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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

  • Prevention & Management of Heart Diseases

    May 22 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Heart disease continues to be one of the leading causes of illness—and yet, there’s so much we c...

    at Online
  • Free Blood Pressure Clinic

    May 23 @ 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Rachael will be hosting a free blood pressure clinic May 23rd from 8:30-4:30 at her footcare clinic ...

  • Walk a Mile in Their Shoes

    May 23 @ 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    Walk A Mile In Their Shoes returns to Peterborough on Friday, May 23 to raise funds for YWCA program...

    at Confederation Square

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✨ Member Highlight ✨

📌 Name: Kelli Grady
📌 Position: Co-owner
📌 Company: Grady’s Feet Essentials
📌 Website: Gradys.ca

📱 Social Media:
Facebook: Gradys Feet Essentials Ltd.
Instagram: @gradyshoes
X: @gradyshoes
TikTok: @gradyshoes
LinkedIn: @gradyshoes

🔹 About Grady’s Feet Essentials
For over 40 years, Grady’s Feet Essentials has been helping people find comfortable footwear. They offer expert advice, a free 3D foot scan, and top-quality brands like Birkenstock and Blundstone. Since 2022, they have been operating in their own building at 231 King Street, offering a bright and welcoming space.   

🔹 Years in Business
Grady’s Feet Essentials has been operating for 41 years (since 1984).

🔹 Why Kelli Joined WBN
Kelli joined the Women’s Business Network to connect with others and learn from their experiences. She appreciates the inspiring speakers and workshops that offer professional insight and personal growth, as well as the welcoming and supportive environment. She has been a member since 2020.

🔹 How to Connect with Kelli
📱 Social Media: Through her social media accounts listed above.

🔹 A Bit About Kelli
Kelli is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Peterborough and serves on their Board of Directors. Outside of work and Rotary, she enjoys traveling with her husband, Tony, reading (and running a book club since 2016), building Lego sets, and riding roller coasters. She holds an Honours BA and a Bachelor of Education from Trent University.

✨ Member Highlight ✨

📌 Name: Kelli Grady
📌 Position: Co-owner
📌 Company: Grady’s Feet Essentials
📌 Website: Gradys.ca

📱 Social Media:
Facebook: Grady's Feet Essentials Ltd.
Instagram: @gradyshoes
X: @gradyshoes
TikTok: @gradyshoes
LinkedIn: @gradyshoes

🔹 About Grady’s Feet Essentials
For over 40 years, Grady’s Feet Essentials has been helping people find comfortable footwear. They offer expert advice, a free 3D foot scan, and top-quality brands like Birkenstock and Blundstone. Since 2022, they have been operating in their own building at 231 King Street, offering a bright and welcoming space.

🔹 Years in Business
Grady’s Feet Essentials has been operating for 41 years (since 1984).

🔹 Why Kelli Joined WBN
Kelli joined the Women’s Business Network to connect with others and learn from their experiences. She appreciates the inspiring speakers and workshops that offer professional insight and personal growth, as well as the welcoming and supportive environment. She has been a member since 2020.

🔹 How to Connect with Kelli
📱 Social Media: Through her social media accounts listed above.

🔹 A Bit About Kelli
Kelli is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Peterborough and serves on their Board of Directors. Outside of work and Rotary, she enjoys traveling with her husband, Tony, reading (and running a book club since 2016), building Lego sets, and riding roller coasters. She holds an Honours BA and a Bachelor of Education from Trent University.
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Well this has been a very busy week and we have more to celebrate!!

Yesterday the Luminary Awards took place by the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce and not only did we have many members who were Nominated, we have 3 Members who won there category!

Legacy Recipient - Jeannine Taylor - Kawartha Now Community

Trailblazer Recipient - Sheena Howard - Acceptance Nurse Psychotherapy

Emerging Entrepreneur - Tiffany Acari - The Tiffany Show

Congratulations to all the recipients and nominees, a very well deserved honour!Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

Well this has been a very busy week and we have more to celebrate!!

Yesterday the Luminary Awards took place by the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce and not only did we have many members who were Nominated, we have 3 Members who won there category!

Legacy Recipient - Jeannine Taylor - Kawartha Now Community

Trailblazer Recipient - Sheena Howard - Acceptance Nurse Psychotherapy

Emerging Entrepreneur - Tiffany Acari - The Tiffany Show

Congratulations to all the recipients and nominees, a very well deserved honour!
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