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Promoting & Supporting Women in Business through Personal & Professional Growth Opportunities

Formed in 1961 as the Peterborough Chapter of the Canadian Advertising and Sales Association, the network has evolved into a dynamic and growing membership of women with diverse backgrounds and careers who meet to share their knowledge and experience and promote their businesses.

Network members are entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, administrators, writers, media representatives, computer specialists, and health care providers just to name a few.

Member & Community Services

Business Promotion Opportunities

Events

Check out our event calendar for upcoming and recurring events for members and the community! View Calendar.

Meeting Sponsorship

Sponsorship benefits include coverage during and after the meeting, mic time to promote your business or event, social media and newsletter shout outs... and more! Click here for more information and to learn how you can take advantage of this opportunity.

Spotlight Opportunity

WBN Business Spotlight events allows members to showcase their businesses to fellow members.

As the host of an offsite event, you’ll be given the opportunity to showcase your business by providing the following: a tour of your business, demonstrations, information and refreshments.
Click here to for more info.

Help your business shine

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Upcoming Events

  • Period Power Panel: Mental Health & Menstrual Health

    May 6 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Menstrual health is mental health. Yet, it’s often overlooked in conversations about emotional wel...

  • Annual General Meeting

    May 7 @ 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

    Please attend this meeting early for our AGM. A minimum attendance number is required to discuss imp...

    at The Holiday Inn
  • Luminary Awards

    May 8 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    The Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is blessed to be able to serve a community that h...

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Join us for our May Womens Business Network Meeting!
Date: May  7th at 5PM
Location: Holiday Inn Peterborough

Were kicking off the evening early with our Annual General Meeting , this is important for you to attend to gain insight as to what is going on within our organization!

We’re excited to welcom Cora Whittington  who will guide us in unlocking our Brand Archetypes — helping you attract your perfect customers.

Interested in hosting an Exhibitor Table?
This is your last chance before our June Social!

🌷 Big thanks to our meeting sponsor,  East City Flower Shop for helping us bloom this month!

Join us for our May Women's Business Network Meeting!
Date: May 7th at 5PM
Location: Holiday Inn Peterborough

We're kicking off the evening early with our Annual General Meeting , this is important for you to attend to gain insight as to what is going on within our organization!

We’re excited to welcom Cora Whittington who will guide us in unlocking our Brand Archetypes — helping you attract your perfect customers.

Interested in hosting an Exhibitor Table?
This is your last chance before our June Social!

🌷 Big thanks to our meeting sponsor, East City Flower Shop for helping us bloom this month!
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🌸 April is Blooming with Events!

Our incredible members are hosting some amazing happenings this month — from inspiring workshops to fun community gatherings. There’s something for everyone!

April 22nd - Iconmaker Summit hosted by Diane Wolf Counselling 

April 26th - Fundraiser High Tea hosted by Alternatives Community Program Services Peterborough in support of Our Daughters Home which is being built by Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region

📅 Head to our events calendar for all the details and to see what else is coming up this spring: https://wbnptbo.ca/events/

🌸 April is Blooming with Events!

Our incredible members are hosting some amazing happenings this month — from inspiring workshops to fun community gatherings. There’s something for everyone!

April 22nd - Iconmaker Summit hosted by Diane Wolf Counselling

April 26th - Fundraiser High Tea hosted by Alternatives Community Program Services Peterborough in support of Our Daughters' Home which is being built by Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region

📅 Head to our events calendar for all the details and to see what else is coming up this spring: wbnptbo.ca/events/
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📢 Member Events Alert! 

Your weekend just got a whole lot more interesting! 😉

This Saturday, April 12th, we have TWO fantastic events lined up for our Womens Business Network of Peterborough members:

✨ Morning to Afternoon: Reconnect with your well-being and discover new possibilities. Right To Heal and Pamela Van Nest PVN Coaching

🛍️ Mid-day: An exciting in-person shopping experience awaits! DJC Modern Apparel

Want to know more details, including times, specific locations, and how to register?

Head over to our Events Calendar on our website for all the juicy information! 👇 

https://wbnptbo.ca/events/

Dont miss out on these great opportunities to connect, learn, and support fellow WBN members. See you there! 👋

📢 Member Events Alert!

Your weekend just got a whole lot more interesting! 😉

This Saturday, April 12th, we have TWO fantastic events lined up for our Women's Business Network of Peterborough members:

✨ Morning to Afternoon: Reconnect with your well-being and discover new possibilities. Right To Heal and Pamela Van Nest PVN Coaching

🛍️ Mid-day: An exciting in-person shopping experience awaits! DJC Modern Apparel

Want to know more details, including times, specific locations, and how to register?

Head over to our Events Calendar on our website for all the juicy information! 👇

wbnptbo.ca/events/

Don't miss out on these great opportunities to connect, learn, and support fellow WBN members. See you there! 👋
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