Association of Women Business Owners (WBO) PDF Print E-mail

association of women business ownersThe Association of Women Business Owners (WBO) is one of the longest established women's business groups in Canada. From a modest beginning in 1978, we now enter our 30th year of supporting and encouraging women in business.

We achieve this very simply, through regular dinner meetings held at The Terminal City Club with topical presentations from leading speakers and business people that can offer practical and applicable business ideas to help your business grow and prosper.
 
While learning, you are surrounded by great women to network with and share an evening of gourmet food with lavish surroundings and excellent service.


Who Attends:

You are welcomed at WBO dinner meetings and special events, whether you have an established business and are looking for opportunities to network and learn how to grow further, or are just thinking to start a business and are seeking advice and contacts. There are many opportunities to mentor and be mentored within the group.

Areas:
 
Lower Mainland, BC region
 
Web Site:
 
www.wbo.ca
 
Type:
 
Local meetings
 
Format:
 
The WBO meets regularly (about 8 times per year) at The Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings St. (downtown at Burrard /Hastings).

Evenings are usually Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 6-9pm.

The cost is $35 for members and $45 for non-members.
 
Membership:
 
Throughout the year, members are emailed free tickets or special offers to numerous other events and promotions.

Your membership also includes a free gift - a handmade plate by WBO member and artist Jane Mackay, owner of Art Glass Design. Renew your membership yearly to collect the entire set.
 
Cost:
 
An annual membership in the WBO is $85/year, a nominal cost to support WBO initiatives, and gives you $10 off the cost of every dinner event you attend.  

 

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