Do you have an article you would like to share with VWIB? It may be on how to organize your office, how to prepare your tax documents, or how to make the best espresso on your office coffee machine. There are many possibilities... If you have an idea for a guest article, write it out in less than 500 words and submit it to
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Articles will be published on a first come-first serve basis. Please submit business related articles under 500 words, (that do not express political or religious views, or a direct marketing pitch.) While every effort will be make to publish submissions in a timely manner, VWIB maintains the right to schedule according to availability.
The VWIB Communications Committee has the right to review and veto articles they feel are not appropriate.
Newsletter invites guest articles
2012 Workshop Series well-received
VWIB's series of workshops continues in February and March with topics to encourage your personal and professional development The first two of our series were well-received and thoroughly appreciated by the laides who participated in the January workshops, introducing "Social Media" with Teresa Deak, and "Myers-Brigg Personality Types" with Shirley Higgins.
Four workshops will run Frdiay afternoons, February 17th, and March 9 and 16, at the Schubert Centre between 1:00 and 4:00pm. Refreshments are included. The workshops are offered at an extremely affordable price, with a discount for VWIB members. Guests are very welcome.
Member's Price $20 per workshop. Non Member Price $40 per workshop
For more information please contact Shirley Higgins (250) 558 9807 or
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VWIB 2011 / 2012 Executive
Treasurer Leslie Lattery, Past President Colleen Barker; Education Director Shirley Higgins, President Susan Weeda, Membership Director Wendy Elrick, Communications Director Susan Curzon, Vice President Krista Bussey, Secretary Barb Silvester.
Photo courtesy Brenda Hala Photography
The purpose of Vernon Women in Business (VWIB) is to offer networking opportunities; and to inspire, educate, motivate women to be the best they can be ~ in both their business and personal lives.
Welcome to Vernon Women in Business (VWIB)
Our community's fastest-growing network of business professionals. Our organization was registered 30 years ago as British Columbia's first business society for women with less than a dozen members. Our current membership boasts more than 100 members who share friendship, fellowship and networking opportunities! Join our Group, and discover what Vernon's business community is buzzin' about!!
VWIB membership valid 12 months year-round
VWIB is now able to offer year-round memberships, valid for 12 months regardless of your registration date. Sign up today, and your $75 membership fee will extend until January 2013!
This welcome policy has been made possible by website upgrades to our on-line database management system. Our "Community Builder" will register your information in the on-line database, record your registration date, issue an invoice as your anniversary date approaches, and record your on-line payment.
Register NOW as a new member. Annual Membership Fee of $75 is effective for a full year until 2013.
WOW! Tell us about you
Tell us about yourself and your business as a WOW speaker. Members in good standing can share their personal or professional interests for up to five minutes with a visual presentation up to ten slides in length.
Buffet Lunch Meetings
Buffet lunch meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Schubert Centre in downtown Vernon, from 11:30 until 1 p.m. Luncheon meetings feature Guest Speakers on a variety of educational and inspirational topics.
