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Economic Development

PwC holds style networking event

PwC Midlands recently hosted a style networking event at the Spa Lounge in Birmingham's Hotel Indigo.

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05:00, 2 AUG 2014

Julie Clements, PwC; Joanne Fellows, Mettis Aerospace; Bernadette Ryan, PwC. — Julie Clements, PwC; Joanne Fellows, Mettis Aerospace; Bernadette Ryan, PwC. (Image: Jas Sansi)

PwC Midlands PA’s recently hosted a style networking event at the Spa Lounge, Hotel Indigo with their contemporaries from client organisations.

Personal Stylist Beth Goodrham provided advice on style and fashion.

Pictures by Jas Sansi

PwC Midlands networking event

Karen Morse, Mary Cookson, SCC; Paula Holland, PwC.

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