand to this award."
The closing date for entries is Friday 24th September 2004. For an application form please contact Marion O'Connor
Event Organiser on 01268 469430
The Awards will be presented at a black tie, presentation dinner dance, Friday 26th November 2004 at
Charter Hall, Colchester.
For further information contact Teresa Harman 07770 425068 or email her at Teresa.Harman@ellisonslegal.com
EDITOR'S NOTES
Ellisons Solicitors is one of East Anglia's oldest established legal practices. First established in 1750, it has grown
by providing our clients with first class service and sound advice, enabling them to make the right decisions.
It acts effectively for a whole range of businesses and individual clients to protect their assets, build their
businesses and resolve disputes.
Further information can be found on the website: www.ellisonslegal.com
The Business Awards
Further information can also be found on the Business Awards website at www.essexbusinessawards.co.uk
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