Connected Business Women Network

In-Person Networking Luncheon - Calgary
2024-10-09 11:15 - 13:45, 2024-09-11 11:15 - 13:45, 2024-06-05 11:15 - 13:45, 2024-05-08 11:15 - 13:45, 2024-04-03 11:15 - 13:45, 2023-12-06 11:15 - 13:45, 2023-11-08 11:15 - 13:45, 2023-10-11 11:15 - 13:45 (America/Edmonton) and 1 more date | The Winston Golf Club, 2502 6 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 3Z3, Canada
MEETING SCHEDULE
Lunch Format
11 am Registration and informal networking
11:30-1:30 Formal program and networking
1:30 – 2 pm Wrap up and informal networking
Please note all attendees must PREPAY AND PRE REGISTER by purchasing your ticket here.
Special meals cannot be accepted within 72 hours of meetings. Anyone showing up day of, without pre-registering/paying, will be charged $65 at the door for all meetings for Loyalty and Non Loyalty.
SPONSORED BY

PURCHASE YOUR TICKET
CBWN provides the forum for you to connect and help grow each other’s businesses. Best practices include:

Sharing business cards – Intent is to learn about each other’s business and be able to refer.
If given a referral, may we suggest contact within 24 to 48 hours. Intro email contact works very well. Your response reflects on both you and your referral partners.
Learn about each other’s business. This is an opportunity to learn how to refer each other, not necessarily a sales meeting. CBWN’ers are your referral partners and connectors. The main intent is relationship building; learning more about each other and your businesses. This is recommended in and outside of CBWN meetings.
Hosting a Showcase tables is your opportunity to educate your referral partners and brag about what you do. If you are unable to fulfil your commitment, you are respectfully requested to advise CBWN owners seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
Honor your offering by under-promising and over-delivering. Be clear on what you are offering and terms of your guarantees (if applicable).
Respect each other’s time. If you set a time to meet, ensure you honor it. Value each other’s time.
Open and honest communication is extremely important. If you meet with a guest outside of CBWN consider what your intention is for the meeting and be honest with the person you are meeting. Meeting with colleagues is an opportunity to collaborate and share and might foster a greater relationship and opportunity which may not be evident if you focus on one agenda.
Privacy: Be respectful of information shared. Protect other people’s information.
Issues between parties – Should be resolved between the two partners and not by CBWN, in or out of CBWN meetings.

Registration and informal networking
Food service
Opening remarks
Introductions of owner/directors
Thank you to our volunteers
Early bird draw
First Spotlight Speaker
Introduction of New Members
Networking Circles
Break – network with Showcase Table Vendors
Door Prizes
Second Spotlight Speaker
Second Networking Circle
Testimonial
Announcements
Inspiration
Wrap Up
Informal Networking

Two spotlight speakers share their expertise and knowledge direct from their business experience. Business women will go away with real tips and knowledge.
Speakers must have attended at least five meetings (not consecutive). Evening meetings precedent will be given to Loyalty Participants first.
They must be a regular and frequent attendee to qualify.
If you would like to speak sign up on the volunteers sheet or at our regular meetings
Please send your concise bio the one week prior to the meeting to imakar@shaw.ca.
Content must be approved prior to speaking spot. Inexpensive way to promote your service or product and really gets you in front of the entire group.
Tables are 8′ and you can display/sell whatever products, literature etc. that helps you to explain/promote your business.
Many business women have found that a promotion, sale or draw of some sort does help to generate enthusiasm!
Draws at your table will be at the end of the meeting. Winner must be present.
Marketplace table vendors will need to arrive early the day of the meeting, so that they are set & ready by 15 minutes prior to registration opening.
They must be prepared to keep their table “open” until end of meeting.

Great way to advertise to your target market and create brand awareness i.e. a way of identifying your business
Provides you with a platform to promote your product or service to a large group that may have little or no knowledge of your products and services.
Focused marketing time before, during and after each meeting
Opens communication with the group about your business and promotes collaboration (and sometimes sales – although sales are not the ultimate goal in this setting)
Depending on your type of business, product or service, guests can try out or market test your offering to gain knowledge and/or belief in your product
Provides opportunities to branch out to many types of other businesses you may not otherwise encounter
Create a database from the visitors to your showcase table
Convert your leads into prospects
If you are travelling to the meeting anyway, you might as well have a table – make best use of your time to network and market
Displaying at our meetings is not costly – far below competitive events.

Providing a door prize helps to introduce you to the group and be top of mind.
Draws done in the second half of the meeting
Donors have solid lead to follow up with
Donors have a minute to speak to the group about their prize
Winners must be present Check all guests in and have them draw a card designating which table they will be seated for the first portion of the meeting. This allows YOU to meet everyone attending the meeting. Provide table decorations for each table at the meeting. This will allow you to showcase your products or services. Table decorations are not given away, unless you choose. Decorators are allowed a couple of minutes to speak to the group about their table displays. Greet newcomers to the meeting and inform them about meeting format, familiarize them with the member table and make them feel welcome. This gives the host an opportunity to meet every attendee. Always a powerful piece of the meeting! Do you have someone in the group that has done something for you or your business? You may want to tell the group! Sign up and share your positive experience! We prefer it to be an anonymous woman in our group, and ask that you write down your kind words to give to her for her keeping.

In-Person Networking Evening - Edmonton
2024-06-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Hilton Edmonton, 16615 109 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8, Canada
MEETING SCHEDULE
5:30 pm Registration
6-8 pm Program
Pricing $50.00 plus GST advanced purchase or $60 at the door
Special meals cannot be accepted within 72 hours of meetings. Anyone showing up day of, without pre-registering/paying, will be charged $60 at the door for all meetings for Loyalty and Non Loyalty.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET
CBWN provides the forum for you to connect and help grow each other’s businesses. Best practices include:

Sharing business cards – Intent is to learn about each other’s business and be able to refer.
If given a referral, may we suggest contact within 24 to 48 hours. Intro email contact works very well. Your response reflects on both you and your referral partners.
Learn about each other’s business. This is an opportunity to learn how to refer each other, not necessarily a sales meeting. CBWN’ers are your referral partners and connectors. The main intent is relationship building; learning more about each other and your businesses. This is recommended in and outside of CBWN meetings.
Hosting a Showcase tables is your opportunity to educate your referral partners and brag about what you do. If you are unable to fulfil your commitment, you are respectfully requested to advise CBWN owners seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
Honor your offering by under-promising and over-delivering. Be clear on what you are offering and terms of your guarantees (if applicable).
Respect each other’s time. If you set a time to meet, ensure you honor it. Value each other’s time.
Open and honest communication is extremely important. If you meet with a guest outside of CBWN consider what your intention is for the meeting and be honest with the person you are meeting. Meeting with colleagues is an opportunity to collaborate and share and might foster a greater relationship and opportunity which may not be evident if you focus on one agenda.
Privacy: Be respectful of information shared. Protect other people’s information.
Issues between parties – Should be resolved between the two partners and not by CBWN, in or out of CBWN meetings.

Registration and informal networking
Food service
Opening remarks
Introductions of owner/directors
Thank you to our volunteers
Early bird draw
First Spotlight Speaker
Introduction of New Members
Networking Circles
Break – network with Showcase Table Vendors
Door Prizes
Second Spotlight Speaker
Second Networking Circle
Testimonial
Announcements
Inspiration
Wrap Up
Informal Networking

Two spotlight speakers share their expertise and knowledge direct from their business experience. Business women will go away with real tips and knowledge.
Speakers must have attended at least five meetings (not consecutive). Evening meetings precedent will be given to Loyalty Participants first.
They must be a regular and frequent attendee to qualify.
If you would like to speak sign up on the volunteers sheet or at our regular meetings
Please send your concise bio the one week prior to the meeting to imakar@shaw.ca.
Content must be approved prior to speaking spot. Inexpensive way to promote your service or product and really gets you in front of the entire group.
Tables are 8′ and you can display/sell whatever products, literature etc. that helps you to explain/promote your business.
Many business women have found that a promotion, sale or draw of some sort does help to generate enthusiasm!
Draws at your table will be at the end of the meeting. Winner must be present.
Showcase table vendors will need to arrive early the day of the meeting, so that they are set & ready by 15 minutes prior to registration opening.
They must be prepared to keep their table “open” until end of meeting.

Great way to advertise to your target market and create brand awareness i.e. a way of identifying your business
Provides you with a platform to promote your product or service to a large group that may have little or no knowledge of your products and services.
Focused marketing time before, during and after each meeting
Opens communication with the group about your business and promotes collaboration (and sometimes sales – although sales are not the ultimate goal in this setting)
Depending on your type of business, product or service, guests can try out or market test your offering to gain knowledge and/or belief in your product
Provides opportunities to branch out to many types of other businesses you may not otherwise encounter
Create a database from the visitors to your showcase table
Convert your leads into prospects
If you are travelling to the meeting anyway, you might as well have a table – make best use of your time to network and market
Displaying at our meetings is not costly – far below competitive events.

Providing a door prize helps to introduce you to the group and be top of mind.
Draws done in the second half of the meeting
Donors have solid lead to follow up with
Donors have a minute to speak to the group about their prize
Winners must be present Check all guests in and have them draw a card designating which table they will be seated for the first portion of the meeting. This allows YOU to meet everyone attending the meeting. Provide table decorations for each table at the meeting. This will allow you to showcase your products or services. Table decorations are not given away, unless you choose. Decorators are allowed a couple of minutes to speak to the group about their table displays. Greet newcomers to the meeting and inform them about meeting format, familiarize them with the member table and make them feel welcome. This gives the host an opportunity to meet every attendee. Always a powerful piece of the meeting! Do you have someone in the group that has done something for you or your business? You may want to tell the group! Sign up and share your positive experience! We prefer it to be an anonymous woman in our group, and ask that you write down your kind words to give to her for her keeping.
SPONSORED BY

Meeting Role Sign-Up
If you would like to sign up for a role in one of our meetings, please indicate on the form below. This is a sign up sheet and is not registration for this or any future meetings.
Showcase tables are guests who have reserved a table but are open to anyone who would like to Showcase their goods or services which includes time at our events, before, during and after our networking lunch or dinner. This is available to you from your very first visit! Please contact us to reserve your spot and get forefront with CBWN!
If you are looking to register to attend our next meeting only, please click here.

* Cancellations received within 72 hours of meeting will not receive a refund.

In-Person Networking Evening - Edmonton
2024-06-12 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-05-15 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-04-10 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-02-21 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-01-24 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-12-06 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Hilton Edmonton, 16615 109 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8, Canada
MEETING SCHEDULE
5:30 pm Registration
6-8 pm Program
Pricing $50.00 plus GST advanced purchase or $60 at the door
Special meals cannot be accepted within 72 hours of meetings. Anyone showing up day of, without pre-registering/paying, will be charged $60 at the door for all meetings for Loyalty and Non Loyalty.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET
CBWN provides the forum for you to connect and help grow each other’s businesses. Best practices include:

Sharing business cards – Intent is to learn about each other’s business and be able to refer.
If given a referral, may we suggest contact within 24 to 48 hours. Intro email contact works very well. Your response reflects on both you and your referral partners.
Learn about each other’s business. This is an opportunity to learn how to refer each other, not necessarily a sales meeting. CBWN’ers are your referral partners and connectors. The main intent is relationship building; learning more about each other and your businesses. This is recommended in and outside of CBWN meetings.
Hosting a Showcase tables is your opportunity to educate your referral partners and brag about what you do. If you are unable to fulfil your commitment, you are respectfully requested to advise CBWN owners seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
Honor your offering by under-promising and over-delivering. Be clear on what you are offering and terms of your guarantees (if applicable).
Respect each other’s time. If you set a time to meet, ensure you honor it. Value each other’s time.
Open and honest communication is extremely important. If you meet with a guest outside of CBWN consider what your intention is for the meeting and be honest with the person you are meeting. Meeting with colleagues is an opportunity to collaborate and share and might foster a greater relationship and opportunity which may not be evident if you focus on one agenda.
Privacy: Be respectful of information shared. Protect other people’s information.
Issues between parties – Should be resolved between the two partners and not by CBWN, in or out of CBWN meetings.

Registration and informal networking
Food service
Opening remarks
Introductions of owner/directors
Thank you to our volunteers
Early bird draw
First Spotlight Speaker
Introduction of New Members
Networking Circles
Break – network with Showcase Table Vendors
Door Prizes
Second Spotlight Speaker
Second Networking Circle
Testimonial
Announcements
Inspiration
Wrap Up
Informal Networking

Two spotlight speakers share their expertise and knowledge direct from their business experience. Business women will go away with real tips and knowledge.
Speakers must have attended at least five meetings (not consecutive). Evening meetings precedent will be given to Loyalty Participants first.
They must be a regular and frequent attendee to qualify.
If you would like to speak sign up on the volunteers sheet or at our regular meetings
Please send your concise bio the one week prior to the meeting to imakar@shaw.ca.
Content must be approved prior to speaking spot. Inexpensive way to promote your service or product and really gets you in front of the entire group.
Tables are 8′ and you can display/sell whatever products, literature etc. that helps you to explain/promote your business.
Many business women have found that a promotion, sale or draw of some sort does help to generate enthusiasm!
Draws at your table will be at the end of the meeting. Winner must be present.
Showcase table vendors will need to arrive early the day of the meeting, so that they are set & ready by 15 minutes prior to registration opening.
They must be prepared to keep their table “open” until end of meeting.

Great way to advertise to your target market and create brand awareness i.e. a way of identifying your business
Provides you with a platform to promote your product or service to a large group that may have little or no knowledge of your products and services.
Focused marketing time before, during and after each meeting
Opens communication with the group about your business and promotes collaboration (and sometimes sales – although sales are not the ultimate goal in this setting)
Depending on your type of business, product or service, guests can try out or market test your offering to gain knowledge and/or belief in your product
Provides opportunities to branch out to many types of other businesses you may not otherwise encounter
Create a database from the visitors to your showcase table
Convert your leads into prospects
If you are travelling to the meeting anyway, you might as well have a table – make best use of your time to network and market
Displaying at our meetings is not costly – far below competitive events.

Providing a door prize helps to introduce you to the group and be top of mind.
Draws done in the second half of the meeting
Donors have solid lead to follow up with
Donors have a minute to speak to the group about their prize
Winners must be present Check all guests in and have them draw a card designating which table they will be seated for the first portion of the meeting. This allows YOU to meet everyone attending the meeting. Provide table decorations for each table at the meeting. This will allow you to showcase your products or services. Table decorations are not given away, unless you choose. Decorators are allowed a couple of minutes to speak to the group about their table displays. Greet newcomers to the meeting and inform them about meeting format, familiarize them with the member table and make them feel welcome. This gives the host an opportunity to meet every attendee. Always a powerful piece of the meeting! Do you have someone in the group that has done something for you or your business? You may want to tell the group! Sign up and share your positive experience! We prefer it to be an anonymous woman in our group, and ask that you write down your kind words to give to her for her keeping.
Meeting Role Sign-Up
If you would like to sign up for a role in one of our meetings, please indicate on the form below. This is a sign up sheet and is not registration for this or any future meetings.
Showcase tables are guests who have reserved a table but are open to anyone who would like to Showcase their goods or services which includes time at our events, before, during and after our networking lunch or dinner. This is available to you from your very first visit! Please contact us to reserve your spot and get forefront with CBWN!
If you are looking to register to attend our next meeting only, please click here.

* Cancellations received within 72 hours of meeting will not receive a refund.

International Women's Day
2024-03-06 09:00 - 15:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North, 2120 16 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 1L4, Canada
Celebrating Women’s Achievements in Honor of International Women’s Day Through Storytelling, Vulnerability, and Resiliency
Join Us for an Empowering International Women’s Day Celebration!
Join us in celebrating a cherished tradition that began in 2009. CBWN (Connected Business Women Network) has been Calgary’s premier women’s networking group, renowned for its heart-centered and collaborative approach. Our commitment to an inclusive, membership-free experience ensures that every woman can benefit from CBWN right from their very first encounter with us.
🎙️ Keynote Speaker: Meet Deb Drummond, the celebrated Ultrapreneur! Internationally recognized for empowering women in business, she’s the founder of DebDrummond.com, a #1 bestselling author, a renowned business trainer, and an inspirational speaker. Her mission: helping you stand up and speak up boldly in your personal and professional life.
🗣️ Additional Speakers: Get inspired by three other dynamic speakers! These incredible women will share their unique insights and stories, further enriching our celebration. Allisyn Howard, Brigitte Lessard and Natasha Delaney.
🤝 Charity Support: As we celebrate, we also give back. Our charity of choice: Made by Momma.
What to Expect (besides great networking and inspiration): Light breakfast, hot 2-course lunch, networking circles, marketplace, swag bags, door prizes, Fotobooth, 50/50 in Support of Made by Momma and a supportive heart-centered community!

LOYALTY MEMBERS PURCHASE YOUR TICKET HERE
or
REGULAR TICKET PRICING HERE

🎫 Limited Tickets: Hurry, only 200 tickets available! Last year, we sold out fast. In 2023, we achieved an incredible milestone by selling out the event, reaching the maximum capacity of our venue. Due to this exceptional demand and the desire to accommodate even more dynamic women in our network, we’ve secured a new, larger venue that can double our event’s 2024 attendance. With this exciting expansion, we anticipate a gathering of dynamic businesswomen at this year’s Special International Women’s Day Celebration. The energy, connections, and inspiration that will flow within these walls promise to be even more vibrant and empowering than ever before. This is a testament to the growing enthusiasm for our event, making it an opportunity you won’t want to miss being a part of as guest or a sponsor. A waiting list is available for showcase tables.
🏢 New Venue: We’ve moved to a larger venue to accommodate our growing community. DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North 2120 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1L4

At the heart of our mission for our Special International Women’s Day (IWD) Celebration is a focus on topics that celebrate women and their achievements through their stories. Our aim is to inspire our audience, leaving them interested to learn more and equipped with practical tools and takeaways for both their personal and professional lives.
One of our event highlights is our engaging emcee, Billie Jo Ross. She is the captivating morning show host on Star95.9 radio! Billie Jo has been our emcee and constant supporter at all our IWD celebrations.

Natasha Delany holds a degree and a masters degree in Business and is a business/mindset coach, speaker, event planner, and an indigenous wife and mother of 5. Raised in the foster care system she learned to overcome abuse, domestic violence, trauma, addiction, and an eating disorder. Natasha’s goal is to help others turn their pain into their purpose so that transformation can occur on an individual and collective level. With full support and guidance from the universe and her ancestors, Natasha continues to strive for self-mastery so that she can be an inspiration for others who also come from traumatic childhoods and experiences. On an individual level, Natasha is co-found of Delany Enterprises where she is a business coach that leads mompreneurs on a 6 month journey for universal transformation. Natasha also owns another company, Indigenous Project Events, which is a corporate event planning company that specializes in indigenous experiences. It is a catalyst for her vision to help others shift their perspectives and behaviors towards indigenous peoples on a collective level especially for leaders within the corporate world.

Allisyn Howard – As a former national athlete and holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Allisyn, has always been deeply passionate about the wellness industry. When her own health took an unexpected turn, she turned back to this community and discovered that many practitioners and owners were sacrificing their own well-being in their quest to help others. With a unique blend of coaching and implementation, she now empowers wellness entrepreneurs to build and scale their businesses without succumbing to burnout, making her a recognized leader in the industry.

Brigitte Lessard is a dynamic and passionate Emcee, Speaker, Coach, and Entrepreneur with a track record spanning over 30 years. With a repertoire of over 400 events, her microphone has served as a platform for sharing more than 1,000 stories globally.
As the published author of “When Women Talk” and the host of the Women Talk podcast, Brigitte brings a wealth of experience to her endeavours. Holding certifications as a Life Coach, Confidence Coach, and Sacred Gifts Guide, she proudly bears the title of club champion Toastmaster. Her diverse training includes insights from notable figures such as Bob Proctor, Bo Eason (storyteller), Steve Olsher (podcaster), Corey Poirier (TEDx speaker), as well as Funny Fest for stand-up comedy certificate and Kinkonauts for Improv Class.
Brigitte is not only the founder of multiple companies, including Women Talk and Sportsbras.ca, but also the visionary behind the 3D Storytelling Masterclass and the Discover Your Stories Workshop.
Her mission is straightforward — HELP YOU LIVE AN INSPIRED LIFE.

Don’t miss this remarkable event filled with empowerment, inspiration, and connection. Join us in honoring the outstanding achievements and unwavering resilience of women worldwide. Secure your ticket today!
We kindly request that special meal requests be submitted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Attendees who arrive the day of the event without pre-registering or pre-paying will incur the full meeting fee at the door, applicable to both Loyalty and Non-Loyalty members.
Our Sponsors

Sponsor This Event!
Elevate Your Influence at CBWN’s Special International Women’s Day Provincial Celebration through SPONSORSHIP
Join Us in Making History: Join us in making history once again as we unite our community in celebration and support of women’s achievements, all while raising funds and awareness for the Made by Momma Charity. Secure your sponsorship spot and be part of this remarkable event’s success.
Standout with Sponsorship: Limited availability at $399.99 + gst OR $599.99 + gst Fotobooth Sponsorship (only one exclusive spots remaining)
Click here for more information or questions regarding Sponsoring for this exciting event, contact Debbie Van Camp: cbwn1@shaw.ca.

MEETING SCHEDULE
9:15 Registration Opens
10:15 Program Begins
10:30 – 10:50 Speaker 1
10:50 – 11:00 Networking to discuss speaker topic
11:05 – 11:25 Speaker 2
11:25 – 11:35 Networking to discuss speaker topic
11:40 – 1:10 Lunch and Marketplace
1:10 – 1:25 Door Prizes
1:25 – 1:45 Speaker 3
1:45 – 1:55 Networking to discuss speaker topic
2:00 – 2:10 MBM
2:10 – 2:35 Keynote
2:35 – 3:00 50/50, Inspiration, closing with thank you’s.
Please note all attendees must PREPAY AND PRE REGISTER by purchasing your ticket here.
Special meals cannot be accepted within 72 hours of meetings. Anyone showing up day of, without pre-registering/paying, will be charged full price at the door for all meetings for Loyalty and Non Loyalty.
SPONSOR THIS EVENT
Join Us in Making History: Join us in making history once again as we unite our community in celebration and support of women’s achievements, all while raising funds and awareness for the Made by Momma Charity. Secure your sponsorship spot and be part of this remarkable event’s success.Bottom of Form
Sponsorship is $399.99+ GST or Fotobooth sponsorship $599.99 (only 3 exclusive spots available). Contact us for details. CBWN provides the forum for you to connect and help grow each other’s businesses. Best practices include:

Sharing business cards – Intent is to learn about each other’s business and be able to refer.
If given a referral, may we suggest contact within 24 to 48 hours. Intro email contact works very well. Your response reflects on both you and your referral partners.
Learn about each other’s business. This is an opportunity to learn how to refer each other, not necessarily a sales meeting. CBWN’ers are your referral partners and connectors. The main intent is relationship building; learning more about each other and your businesses. This is recommended in and outside of CBWN meetings.
Hosting a Showcase tables is your opportunity to educate your referral partners and brag about what you do. If you are unable to fulfil your commitment, you are respectfully requested to advise CBWN owners seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
Honor your offering by under-promising and over-delivering. Be clear on what you are offering and terms of your guarantees (if applicable).
Respect each other’s time. If you set a time to meet, ensure you honor it. Value each other’s time.
Open and honest communication is extremely important. If you meet with a guest outside of CBWN consider what your intention is for the meeting and be honest with the person you are meeting. Meeting with colleagues is an opportunity to collaborate and share and might foster a greater relationship and opportunity which may not be evident if you focus on one agenda.
Privacy: Be respectful of information shared. Protect other people’s information.
Issues between parties – Should be resolved between the two partners and not by CBWN, in or out of CBWN meetings.

Registration and informal networking
Food service
Opening remarks
Introductions of owner/directors
Thank you to our volunteers
Early bird draw
First Spotlight Speaker
Introduction of New Members
Networking Circles
Break – network with Showcase Table Vendors
Door Prizes
Second Spotlight Speaker
Second Networking Circle
Testimonial
Announcements
Inspiration
Wrap Up
Informal Networking

Two spotlight speakers share their expertise and knowledge direct from their business experience. Business women will go away with real tips and knowledge.
Speakers must have attended at least five meetings (not consecutive). Evening meetings precedent will be given to Loyalty Participants first.
They must be a regular and frequent attendee to qualify.
If you would like to speak sign up on the volunteers sheet or at our regular meetings
Please send your concise bio the one week prior to the meeting to imakar@shaw.ca.
Content must be approved prior to speaking spot. Inexpensive way to promote your service or product and really gets you in front of the entire group.
Tables are 8′ and you can display/sell whatever products, literature etc. that helps you to explain/promote your business.
Many business women have found that a promotion, sale or draw of some sort does help to generate enthusiasm!
Draws at your table will be at the end of the meeting. Winner must be present.
Marketplace table vendors will need to arrive early the day of the meeting, so that they are set & ready by 15 minutes prior to registration opening.
They must be prepared to keep their table “open” until end of meeting.

Great way to advertise to your target market and create brand awareness i.e. a way of identifying your business
Provides you with a platform to promote your product or service to a large group that may have little or no knowledge of your products and services.
Focused marketing time before, during and after each meeting
Opens communication with the group about your business and promotes collaboration (and sometimes sales – although sales are not the ultimate goal in this setting)
Depending on your type of business, product or service, guests can try out or market test your offering to gain knowledge and/or belief in your product
Provides opportunities to branch out to many types of other businesses you may not otherwise encounter
Create a database from the visitors to your showcase table
Convert your leads into prospects
If you are travelling to the meeting anyway, you might as well have a table – make best use of your time to network and market
Displaying at our meetings is not costly – far below competitive events.

Providing a door prize helps to introduce you to the group and be top of mind.
Draws done in the second half of the meeting
Donors have solid lead to follow up with
Donors have a minute to speak to the group about their prize
Winners must be present Check all guests in and have them draw a card designating which table they will be seated for the first portion of the meeting. This allows YOU to meet everyone attending the meeting. Provide table decorations for each table at the meeting. This will allow you to showcase your products or services. Table decorations are not given away, unless you choose. Decorators are allowed a couple of minutes to speak to the group about their table displays. Greet newcomers to the meeting and inform them about meeting format, familiarize them with the member table and make them feel welcome. This gives the host an opportunity to meet every attendee. Always a powerful piece of the meeting! Do you have someone in the group that has done something for you or your business? You may want to tell the group! Sign up and share your positive experience! We prefer it to be an anonymous woman in our group, and ask that you write down your kind words to give to her for her keeping.

In-Person Networking Evening - Edmonton
2023-09-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Hilton Edmonton, 16615 109 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8, Canada
MEETING SCHEDULE
5:30 pm Registration
6-8 pm Program
Pricing $35.00 plus GST

Special meals cannot be accepted within 72 hours of meetings. Anyone showing up day of, without pre-registering/paying, will be charged $45 at the door for all meetings for Loyalty and Non Loyalty.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET
CBWN provides the forum for you to connect and help grow each other’s businesses. Best practices include:

Sharing business cards – Intent is to learn about each other’s business and be able to refer.
If given a referral, may we suggest contact within 24 to 48 hours. Intro email contact works very well. Your response reflects on both you and your referral partners.
Learn about each other’s business. This is an opportunity to learn how to refer each other, not necessarily a sales meeting. CBWN’ers are your referral partners and connectors. The main intent is relationship building; learning more about each other and your businesses. This is recommended in and outside of CBWN meetings.
Hosting a Showcase tables is your opportunity to educate your referral partners and brag about what you do. If you are unable to fulfil your commitment, you are respectfully requested to advise CBWN owners seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
Honor your offering by under-promising and over-delivering. Be clear on what you are offering and terms of your guarantees (if applicable).
Respect each other’s time. If you set a time to meet, ensure you honor it. Value each other’s time.
Open and honest communication is extremely important. If you meet with a guest outside of CBWN consider what your intention is for the meeting and be honest with the person you are meeting. Meeting with colleagues is an opportunity to collaborate and share and might foster a greater relationship and opportunity which may not be evident if you focus on one agenda.
Privacy: Be respectful of information shared. Protect other people’s information.
Issues between parties – Should be resolved between the two partners and not by CBWN, in or out of CBWN meetings.

Registration and informal networking
Food service
Opening remarks
Introductions of owner/directors
Thank you to our volunteers
Early bird draw
First Spotlight Speaker
Introduction of New Members
Networking Circles
Break – network with Showcase Table Vendors
Door Prizes
Second Spotlight Speaker
Second Networking Circle
Testimonial
Announcements
Inspiration
Wrap Up
Informal Networking

Two spotlight speakers share their expertise and knowledge direct from their business experience. Business women will go away with real tips and knowledge.
Speakers must have attended at least five meetings (not consecutive). Evening meetings precedent will be given to Loyalty Participants first.
They must be a regular and frequent attendee to qualify.
If you would like to speak sign up on the volunteers sheet or at our regular meetings
Please send your concise bio the one week prior to the meeting to imakar@shaw.ca.
Content must be approved prior to speaking spot. Inexpensive way to promote your service or product and really gets you in front of the entire group.
Tables are 8′ and you can display/sell whatever products, literature etc. that helps you to explain/promote your business.
Many business women have found that a promotion, sale or draw of some sort does help to generate enthusiasm!
Draws at your table will be at the end of the meeting. Winner must be present.
Showcase table vendors will need to arrive early the day of the meeting, so that they are set & ready by 15 minutes prior to registration opening.
They must be prepared to keep their table “open” until end of meeting.

Great way to advertise to your target market and create brand awareness i.e. a way of identifying your business
Provides you with a platform to promote your product or service to a large group that may have little or no knowledge of your products and services.
Focused marketing time before, during and after each meeting
Opens communication with the group about your business and promotes collaboration (and sometimes sales – although sales are not the ultimate goal in this setting)
Depending on your type of business, product or service, guests can try out or market test your offering to gain knowledge and/or belief in your product
Provides opportunities to branch out to many types of other businesses you may not otherwise encounter
Create a database from the visitors to your showcase table
Convert your leads into prospects
If you are travelling to the meeting anyway, you might as well have a table – make best use of your time to network and market
Displaying at our meetings is not costly – far below competitive events.

Providing a door prize helps to introduce you to the group and be top of mind.
Draws done in the second half of the meeting
Donors have solid lead to follow up with
Donors have a minute to speak to the group about their prize
Winners must be present Check all guests in and have them draw a card designating which table they will be seated for the first portion of the meeting. This allows YOU to meet everyone attending the meeting. Provide table decorations for each table at the meeting. This will allow you to showcase your products or services. Table decorations are not given away, unless you choose. Decorators are allowed a couple of minutes to speak to the group about their table displays. Greet newcomers to the meeting and inform them about meeting format, familiarize them with the member table and make them feel welcome. This gives the host an opportunity to meet every attendee. Always a powerful piece of the meeting! Do you have someone in the group that has done something for you or your business? You may want to tell the group! Sign up and share your positive experience! We prefer it to be an anonymous woman in our group, and ask that you write down your kind words to give to her for her keeping.
Meeting Role Sign-Up
If you would like to sign up for a role in one of our meetings, please indicate on the form below. This is a sign up sheet and is not registration for this or any future meetings.
Showcase tables are guests who have reserved a table but are open to anyone who would like to Showcase their goods or services which includes time at our events, before, during and after our networking lunch or dinner. This is available to you from your very first visit! Please contact us to reserve your spot and get forefront with CBWN!
If you are looking to register to attend our next meeting only, please click here.

* Cancellations received within 72 hours of meeting will not receive a refund.

In-Person Networking Luncheon - Calgary
2023-07-12 15:00 - 23:00 | The Winston Golf Club, 2502 6 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 3Z3, Canada
Please note all attendees must PREPAY AND PRE REGISTER by purchasing your ticket here.
Doors open: 3:00 PM
Arrival: 3:00-4:00 PM
Dinner: 4:30-6:00 PM
Shawn Austin: 9:00 PM
Special meals cannot be accepted within 72 hours of meetings. Anyone showing up day of, without pre-registering/paying, will be charged $65 at the door for all meetings for Loyalty and Non Loyalty.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET
CBWN provides the forum for you to connect and help grow each other’s businesses. Best practices include:

Sharing business cards – Intent is to learn about each other’s business and be able to refer.
If given a referral, may we suggest contact within 24 to 48 hours. Intro email contact works very well. Your response reflects on both you and your referral partners.
Learn about each other’s business. This is an opportunity to learn how to refer each other, not necessarily a sales meeting. CBWN’ers are your referral partners and connectors. The main intent is relationship building; learning more about each other and your businesses. This is recommended in and outside of CBWN meetings.
Hosting a Showcase tables is your opportunity to educate your referral partners and brag about what you do. If you are unable to fulfil your commitment, you are respectfully requested to advise CBWN owners seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
Honor your offering by under-promising and over-delivering. Be clear on what you are offering and terms of your guarantees (if applicable).
Respect each other’s time. If you set a time to meet, ensure you honor it. Value each other’s time.
Open and honest communication is extremely important. If you meet with a guest outside of CBWN consider what your intention is for the meeting and be honest with the person you are meeting. Meeting with colleagues is an opportunity to collaborate and share and might foster a greater relationship and opportunity which may not be evident if you focus on one agenda.
Privacy: Be respectful of information shared. Protect other people’s information.
Issues between parties – Should be resolved between the two partners and not by CBWN, in or out of CBWN meetings.

Registration and informal networking
Food service
Opening remarks
Introductions of owner/directors
Thank you to our volunteers
Early bird draw
First Spotlight Speaker
Introduction of New Members
Networking Circles
Break – network with Showcase Table Vendors
Door Prizes
Second Spotlight Speaker
Second Networking Circle
Testimonial
Announcements
Inspiration
Wrap Up
Informal Networking

Two spotlight speakers share their expertise and knowledge direct from their business experience. Business women will go away with real tips and knowledge.
Speakers must have attended at least five meetings (not consecutive). Evening meetings precedent will be given to Loyalty Participants first.
They must be a regular and frequent attendee to qualify.
If you would like to speak sign up on the volunteers sheet or at our regular meetings
Please send your concise bio the one week prior to the meeting to imakar@shaw.ca.
Content must be approved prior to speaking spot. Inexpensive way to promote your service or product and really gets you in front of the entire group.
Tables are 8′ and you can display/sell whatever products, literature etc. that helps you to explain/promote your business.
Many business women have found that a promotion, sale or draw of some sort does help to generate enthusiasm!
Draws at your table will be at the end of the meeting. Winner must be present.
Showcase table vendors will need to arrive early the day of the meeting, so that they are set & ready by 15 minutes prior to registration opening.
They must be prepared to keep their table “open” until end of meeting.

Great way to advertise to your target market and create brand awareness i.e. a way of identifying your business
Provides you with a platform to promote your product or service to a large group that may have little or no knowledge of your products and services.
Focused marketing time before, during and after each meeting
Opens communication with the group about your business and promotes collaboration (and sometimes sales – although sales are not the ultimate goal in this setting)
Depending on your type of business, product or service, guests can try out or market test your offering to gain knowledge and/or belief in your product
Provides opportunities to branch out to many types of other businesses you may not otherwise encounter
Create a database from the visitors to your showcase table
Convert your leads into prospects
If you are travelling to the meeting anyway, you might as well have a table – make best use of your time to network and market
Displaying at our meetings is not costly – far below competitive events.

Providing a door prize helps to introduce you to the group and be top of mind.
Draws done in the second half of the meeting
Donors have solid lead to follow up with
Donors have a minute to speak to the group about their prize
Winners must be present Check all guests in and have them draw a card designating which table they will be seated for the first portion of the meeting. This allows YOU to meet everyone attending the meeting. Provide table decorations for each table at the meeting. This will allow you to showcase your products or services. Table decorations are not given away, unless you choose. Decorators are allowed a couple of minutes to speak to the group about their table displays. Greet newcomers to the meeting and inform them about meeting format, familiarize them with the member table and make them feel welcome. This gives the host an opportunity to meet every attendee. Always a powerful piece of the meeting! Do you have someone in the group that has done something for you or your business? You may want to tell the group! Sign up and share your positive experience! We prefer it to be an anonymous woman in our group, and ask that you write down your kind words to give to her for her keeping.

In-Person Networking Evening Mixer - Edmonton
2023-05-25 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-03-16 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-01-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Always Occasions, 10714 120 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 0Z2

In-Person Networking Luncheon - Calgary
2023-04-19 11:15 - 13:45 | The Winston Golf Club, 2502 6 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 3Z3, Canada
MEETING SCHEDULE
Lunch Format
11 am Registration and informal networking
11:30-1:30 Formal program and networking
1:30 – 2 pm Wrap up and informal networking
Please note all attendees must PREPAY AND PRE REGISTER by purchasing your ticket here.
Special meals cannot be accepted within 72 hours of meetings. Anyone showing up day of, without pre-registering/paying, will be charged $65 at the door for all meetings for Loyalty and Non Loyalty.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET
CBWN provides the forum for you to connect and help grow each other’s businesses. Best practices include:

Sharing business cards – Intent is to learn about each other’s business and be able to refer.
If given a referral, may we suggest contact within 24 to 48 hours. Intro email contact works very well. Your response reflects on both you and your referral partners.
Learn about each other’s business. This is an opportunity to learn how to refer each other, not necessarily a sales meeting. CBWN’ers are your referral partners and connectors. The main intent is relationship building; learning more about each other and your businesses. This is recommended in and outside of CBWN meetings.
Hosting a Showcase tables is your opportunity to educate your referral partners and brag about what you do. If you are unable to fulfil your commitment, you are respectfully requested to advise CBWN owners seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
Honor your offering by under-promising and over-delivering. Be clear on what you are offering and terms of your guarantees (if applicable).
Respect each other’s time. If you set a time to meet, ensure you honor it. Value each other’s time.
Open and honest communication is extremely important. If you meet with a guest outside of CBWN consider what your intention is for the meeting and be honest with the person you are meeting. Meeting with colleagues is an opportunity to collaborate and share and might foster a greater relationship and opportunity which may not be evident if you focus on one agenda.
Privacy: Be respectful of information shared. Protect other people’s information.
Issues between parties – Should be resolved between the two partners and not by CBWN, in or out of CBWN meetings.

Registration and informal networking
Food service
Opening remarks
Introductions of owner/directors
Thank you to our volunteers
Early bird draw
First Spotlight Speaker
Introduction of New Members
Networking Circles
Break – network with Showcase Table Vendors
Door Prizes
Second Spotlight Speaker
Second Networking Circle
Testimonial
Announcements
Inspiration
Wrap Up
Informal Networking

Two spotlight speakers share their expertise and knowledge direct from their business experience. Business women will go away with real tips and knowledge.
Speakers must have attended at least five meetings (not consecutive). Evening meetings precedent will be given to Loyalty Participants first.
They must be a regular and frequent attendee to qualify.
If you would like to speak sign up on the volunteers sheet or at our regular meetings
Please send your concise bio the one week prior to the meeting to imakar@shaw.ca.
Content must be approved prior to speaking spot. Inexpensive way to promote your service or product and really gets you in front of the entire group.
Tables are 8′ and you can display/sell whatever products, literature etc. that helps you to explain/promote your business.
Many business women have found that a promotion, sale or draw of some sort does help to generate enthusiasm!
Draws at your table will be at the end of the meeting. Winner must be present.
Showcase table vendors will need to arrive early the day of the meeting, so that they are set & ready by 15 minutes prior to registration opening.
They must be prepared to keep their table “open” until end of meeting.

Great way to advertise to your target market and create brand awareness i.e. a way of identifying your business
Provides you with a platform to promote your product or service to a large group that may have little or no knowledge of your products and services.
Focused marketing time before, during and after each meeting
Opens communication with the group about your business and promotes collaboration (and sometimes sales – although sales are not the ultimate goal in this setting)
Depending on your type of business, product or service, guests can try out or market test your offering to gain knowledge and/or belief in your product
Provides opportunities to branch out to many types of other businesses you may not otherwise encounter
Create a database from the visitors to your showcase table
Convert your leads into prospects
If you are travelling to the meeting anyway, you might as well have a table – make best use of your time to network and market
Displaying at our meetings is not costly – far below competitive events.

Providing a door prize helps to introduce you to the group and be top of mind.
Draws done in the second half of the meeting
Donors have solid lead to follow up with
Donors have a minute to speak to the group about their prize
Winners must be present Check all guests in and have them draw a card designating which table they will be seated for the first portion of the meeting. This allows YOU to meet everyone attending the meeting. Provide table decorations for each table at the meeting. This will allow you to showcase your products or services. Table decorations are not given away, unless you choose. Decorators are allowed a couple of minutes to speak to the group about their table displays. Greet newcomers to the meeting and inform them about meeting format, familiarize them with the member table and make them feel welcome. This gives the host an opportunity to meet every attendee. Always a powerful piece of the meeting! Do you have someone in the group that has done something for you or your business? You may want to tell the group! Sign up and share your positive experience! We prefer it to be an anonymous woman in our group, and ask that you write down your kind words to give to her for her keeping.

International Women’s Day Event -- Men Invited!
2023-03-08 10:00 - 14:30 | The Winston Golf Club, 2502 6 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 3Z3, Canada
After earning a Mechanical Engineering degree at U of C, Jessica Soodeen’s career was traditional until she, quite literally, RACED to her dream of international motorsports. Jessica’s motorcycle road racing led to working with open-wheel Formula Race cars at the best circuits in Europe, Professional Formula Driving coaching, stepping in as team manager when needed and teaching her drivers to secure sponsors. She holds a Masters of Technical Specialization in Automobile Competition (motorsports) from Spain and worked for a Championship-winning Formula Renault team! Since then, her 20+ year career includes roles as global Director of Engineering and VP of Engineering, earning a Six Sigma Lean Expert designation along the way.
TOPIC
Jessica will enlighten you with some gems in the emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptation space through story… specifically, a weekend at the race track! She then explains how each idea can apply to Entrepreneurs and their clients, Corporate settings, University Students, and personal life! Buckle up, strap in, and get ready to gain insights into the high-pressure world of motorsport and how lessons learned there apply to YOU! Joelly Goodson – Branding Matters
Joelly (AKA the Branding Badass) is an award-winning branding expert who helps her corporate clients create brand awareness with badass merchandise. She’s also the creator and host of BRANDING MATTERS – a podcast dedicated to helping small business owners and entrepreneurs create brand equity. Named one of “The 10 Best Branding Podcasts in Canada” by Feedspot, Branding Matters is also ranked on Goodpods Top 100 Indie Marketing Pods. And it’s the only podcast to be listed on #Online18 for 2022: Promo’s Most Influential Socia Media Voices. Joelly’s also an ambassador for Gems for Gems – a charity dedicated to helping victims of domestic abuse get back on their feet. Janet Pillay – Dying the Dream – End of Life Doula
After leaving the world of law, living abroad and returning to Canada with her terminally ill husband, Janet’s life was forever altered. Her husband’s death caused a profound shift that in time enabled her to find her path and step fully into her purpose. Janet is a well-known resource in terms of bringing joy and dignity to the dying and their families by inspiring, motivating and liberating them to enjoy an enriched end-of-life, chock full of purpose and meaning. Maria Martiniello – Be Memorable – Author
Maria Martiniello is the 2018 Recipient of the MPI Award of Excellence and the 2018 Recipient of the Women of Inspiration Innovative Leader Award. Maria’s work is about being mindful, motivated, and memorable. A place where we can be inspired by others, therefore, inspiring ourselves. By sharing our personal stories and journeys, we are open to discussions and creating a safe environment for us to connect and grow. Stronger together. Let’s learn from one another and create a world that is more accepting of helping each other by supporting and showing empathy for every person. Maria’s new book, “Find Yourself,” helps readers to recognize the signs of narcissism. Based on life scenarios, we explore signs and ask ourselves thought-provoking questions about our relationships. Through engagement and sharing experiences, we find ourselves and regain our power. In this book, victims recount the type of emotional, relationship-based abuse many of us are familiar with. Most willingly stay in these relationships until they can no longer preserve themselves, their dignity, or their sanity. People in these scenarios continually doubt their thoughts, decisions, and self-worth until they can no longer tolerate being gaslit by their partners —all traits of narcissistic abuse and the ensuing personal journeys. Made by Momma – CBWN Charity of Choice
A grassroots non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity located in Calgary. We help families facing situations of adversity and crisis by providing healthy prepared meals, wholesome baked goods, baby essentials, children’s items, supportive in-home visitors and other services to allow mothers the time they need to rest, recover and focus on their families and their health. Because we are volunteer-run, our operating costs are kept low, and the effectiveness of donated dollars/ items very high.
How can you support our chosen charity and help every deserving mother on Mother’s Day?
Donate any of the items listed below to be entered into a draw March 8th.
Monetary donations will also be accepted as well as proceeds from our 50/50 draw will be donated to MBM.
Suggested items:
Scarves, jewelry, journals/books, bookmarks, comfy socks, adult coloring/activity books, self care items, bath items, lotion and gift cards for coffee, books, etc.**
**New, unwrapped, non denominational items only please.
Emcee Billie Jo Ross from Star 95.9
Once again, the lovely and entertaining Billie Jo Ross will be our Emcee for the day! We thank her for her valuable contribution to our International Women’s Day Event.

In-Person Networking Luncheon - Calgary
2022-12-07 11:30 - 13:45, 2022-11-09 11:30 - 13:45, 2022-10-19 11:30 - 13:45 | The Winston Golf Club, 2502 6 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 3Z3, Canada
MEETING SCHEDULE
Lunch Format
11 am Registration and informal networking
11:30-1:30 Formal program and networking
1:30 – 2 pm Wrap up and informal networking
Please note all attendees must PREPAY AND PRE REGISTER by purchasing your ticket here.
Special meals cannot be accepted within 72 hours of meetings. Anyone showing up day of, without pre-registering/paying, will be charged $65 at the door for all meetings for Loyalty and Non Loyalty.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET
CBWN provides the forum for you to connect and help grow each other’s businesses. Best practices include:

Sharing business cards – Intent is to learn about each other’s business and be able to refer.
If given a referral, may we suggest contact within 24 to 48 hours. Intro email contact works very well. Your response reflects on both you and your referral partners.
Learn about each other’s business. This is an opportunity to learn how to refer each other, not necessarily a sales meeting. CBWN’ers are your referral partners and connectors. The main intent is relationship building; learning more about each other and your businesses. This is recommended in and outside of CBWN meetings.
Hosting a Showcase tables is your opportunity to educate your referral partners and brag about what you do. If you are unable to fulfil your commitment, you are respectfully requested to advise CBWN owners seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
Honor your offering by under-promising and over-delivering. Be clear on what you are offering and terms of your guarantees (if applicable).
Respect each other’s time. If you set a time to meet, ensure you honor it. Value each other’s time.
Open and honest communication is extremely important. If you meet with a guest outside of CBWN consider what your intention is for the meeting and be honest with the person you are meeting. Meeting with colleagues is an opportunity to collaborate and share and might foster a greater relationship and opportunity which may not be evident if you focus on one agenda.
Privacy: Be respectful of information shared. Protect other people’s information.
Issues between parties – Should be resolved between the two partners and not by CBWN, in or out of CBWN meetings.

Registration and informal networking
Food service
Opening remarks
Introductions of owner/directors
Thank you to our volunteers
Early bird draw
First Spotlight Speaker
Introduction of New Members
Networking Circles
Break – network with Showcase Table Vendors
Door Prizes
Second Spotlight Speaker
Second Networking Circle
Testimonial
Announcements
Inspiration
Wrap Up
Informal Networking

Two spotlight speakers share their expertise and knowledge direct from their business experience. Business women will go away with real tips and knowledge.
Two spotlight speakers share their expertise and knowledge direct from their business experience. Business women will go away with real tips and knowledge.
Speakers must have attended at least five meetings (not consecutive). Evening meetings precedent will be given to Loyalty Participants first.
They must be a regular and frequent attendee to qualify.
If you would like to speak sign up on the volunteers sheet or at our regular meetings
Please send your concise bio the one week prior to the meeting to imakar@shaw.ca.
Content must be approved prior to speaking spot. Inexpensive way to promote your service or product and really gets you in front of the entire group.
Tables are 8′ and you can display/sell whatever products, literature etc. that helps you to explain/promote your business.
Many business women have found that a promotion, sale or draw of some sort does help to generate enthusiasm!
Draws at your table will be at the end of the meeting. Winner must be present.
Showcase table vendors will need to arrive early the day of the meeting, so that they are set & ready by 15 minutes prior to registration opening.
They must be prepared to keep their table “open” until end of meeting.

Great way to advertise to your target market and create brand awareness i.e. a way of identifying your business
Provides you with a platform to promote your product or service to a large group that may have little or no knowledge of your products and services.
Focused marketing time before, during and after each meeting
Opens communication with the group about your business and promotes collaboration (and sometimes sales – although sales are not the ultimate goal in this setting)
Depending on your type of business, product or service, guests can try out or market test your offering to gain knowledge and/or belief in your product
Provides opportunities to branch out to many types of other businesses you may not otherwise encounter
Create a database from the visitors to your showcase table
Convert your leads into prospects
If you are travelling to the meeting anyway, you might as well have a table – make best use of your time to network and market
Displaying at our meetings is not costly – far below competitive events.

Providing a door prize helps to introduce you to the group and be top of mind.
Draws done in the second half of the meeting
Donors have solid lead to follow up with
Donors have a minute to speak to the group about their prize
Winners must be present Check all guests in and have them draw a card designating which table they will be seated for the first portion of the meeting. This allows YOU to meet everyone attending the meeting. Provide table decorations for each table at the meeting. This will allow you to showcase your products or services. Table decorations are not given away, unless you choose. Decorators are allowed a couple of minutes to speak to the group about their table displays. Greet newcomers to the meeting and inform them about meeting format, familiarize them with the member table and make them feel welcome. This gives the host an opportunity to meet every attendee. Always a powerful piece of the meeting! Do you have someone in the group that has done something for you or your business? You may want to tell the group! Sign up and share your positive experience! We prefer it to be an anonymous woman in our group, and ask that you write down your kind words to give to her for her keeping.
Meeting Role Sign-Up
If you would like to sign up for a role in one of our meetings, please indicate on the form below. This is a sign up sheet and is not registration for this or any future meetings.
Showcase tables are guests who have reserved a table but are open to anyone who would like to Showcase their goods or services which includes time at our events, before, during and after our networking lunch or dinner. This is available to you from your very first visit! Please contact us to reserve your spot and get forefront with CBWN!
If you are looking to register to attend our next meeting only, please click here.

* Cancellations received within 72 hours of meeting will not receive a refund.

In-Person Networking Evening Mixer - Edmonton
2022-11-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Always Occasions, 10714 120 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 0Z2
MEETING SCHEDULE
5:30 pm Registration
6-8 pm Program (incl Fashion Show)
Pricing $39.99 plus gst

Special meals cannot be accepted within 72 hours of meetings. Anyone showing up day of, without pre-registering/paying, will be charged $65 at the door for all meetings for Loyalty and Non Loyalty.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET
CBWN provides the forum for you to connect and help grow each other’s businesses. Best practices include:

Sharing business cards – Intent is to learn about each other’s business and be able to refer.
If given a referral, may we suggest contact within 24 to 48 hours. Intro email contact works very well. Your response reflects on both you and your referral partners.
Learn about each other’s business. This is an opportunity to learn how to refer each other, not necessarily a sales meeting. CBWN’ers are your referral partners and connectors. The main intent is relationship building; learning more about each other and your businesses. This is recommended in and outside of CBWN meetings.
Hosting a Showcase tables is your opportunity to educate your referral partners and brag about what you do. If you are unable to fulfil your commitment, you are respectfully requested to advise CBWN owners seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
Honor your offering by under-promising and over-delivering. Be clear on what you are offering and terms of your guarantees (if applicable).
Respect each other’s time. If you set a time to meet, ensure you honor it. Value each other’s time.
Open and honest communication is extremely important. If you meet with a guest outside of CBWN consider what your intention is for the meeting and be honest with the person you are meeting. Meeting with colleagues is an opportunity to collaborate and share and might foster a greater relationship and opportunity which may not be evident if you focus on one agenda.
Privacy: Be respectful of information shared. Protect other people’s information.
Issues between parties – Should be resolved between the two partners and not by CBWN, in or out of CBWN meetings.

Registration and informal networking
Food service
Opening remarks
Introductions of owner/directors
Thank you to our volunteers
Early bird draw
First Spotlight Speaker
Introduction of New Members
Networking Circles
Break – network with Showcase Table Vendors
Door Prizes
Second Spotlight Speaker
Second Networking Circle
Testimonial
Announcements
Inspiration
Wrap Up
Informal Networking

Two spotlight speakers share their expertise and knowledge direct from their business experience. Business women will go away with real tips and knowledge.
Speakers must have attended at least five meetings (not consecutive). Evening meetings precedent will be given to Loyalty Participants first.
They must be a regular and frequent attendee to qualify.
If you would like to speak sign up on the volunteers sheet or at our regular meetings
Please send your concise bio the one week prior to the meeting to imakar@shaw.ca.
Content must be approved prior to speaking spot. Inexpensive way to promote your service or product and really gets you in front of the entire group.
Tables are 8′ and you can display/sell whatever products, literature etc. that helps you to explain/promote your business.
Many business women have found that a promotion, sale or draw of some sort does help to generate enthusiasm!
Draws at your table will be at the end of the meeting. Winner must be present.
Showcase table vendors will need to arrive early the day of the meeting, so that they are set & ready by 15 minutes prior to registration opening.
They must be prepared to keep their table “open” until end of meeting.

Great way to advertise to your target market and create brand awareness i.e. a way of identifying your business
Provides you with a platform to promote your product or service to a large group that may have little or no knowledge of your products and services.
Focused marketing time before, during and after each meeting
Opens communication with the group about your business and promotes collaboration (and sometimes sales – although sales are not the ultimate goal in this setting)
Depending on your type of business, product or service, guests can try out or market test your offering to gain knowledge and/or belief in your product
Provides opportunities to branch out to many types of other businesses you may not otherwise encounter
Create a database from the visitors to your showcase table
Convert your leads into prospects
If you are travelling to the meeting anyway, you might as well have a table – make best use of your time to network and market
Displaying at our meetings is not costly – far below competitive events.

Providing a door prize helps to introduce you to the group and be top of mind.
Draws done in the second half of the meeting
Donors have solid lead to follow up with
Donors have a minute to speak to the group about their prize
Winners must be present Check all guests in and have them draw a card designating which table they will be seated for the first portion of the meeting. This allows YOU to meet everyone attending the meeting. Provide table decorations for each table at the meeting. This will allow you to showcase your products or services. Table decorations are not given away, unless you choose. Decorators are allowed a couple of minutes to speak to the group about their table displays. Greet newcomers to the meeting and inform them about meeting format, familiarize them with the member table and make them feel welcome. This gives the host an opportunity to meet every attendee. Always a powerful piece of the meeting! Do you have someone in the group that has done something for you or your business? You may want to tell the group! Sign up and share your positive experience! We prefer it to be an anonymous woman in our group, and ask that you write down your kind words to give to her for her keeping.
Meeting Role Sign-Up
If you would like to sign up for a role in one of our meetings, please indicate on the form below. This is a sign up sheet and is not registration for this or any future meetings.
Showcase tables are guests who have reserved a table but are open to anyone who would like to Showcase their goods or services which includes time at our events, before, during and after our networking lunch or dinner. This is available to you from your very first visit! Please contact us to reserve your spot and get forefront with CBWN!
If you are looking to register to attend our next meeting only, please click here.

* Cancellations received within 72 hours of meeting will not receive a refund.

In-Person Networking - Cocktail Networking
2022-10-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Always Occasions, 10714 120 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 0Z2
Please note all attendees must PREPAY AND PRE REGISTER by purchasing your ticket here.
Special meals cannot be accepted within 72 hours of meetings. Anyone showing up day of, without pre-registering/paying, will be charged $65 at the door for all meetings for Loyalty and Non Loyalty.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET
CBWN provides the forum for you to connect and help grow each other’s businesses. Best practices include:

Sharing business cards – Intent is to learn about each other’s business and be able to refer.
If given a referral, may we suggest contact within 24 to 48 hours. Intro email contact works very well. Your response reflects on both you and your referral partners.
Learn about each other’s business. This is an opportunity to learn how to refer each other, not necessarily a sales meeting. CBWN’ers are your referral partners and connectors. The main intent is relationship building; learning more about each other and your businesses. This is recommended in and outside of CBWN meetings.
Hosting a Showcase tables is your opportunity to educate your referral partners and brag about what you do. If you are unable to fulfil your commitment, you are respectfully requested to advise CBWN owners seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
Honor your offering by under-promising and over-delivering. Be clear on what you are offering and terms of your guarantees (if applicable).
Respect each other’s time. If you set a time to meet, ensure you honor it. Value each other’s time.
Open and honest communication is extremely important. If you meet with a guest outside of CBWN consider what your intention is for the meeting and be honest with the person you are meeting. Meeting with colleagues is an opportunity to collaborate and share and might foster a greater relationship and opportunity which may not be evident if you focus on one agenda.
Privacy: Be respectful of information shared. Protect other people’s information.
Issues between parties – Should be resolved between the two partners and not by CBWN, in or out of CBWN meetings.

Registration and informal networking
Food service
Opening remarks
Introductions of owner/directors
Thank you to our volunteers
Early bird draw
First Spotlight Speaker
Introduction of New Members
Networking Circles
Break – network with Showcase Table Vendors
Door Prizes
Second Spotlight Speaker
Second Networking Circle
Testimonial
Announcements
Inspiration
Wrap Up
Informal Networking

Two spotlight speakers share their expertise and knowledge direct from their business experience. Business women will go away with real tips and knowledge.
Speakers must have attended at least five meetings (not consecutive). Evening meetings precedent will be given to Loyalty Participants first.
They must be a regular and frequent attendee to qualify.
If you would like to speak sign up on the volunteers sheet or at our regular meetings
Please send your concise bio the one week prior to the meeting to imakar@shaw.ca.
Content must be approved prior to speaking spot. Inexpensive way to promote your service or product and really gets you in front of the entire group.
Tables are 8′ and you can display/sell whatever products, literature etc. that helps you to explain/promote your business.
Many business women have found that a promotion, sale or draw of some sort does help to generate enthusiasm!
Draws at your table will be at the end of the meeting. Winner must be present.
Showcase table vendors will need to arrive early the day of the meeting, so that they are set & ready by 15 minutes prior to registration opening.
They must be prepared to keep their table “open” until end of meeting.

Great way to advertise to your target market and create brand awareness i.e. a way of identifying your business
Provides you with a platform to promote your product or service to a large group that may have little or no knowledge of your products and services.
Focused marketing time before, during and after each meeting
Opens communication with the group about your business and promotes collaboration (and sometimes sales – although sales are not the ultimate goal in this setting)
Depending on your type of business, product or service, guests can try out or market test your offering to gain knowledge and/or belief in your product
Provides opportunities to branch out to many types of other businesses you may not otherwise encounter
Create a database from the visitors to your showcase table
Convert your leads into prospects
If you are travelling to the meeting anyway, you might as well have a table – make best use of your time to network and market
Displaying at our meetings is not costly – far below competitive events.

Providing a door prize helps to introduce you to the group and be top of mind.
Draws done in the second half of the meeting
Donors have solid lead to follow up with
Donors have a minute to speak to the group about their prize
Winners must be present Check all guests in and have them draw a card designating which table they will be seated for the first portion of the meeting. This allows YOU to meet everyone attending the meeting. Provide table decorations for each table at the meeting. This will allow you to showcase your products or services. Table decorations are not given away, unless you choose. Decorators are allowed a couple of minutes to speak to the group about their table displays. Greet newcomers to the meeting and inform them about meeting format, familiarize them with the member table and make them feel welcome. This gives the host an opportunity to meet every attendee. Always a powerful piece of the meeting! Do you have someone in the group that has done something for you or your business? You may want to tell the group! Sign up and share your positive experience! We prefer it to be an anonymous woman in our group, and ask that you write down your kind words to give to her for her keeping.
Meeting Role Sign-Up
If you would like to sign up for a role in one of our meetings, please indicate on the form below. This is a sign up sheet and is not registration for this or any future meetings.
Showcase tables are guests who have reserved a table but are open to anyone who would like to Showcase their goods or services which includes time at our events, before, during and after our networking lunch or dinner. This is available to you from your very first visit! Please contact us to reserve your spot and get forefront with CBWN!
If you are looking to register to attend our next meeting only, please click here.

* Cancellations received within 72 hours of meeting will not receive a refund.
