Co-Founder Elle Carcamo Listed in 2021 Female Entrepreneur top 100

Local entrepreneur recognised for making a powerful contribution to society, the economy and communities

 

JANUARY 2021: Elle Carcamo from Morpeth has been named as one of the UK’s most 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain’s f:Entrepreneur ‘#ialso100’ campaign.

Elle Carcamo who Co-founded the direct coffee importer and roastery Caribe Coffee Co.  in 2018, is being showcased alongside 100 female entrepreneurs from across the UK, as part of the campaign’s recognition of the multi-achievements of women that have proved critical to society during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Now in its fourth year, f:Entrepreneur was launched in 2017  to highlight amazing female role models to help and inspire all small businesses, through content, stories and events. It particularly aims to showcase trailblazing female entrepreneurs that lead small businesses alongside a roster of other responsibilities, such as volunteering, mentoring and community support, activities

Indeed, Elle was also called out for her resilience over that last 2 years, working to support the sustainable coffee start up and being full time mum to her son, who has additional needs. All the while the business collected accolades such as Young Market Trader of the Year 2019, Great British Entrepreneur NE Food & Drink 2020 and Theo Paphitis Small Business Award Oct 2020.

From beekeepers to PPE, tech entrepreneurs to pole-dance-enthusiasts, this year’s campaign celebrates inspiring and resilient female entrepreneurs that have flourished despite Covid-19, with many still growing or starting new ventures.

On being listed in the #ialso100, Ellie said, “It’s been a hard slog getting to this point, working elsewhere, full time coffee business on the brain and being in and out of hospital with Max my son. Being part of the f:Entrepreneur 100 is a wonderful recognition and has come at a great time as I am able to dedicate more time to our Company and continue our fight to highlight sustainable farming and family farms, watch this space!”.

 

Both f:Entrepreneur and Small Business Britain were founded by Michelle Ovens CBE, who is also the director of Small Business Saturday UK.

 “Congratulations to all the inspiring women chosen to join this year’s #ialso100,” said Michelle Ovens. “Despite the significant obstacles thrown at them in the last year, female entrepreneurship continues to grow and flourish. We need to continue, and increase, our support for these incredible women and celebrate their amazing strength and success in the face of huge challenges.” 

“We have seen so many women embracing change, generating and exploring new ideas, rallying around their communities and supporting their peers. This resilience is hugely valuable and will set them up for success as they will be at the very heart of the UK’s recovery.”

 

To see the full list of the 100 amazing women featured in this year’s f:entrepreneur #ialso100 campaign  visit https://f-entrepreneur.com/fentrepreneur-100 

About f:Entrepreneur

 

Michelle Ovens CBE set up the f:Entrepreneur Campaign, which launched on International Women’s Day 2017, because of the growing sense that there should be more recognition for the power women who run so many businesses in the UK.

The goal of the campaign is to celebrate the dynamic and inspirational businesses led by women in the UK.

It is aimed at both men and women, because everyone has something to learn from these stories of challenge and success.  

Through events, content and storytelling, f:Entrepreneur showcases role models to help and inspire all small businesses.

About the #ialso100

The f:Entrepreneur #ialso100 will celebrate and showcase amazing female entrepreneurs from all over the UK and is brought to you by the f:Entrepreneur campaign, run by Small Business Britain. 

About Small Business Britain

Small Business Britain is the UK’s leading champion of small businesses, supporting all 5.8 million small businesses in the UK – no matter their location, their sector, or their ambition level. Through a series of reports, events and campaigns, Small Business Britain champions, inspires and accelerates small businesses in the UK to foster growth and increased confidence.

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