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Posted on 8:26pm Saturday 21st Nov 2009
Listed under: Charlie Moo's News
Ok so its only the local newspaper The Daily Echo and its tiny! I will add a picture from the actual newspaper when I work out my scanner!!
 
You can read it here online though.  And at the same time on Thurdays we were featured on Mumsclub and you can also read that by clicking here.

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So Thursday was also the big day .. Daddy Moo and I were off to the big city in search of my Future 100 fame!  I must admit I was starting to brick it a bit! Haha! I'm a bit of a networking pro .. but its normally with my partner in crime Laura Morris or other business mummies and in my environment where I feel comfortable.  Lots of these people live in London and are graduates etc .. and I was beginning to wonder whether I'd be able to hold my own.  Now the journey was ok until we hit London then we got a bit lost and ended up being abit late but it didnt matter. 
 
I had such a great time chatting to new people and Daddy Moo was beaming from ear to ear and helping to promote me to others by carryong my sample around and reminding me of key points when I got a bit flustered! With him there I felt like I could have taken on the world!! Here a few not so great pictures.
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I also met the fabulous Angie from Share the Feeling who has a similar product to mine but her gift bags are aimed at everyone not just children.  After meeting Angie I was inspired to get my bum in gear and sort out my long list of things I want to do so hopefully I'll have some very exciting news soon!!!
 
Posted on 12:00am Tuesday 17th Nov 2009
Listed under: Charlie Moo's News
Well now for some very exciting news .....
 
I have been named one of the Future 100 Young Entrepreneurs 2009. Daddy Moo and I are off to the big smoke on Thursday 19th November to meet the other 99!
 
Here's more information :- Enjoyxx
 Networking mummy Mooves into prestigious list of top entrepreneurs


Joanne Dewberry, founder of Charlie Moo's and co-owner of Networking Mummies (Dorset) has been included as one of the Future 100 Young Social Entrepreneurs of the Year announced as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009.

The Future 100 awards encourage and reward extraordinary vision, ethical business practice and social responsibility. They aim to showcase businesses that offer innovative and sustainable solutions to social problems. The top 100 includes young people aged 18-35 who are demonstrating entrepreneurial flair and innovation in running a responsible business venture; one which demonstrates a balance between economic, environmental and social goals to achieve ultimate business success. 

Joanne, 28, said “I was delighted to be included in the top 100, which recognises both business spirit and environmental awareness. I started Charlie Moo's after becoming disheartened by the party bags my son received, being full of sweets and age inappropriate plastic toys. I wanted to supply mothers with quality, sustainable products- I couldn't see the point in party bags that didn't last .. where was the fun in that?”

Charlie Moo's provides a unique and eclectic mix of party bags and fillers, specialising in handmade fabric party bags which Joanne makes herself, balancing being a business woman with being a full time mummy to Charlie 2 and Megan 1. Charlie Moo's boosts a lovely range of wooden and traditional fillers and handmade bags which can be empty or pre-filled.

 

Joanne also co-runs Networking Mummies (Dorset) along with Laura Morris from www.rentabuggy.co.uk, which is a networking group for mums already running business or those looking to start. Their aim is to provide help and support via a community of small businesses. More details about the group and their upcoming events, to include a glitzy charity fashion show, can be found on www.networkingmummiesdorset.co.uk

Heather Wilkinson, founder of Striding Out and organiser of the Future100 awards, said: "The future of our world is in the hands of individuals who are committed to generating commercial and ethical returns. 

Challenging economic times can offer opportunities to question the way we operate as both a business community and a society. We are profiling the 'Future 100' young entrepreneurs who are changing the face of everyday business and improve commerce's impact on the wider world." 

ENDS

For Further Information please contact Joanne Dewberry on info@charliemoos.co.uk or 01202 85004

The Future 100 Awards is organized by Striding Out www.stridingout.co.uk, a social enterprise which is committed to supporting the development and growth of young and ethical entrepreneurs.

An Awards Celebration is taking place on Thursday 19th November at 6.30pm in London - Hosted by the Hub Kings Cross, 34b York Way, Kings Cross, London. Press are invited to attend to interview winners.

To register to attend one of the events please register here http://future100.eventbrite.com

Global Entrepreneurship Week is looking to unleash people's enterprising ideas to tackle some of society's biggest issues such as climate change, poverty, gender equality and health. Global Entrepreneurship Week – www.unleashingideas.org– For information concerning global entrepreneurship week.

Future 100 – www.future100.co.uk – A full list of award winners can be found on the website..

Striding Out -
www.stridingout.co.uk - For further information, please contact Heather Wilkinson, Director of Striding Out on 07795 646 646 or email heather@stridingout.co.uk
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