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MembershipDirectoryJanuary 2016
Mission StatementThe focus is oncollaborating, connecting,idea exchanging, workingtogether for mutualsuccess and growing bothprofessionally as well aspersonally.From the President.The Business Women’s Network of York Region holds two eventsmonthly where women can go to make connections for business andpleasure!! The women in our Membership are a wonderful resourcefor most of your business needs, ranging from small business toprofessionals.I look forward to another year of bringing women together in an oldfashioned way, realizing that we are women and having fun with thattogether as we tune-up business skills. We concentration on aspectsof a business plan while developing relationships so that we can dobusiness together with trusted referrals.We have amazing business women in York Region and we look forwardto learning about more of their businesses in the future !!Board of Directors:President, Elizabeth JohnstonSecretary, Candice FletcherTreasurer, Leanne SwallowFormed: August 2013Launched: April 2014Current Members: 130
Business Women in Cahoots!The Business Women’s Network of York Region meets twice monthly at differentvenues and businesses around York Region making it easy for Business Women tomeet other like-minded people in an atmosphere geared at creating businesscontacts. Due to the size of the area which the network covers, you will stretchinto other markets that surround your area. Each month one event is forMembers-only at no cost. Networking opportunities are held at breakfast, lunch,afternoon tea, cocktail party or dinner.Mentor or be mentored! We encourage all Business Women, those who wantto share their successes and those who would like to learn from others. Wewanted to provide a system where people can utilize each other’s expertise andbe in cahoots (collaboration) with each other.Compliment Don’t Compete (mutual success/growth) Make new socialand business contacts, meet “like-minded” people, enjoy both formal and informalsocial events, stay current on local & community issues, member directory andpublicity for your business.Be in business for yourself, not by yourself!!Thank you to our Sponsors:The BWNYR Directory is printed twice a yearand is listed alphabetically by first name.Disclaimer – Important Information About The Directory:Following is a list of our current Members, this list is not for distribution or direct sell thishas been put together so that you may get to know the other women in the BWNYR, then dobusiness with them!!All the data contained herein is compiled from the information provided through Members.The BWNYR cannot verify the validity of all of the information provided and therefore makesno representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding its accuracy, completeness, orusefulness for any product or service. BWNYR cannot and does not guarantee that there willbe no errors. BWNYR assumes no legal liability or responsibility for loss or damage resultingfrom the use of this information.
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