Networks: women in business
  • FreshIdeas Events

    25/01/2008

    FreshIdeas Events run conferences, seminars and networking events for entrepreneurs and corporate women in business. Our events are aimed at entrepreneurs planning a business, just started or already established in business. FreshIdeas Events also design and run women in business events for organisations wanting to attract and retain female talent.

  • Women in Rural Enterprise (WiRE) Kings Lynn Network

    03/03/2008

    A friendly, informal networking group for women who are running or thinking of starting a rural business in the West Norfolk area. Businesses can be based in a rural area (which basically covers most of Norfolk and the Fens) or maybe be focused on a rural trade or sector such as farm diversification, rural tradespeople, rural retailer etc. The group meets monthly above a local pub (The Farmers Arms at Knights Hill) to enjoy a mixture of guest speakers, member presentations and other events. Non-WiRE members are welcome to attend two meetings free of charge before joining.

  • Sam Stevenson

    20/08/2008

    Small, friendly, informal networking group run by the community website AboutMyArea.co.uk/KT20 for women in business in and around the KT20 area. We meet for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant every 2 months, on the second Wednesday of the month, to share ideas and make new contacts.

  • golfHER

    02/09/2008

    Golf, the unchallenged heart of the old-boy business network, isn’t just for men anymore! Ever heard the old wives’ tale about the word “golf”? Supposedly, it stands for “Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden”. Of course it’s not true. It is a well know fact that the game of golf is synonymous with BIG business. It is fast becoming one of the most effective tools for networking and deal-making in today’s modern business world. From top CEO to Junior Manager, the men understand this. They all have one thing in common…they play golf for personal and professional development! Most female executives and managers don’t. Whether through fear of ridicule, lack of confidence, sheer frustration at the “old-boy network” attitude or embarrassment about not knowing the rules and etiquette of the game, women have stayed away from the game in their droves. Until now, that is! golfHER is an exciting and innovative networking concept that combines the art of golf with access to a series of unique Personal Impact and Development Programmes for executive women. This coming together is aimed at confidence-proofing your business or career by giving you an in-depth appreciation of this powerful business tool. During these times of economic downturn, …