About Us

Women in Business Wagga Wagga Inc was formed when a need for a women’s business and networking group was identified. A number of local business and professional women gathered on 12 November 2003 to identify the objectives of such a group and it was agreed we would become an Incorporated body. The organisation was officially launched by the Hon Kay Hull MP, Member for Riverina on 25 February 2004.

Many of the women who originally gathered to brainstorm the aims and objectives had participated in a program conducted by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development’s Women In Business Unit. The program proved very popular and beneficial to all participants and was the catalyst for the formation of the successful organisation we are today.

The aims and objectives of Women in Business Wagga Wagga Inc are to:

1. Provide women in businesses throughout the Riverina region a networking opportunity to form business and personal relationships,
2. Provide members with mentoring and skills improvement programs,
3. Hold or arrange social events, business seminars, etc.,
4. Enter into any arrangements with Government or authority to obtain funding to achieve the goals of Women in Business,
5. Encourage and develop business in the Riverina,
6. Have business women's achievements recognised in the Riverina, and
7. Promote women in business as role models especially for young people.

The 2009-2010 Committee:

President-

Janey Adams

Vice President-

Robyn Mews

Treasurer-

Gillian Evans

Secretary-

Michele Harrod

• Victoria Dalglish
• Mackenna Powell
• Kate Granger
• Robyn McPherson
• Fran Wooden
• Joni Edson

Robyn Mews also accepted the nomination to continue as Public Officer, aided by Brenda Oldfield.

Please thank the committee members who served during 2008-09 for all of their hard work the next time you see them:

• President Victoria Dalglish
• Debra Beerworth
• Ann Montgomery
• Treasurer Jenni Noller, succeeded by Gillian Evans
• Julie Harris
• Robyn Mews
• Kate Granger
• Fran Wooden
• Helen Brill
• Sharon Cattell
• Sara Durning
• Janey Adams

Membership has remained constant since the formation of the group and it offers members access to professional and business women as mentors, and events and functions that promote professional and skills development. All of the functions and events are undertaken in an inclusive, welcoming and supportive manner and membership is open to anyone who can identify with the aims and objectives above.

In 2009, the group welcomed its first male member, Mr Peter Lennon, who felt he had much to gain and offer from membership.

Complete an online membership application here or download a membership application below and post it to us.