Women in Business News

Come along to our first function of 2012!

Belinda Coleman will be our guest speaker. Belinda has her own business working as a personal trainer in Wagga with both corporate and individual clients, following an earlier career in the police force, and Belinda and her husband have also recently purchased a business.

Belinda will speak about fitness and exercise and those New Years resolutions we all make!!

Date: Tuesday, 21^stFebruary

Time: 6:30 pm

Venue: Bella Rinnies on Morrow, entry to the café is at rear of council chambers on Morrow St., Wagga Wagga

Dress: Smart Casual

Cost: $30 members, $40 non-members for canapés, with drinks available to purchase and BYO alcohol for anyone who wishes to do so.

RSVP to Functions Committee or sign up online at the Women in Business website. RSVP and payment must be received by Thursday, 16^th February.

Payment Methods:

1. By Cheque, made payable to “Women in Business Wagga Wagga Inc” PO Box 2471, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
2. By Direct Deposit, to BSB 032-769 Account Number 248028 FN = Surname/Initial
3. By Cash Deposit at any Westpac Bank, quoting the BSB and Account Number

Venue: Murrumbidgee Turf Club Champagne Bar, Wagga Wagga

Time: 6pm, Tuesday 6^th December

Cost: No cost for members, $45.00 for non-members.
Includes a complimentary drink upon arrival, gourmet canapes, and coffee, chocolates and almond bread to conclude

Dress: A Christmas theme would be nice

Committee Nominations: Please consider nominating for the committee. There are many professional and personal benefits to be gained from serving on the committee of Women in Business Wagga Wagga Inc. Download a nomination form (40kb pdf) here.

Payments: Payment prior to the evening would be greatly appreciated. While we understand that everyone is busy, it is very important that you let us know of your attendance, as it is embarrassing if we cannot properly provide for you on the night.

Payment Methods:
1. By Cheque, made payable to “Women in Business Wagga Wagga Inc” PO Box 2471, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
2. By Direct Deposit, to BSB 032-769 Account Number 248028 FN = Surname/Initial
3. By Cash Deposit, at any Westpac Bank, quoting the BSB and Account

RSVPs to the Women in Business Annual Gala Dinner on 2 September are due today!

If you would like an electronic copy to send to friends and colleagues, you can download the invitation (779 kb pdf) and a speakers list (597 kb pdf) from our website.

Women in Business Mentoring Program
One of the objectives of Women in Business Wagga Wagga Inc. is to support the professional development of its members. Therefore, WiB is supporting the mentoring program being presented by Riverina Business Enterprise Centre (RBEC) and Industry and Investment NSW.

The cost of the program is $550 (incl GST), of which the BEC will refund $330 (incl GST) to all participants who graduate from the program and WiB will refund the balance of $220 (incl GST) to members of WIB who graduate from the program.

The mentoring program will bring fundamental knowledge to achieve business success with the aid of co-operative learning and mentor guidance.

Riverina BEC is seeking expressions of interest from women business owners who are committed to making a difference in their business and be:

• a business owner based in NSW
• own a full-time small business
• able to identify a business challenge they need assistance with
• be prepared to commit to growing the business and achieving commercial success
• prepared to work with a mentor

The program, which is limited to 25 participants, will be launched with an information evening on 6^th September from 6pm to 9pm at Riverine Club, Cnr Sturt & Tarcutta Streets, Wagga Wagga.

For further information contact:
Graeme Sayer – Riverina BEC - (02) 6024 0400

Printed invitations to the Women in Business Annual Gala Dinner on 2 September have been mailed out to members and guests. If you would like an electronic copy to send to friends and colleagues, you can download the invitation (779 kb pdf) and a speakers list (597 kb pdf) from our website.

Media Release

Riverina Business Enterprise Centre (RBEC) has formed a partnership to deliver the highly regarded Women in Business Mentoring Program run by Industry and Investment NSW. The program has helped more than 7000 women business owners across the State to grow their business since its launch in 1995 and will be delivered locally in 2011. The program brings fundamental knowledge to achieve business success with the aid of co-operative learning and mentor guidance.

Riverina BEC Chief Executive Officer Graeme Sayer says the program offers long-lasting business skills and support from other like-minded women business owners. “We’re excited to be able to offer this opportunity to local women business owners,” he said.

“The program will offer a combination of business education workshops covering topics such as business planning, financials, marketing and web marketing. There will also be networking events and ten hours of mentoring by an experienced business owner over three to five months.

“This Business Mentoring Program has been running in NSW for more than 15 years successfully helping to improve business development, networking and growth opportunities for NSW small businesses.”

Riverina BEC is seeking expressions of interest from women business owners who are committed to making a difference in their business and be:

• a business owner based in NSW
• own a full-time small business
• able to identify a business challenge they need assistance with

Its a new Financial Year and membership renewals are now due. You can complete your membership application online at http://www.womeninbusinesswagga.org.au/membership_application or download a pdf form (44 kb) for postal submission.

Note that the new form for 2011-2012 includes the option to join Women in Business Wagga Wagga Inc. and the Wagga Wagga Business Chamber for a discounted membership fee for joining both organisations. This is the first of several planned benefits to come from Women in Business Wagga Wagga Inc. entering into an alliance with the Wagga Wagga Business Chamber to explore ways to further our common interests.

Dear members and friends of WiB,

The committee is preparing to post invitations to the Gala Dinner in September. Please send the full details - with postal address - of anyone you would like to invite, or think would be interested in receiving an invitation.

Please email additions to the Invitation List to functions@womeninbusinesswagga.org.au by COB Friday 17^th June.

We want to make this year's event even bigger and better than last year's.

Thank you!