Women’s Business Network Program for 2007-2008
Wednesday, November 7
Formal Networking Evening: The Women’s Business Network hosts a Networking Evening beginning at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn (150 George St., Peterborough). This promises to be a great opportunity to showcase your business while getting more acquainted with members and guests. Bring your brochures and business cards and be prepared to speak to your table mates for 10 minutes about your business. For more information or to register for a program, call (705) 740-6199.
Wednesday, December 5
Christmas Dinner & Fundraiser: The Women’s Business Network hosts a networking and educational opportunity for members and guests beginning at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn (150 George St., Peterborough). With over $85,000 raised to date for the Crossroads Women’s Shelter, this promises to be yet again another successful and fun-filled evening. Bring your friends to this event and enjoy an evening with silent and live auctions, live music and fabulous food at The Parkway Centre! Mark your calendar now for this fantastic annual event. For more information or to RSVP, call (705) 740-6199.
Wednesday, January 9
Health Fair: The Women’s Business Network hosts a networking and educational opportunity for members and guests beginning at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn (150 George St., Peterborough). John Stanton of The Running Room will present at this annual fair featuring health-focused booths by members and non-members. This meeting is open to both women and men. Be sure to reserve your booth early. Founder of the Running Room, the family owned running and walking company with over 90 locations in Canada and the USA, John was named to MacLean’s Magazine’s 2004 Canada Day Honor Roll as one of ten Canadians making a difference in our nation for his contribution to health through fitness. As well, John is an active member of many community organizations, has completed over 60 marathons and the Hawaiian World Championship Ironman Competition, and is author of four best-selling books on running. John will discuss ‘Triple Win – The Impact of Wellness on Our Personal, Professional and Community Life’. For more information or to RSVP, call (705) 740-6199.
Wednesday, February 6
Financial Fair: The Women’s Business Network hosts a networking and educational opportunity for members and guests beginning at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn (150 George St., Peterborough). Patricia Brusha, co-founder of A Couple of Chicks.Com, an Internet marketing, distribution and measurement company will share her knowledge regarding search engine optimization (SEO), consumer usability, optimizing press releases and articles, and new online media such as RSS feeds and blogs. This is also the night of our annual WBN Financial Fair. Women from all areas of the financial industry will be on hand to display their services and answer your questions. Book your booth early! For more information call (705) 740-6199.
Wednesday, March 5
Networking Evening: The Women’s Business Network hosts a Networking Evening beginning at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn (150 George St., Peterborough). This promises to be a great opportunity to showcase your business while getting more acquainted with members and guests. Bring your brochures and business cards and be prepared to speak to your table mates for 10 minutes about your business. For more information or to RSVP, call (705) 740-6199.
Wednesday, April 2
Networking Evening: The Women’s Business Network hosts a Networking Evening beginning at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn (150 George St., Peterborough). Traditional selling techniques simply don't work anymore. Tim Rooney of Rooney of Earl & Partners will present on The Sandler Sales Institute's distinctive, non-traditional selling system and highly-effective sales training methodology, including role-plays, and individual coaching sessions to create positive, lasting results. Tim's experience included 15 years as President of Polygram, CEO of a phenomenally successful Canadian (Cobourg) construction industry start-up, and has been Group Managing Director of a $100 million food group (part of Cadbury Schweppes). For more information or to RSVP, call (705) 740-6199.
Wednesday, May 7
Networking Evening: The Women’s Business Network hosts a Networking Evening beginning at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn (150 George St., Peterborough). Brian Desbiens, Retired President of Fleming College will join the WBN to speak about skilled trades for women and the many opportunities available. For more information or to RSVP, call (705) 740-6199.
Wednesday, June 4
Year-End Social: The Women’s Business Network hosts a Year-End Social. Stay tuned for disclosure of yet another exciting WBN event. For more information or to RSVP, call (705) 740-6199.
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