Upcoming Events
Hanging Basket Event
The annual Coastal Women in Business Hanging Basket Event is back! Save your spot now and join us there!
Burger & Beer Fundraiser for Grace House
Purchase your tickets to support Grace House.
Join us on April 21st at
The Carlson Community Club.
Shield Maiden
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Coastal Women in Business and this one woman amazing show! Shield Maiden. Tickets are $20 for Members email Jacquie Dawson for member tickets jacquie.Dawson@sd47.bc.ca or $25 cash for non-members at the door or you may purchse online.
Grace House Fundraiser
We are gathering February 28th, 7 pm in the Powell River Library to plan our Grace House Fundraising Event. Please join us and lend your help for this amazing organization!
See you there!
Let's Go Bowling
Let’s Go Bowling!
Join Coastal Women in Business as we roll in to the new year with a fun event aimed at getting our community out to connect, network, and just have fun!
This event is open to everyone and there is no fee to attend! The cost of bowling will be paid by you (approximately $8 per person) and you are welcome and encouraged to purchase drinks and food from the establishment.
At Coastal Women in Business we want to support our local businesses and the people who work at them because they are the heart of our community.
Fall Artisan & Entrepreneur Show
This Years A&E is Full for Vendors! Thank you to all and we will see you at the show!
Join us for our Artisan & Entrepreneur Show! A table-top trade show for Powell River business owners who are looking for a venue to showcase their products and/or services to a large audience.
The Fall A&E takes place Saturday, November 4 from 10 am-4 pm at the Powell River Royal Canadian Legion
Would you like to be a vendor? Tables are $35 for members and $50 for non-members!
Spaces are 6 feet (wide) x 3 feet (deep). Tables are 6 feet x 2 feet.
E-transfer to coastalwib@gmail.com with your name in the notes,
or click below to register (processing fees added for online payment)
Business websites: a hands-on workshop simplifying how to get your website found (and ranked well) by Google
Following the success of our Social Media Bootcamp last Fall, we are bringing you a series of social media hands-on workshops and this session is focused on your website.
Google is the most-used search engine in the world. If your website doesn’t appear in search results when someone is looking for what your business offers, you’re missing out!
This workshop is led by fitness coach, author, and podcast host Karina Inkster. For over 10 years, the vast majority of leads in her business have come from organic (i.e. unpaid) Google search results.
June Breakfast Meeting: Milla Starchik
We'll hear from Milla Starchik, local entrepreneur of multiple businesses including Ukrainian Soul Food. We'll hear about her business journey; how it started, where it is at now, and where she sees it headed.
Instagram for Business: Hands-On Workshop
Come learn and create stories and reels for your business Instagram page with Nicole Quigley of Bloom Therapy as she guides you through an evening of learning how you can optimize the use of your Instagram business page.
Influential Women of the Year Awards
The Outstanding Women in Business Awards celebrate the success and achievements of women across Powell River’s diverse business community. These awards celebrate women who have truly excelled, not only in their professional lives but also as leaders and role models in our community. While many of these women come from different industries and walks of life, they share several traits – a strong sense of self, a success-driven work ethic and the extraordinary accomplishments to show for it. Their commitment, vision and talents make them true leaders in their chosen fields.
Breakfast Networking - May 19
With a keynote speaker to describe her business, vision and how her vision has progressed! You will have plenty of time to eat, enjoy and network with other business women in our great town!
Spring Artisan and Entrepreneur Show
Join us for this special pre-Mother’s Day Artisan and Entrepreneur Show! Find presents for the mothers in your life, or come and spend a day with your mom! We’ll have great vendors, tea, Mother’s Day photographs, and much more!
The Spring A&E takes place Saturday, May 13 from 10 am-4 pm at the ARC Community Centre.
Would you like to be a vendor? Tables are $50 for members and $60 for non-members! Etransfer to info.prwomeninbusiness@gmail.com with your name in the notes, or click below to register (processing fees added for online payment)!
Movement Mondays
Join Women in Business for a night of movement! Each month we will showcase one of our fitness instructor members. We have a good range from Yoga, Pilates, Strength, Groove, and Resistance Bands, that you will have a chance to try all the forms around town!
May 8, 5:30-6:30 we will be showcasing FRANCE GENDRON from Groove qathet with a unique form of dance fitness class. Groove is a super easy, fun and creative dance method. No experience needed. We will start the class with slow warm up music, moving to more upbeat and cardio songs, then slowing down again and finishing with a full body relaxation. All levels welcome!
Price:
Members: Free Guests: $10
Breakfast Networking - April 28
With a keynote speaker to describe her business, vision and how her vision has progressed! You will have plenty of time to eat, enjoy and network with other business women in our great town!
Herb/Floral garden night @ Springtime Garden Centre
Our Herb/Floral garden night at Springtime Garden Centre!
We join Springtime Garden Centre for a great evening of learning a bit about herb and flower gardens and also getting our hands dirty. You will have the option to make a flower basket, an herb basket or anything in between. If you would like to come and hangout and not make a basket that is okay as well. We would love to have you. This is a pre-pay only event.
You can e-transfer: coastalwib@gmail.com
or click on link to use your credit card (includes processing fees).
Location: Springtime Garden Centre
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Price:
Members: $35 per basket, up to 2 (Free if not making a basket)
Guests: $40 per basket, up to 2 ($5 if not making a basket)
Limit two per person. Cost is per basket.
$2.00 Processing fee added to online orders.
Movement Mondays
Join Women in Business for a night of movement! Each month we will showcase one of our fitness instructor members. We have a good range from Yoga, Pilates, Strength, Groove, and Resistance Bands, that you will have a chance to try all the forms around town!
April 10, 5:30-6:30 we will be showcasing MARTINA FERRATO from Crystal Heart Rising Co. will take us through gentle and strengthening yoga asana (poses), pranayama (breathing techniques) and guided meditation to guide you into a state of relaxation and feeling energized. All levels welcome!
Price:
Members: Free Guests: $10
Breakfast Networking - Mar 31
With a keynote speaker to describe her business, vision and how her vision has progressed! You will have plenty of time to eat, enjoy and network with other business women in our great town!
Showcase Your Business Through Photography & Branding
Showcase Your Business Through Photography and Branding
March 21, 2023 - 6-8pm
Join Anji Smith and Alison Harwood for a presentation on photographing your business from products to people, and why is it important to have a brand and how to start your journey to creating your own brand.
Location: Powell River Public Library (First Credit Union room)
Price:
Members: Free Guests: $5
Movement Mondays
Join Women in Business for a night of movement! Each month we will showcase one of our fitness instructor members. We have a good range from Yoga, Pilates, Strength, Groove, and Resistance Bands, that you will have a chance to try all the forms around town!
March 13, 5:30-6:30 we will be showcasing KARINA INKSTER from K.I. Health & Fitness with a resistance band workout. She’ll take us through a full-body strength training workout with resistance bands, easily customizable to any fitness level.
Price:
Members: Free Guests: $10
Spaces are limited, so please pre-register!
International Woman's Day @ The Forest Bistro & Lounge
Every year on March 8, International Women's Day is celebrated as a day to imagine a gender equal world.
International Women's Day belongs to everyone, everywhere and so we invite all of you to join us at the Forest Bistro & Lounge at 7:30pm on March 8 for an evening of gathering, mingling, networking, supporting, and connecting.
In support of our event, the Forest Bistro & Lounge are offering all attendees 15% off individual glasses of wine or 30% off bottles of wine! We will also be able to shoot some pool for FREE -thank you to our member Jessica, co-owner of Forest Bistro & Lounge, for your business's support of our event.
We welcome all genders to this event and hope that you will join us on this important day.
ALL genders are invited.
19+
Breakfast Networking - Feb 24th
With a keynote speaker to describe her business, vision and how her vision has progressed! You will have plenty of time to eat, enjoy and network with other business women in our great town!
Facebook for Business: A Hands-on Workshop - Feb 21st
Following the success of our Social Media Bootcamp last Fall, we are bringing you a series of social media hands-on workshops and we're kicking it off with Facebook.
Facebook is the Queen of this town and if you have a business and you live in the qathet Regional District, you need to have a Facebook page for your business.
Ever hear of the word 'content' and wonder what it means in regards to your social media? Come learn and create 'content' with Cheri Simmons of Take Flight Media as she guides you through an evening of learning how you can optimize the use of your Facebook business page. She'll introduce you to posting on Facebook, scheduling your posts (and why she recommends you do that), and helping you determine what you should be posting and what you shouldn't be.
If you own a business or run someone else's Facebook business page, then you will want to join us at Brooks Secondary school on Tuesday February 21 from 6-8pm in Room D140. Be sure to bring both your laptop AND your mobile phone, a pen + paper, as well as some digital photos related to your business on one or both of your devices so that we can get you posting about your products or services and get you making some money!
This hands-on workshop is open to every adult in the community.
Cost:
WiB Member: FREE!
General Public: $5
SD47 Students: FREE!
Movement Mondays - Feb 13th
Join Women in Business for a night of movement! Each month we will showcase one of our fitness instructor members. We have a good range from Yoga, Pilates, Strength, Groove, and Resistance Bands, that you will have a chance to try all the forms around town!
February 13, 5:30-6:30 we will be showcasing JOËLLE SÉVIGNY from Seaside Flow with a gentle yoga flow: moving from pose to pose with an emphasis on linking breath with movement following a gentle rhythm. All levels welcome!
Price:
Members: Free Guests: $10
This is a pre-register event only, we can accommodate up to 12 people for this event.
Monthly Breakfast Meeting - January
Join our January Networking Breakfast on Friday, Jan 27 from 7:45am - 9am
Our keynote speaker this month is Joelle Sevigny & Marta Rebalski from Seaside Flow. After they chats with us about their successful launch of their business we encourage you to grab a bite and network with other business women, employees or volunteers in our great town.
Breakfast may includes: Scones, croissants, ham, cheese, muffins, fruit salad, coffee, tea, & juice. (We will have gluten free and vegan options as well, if you let us know)
Place: Storefront between The Source and TELUS, enter through the rear entrance, by the entrance to the CIBC.
Time: 7:45am - 9:00am (doors open at 7:30am)
Price
Members: Free
Guests: $10
This is a pre-pay / pre-register event only!
Everyone (even free members) MUST register.
Vision Board Workshop
Our first event of 2023 is going to set the tone for your personal and professional year ahead.
Holiday Social
Join PR Women in Business for our annual Holiday Social.
Let's celebrate the season and cap off 2022 with a casual social gathering at the Westview U-Vin U-Brew on Tuesday December 6 from 6pm-8pm
We know it's a busy season so be sure to book this night off in your calendar so that we can have a friendly visit.
Everyone is welcome and this event is FREE for all!
Please register so that we know how much food to order and if you have allergies.
Monthly Breakfast Meeting - November
Join our November Networking Breakfast on Friday, Nov 25 from 7:45am - 9am
Our keynote speaker this month is (TBA). After she chats with us about her successful business we encourage you to grab a bite and network with other business women, employees or volunteers in our great town.
Breakfast may includes: Scones, croissants, ham, cheese, muffins, fruit salad, coffee, tea, & juice. (We will have gluten free and vegan options as well, if you let us know)
Place: Recreational Complex - Elm Room
Time: 7:45am - 9:00am (doors open at 7:30am)
Price
Members: Free
Guests: $10
This is a pre-pay / pre-register event only!
Everyone (even free members) MUST register.
Deadline is Thursday November 24!
Business Finances: Get in the Know
We have speakers who help you answer the financial questions you might have for your business, like:
Should I apply for GST / PST?
Should I be paying into CPP?
Should I be investing money for the future of my business?
Location: Upper Complex, Poplar Room
Time: 6pm - 8pm (Doors open 5:30)
Price:
Members - Free
Guests - $5
Students - $2 (with a valid sd47 id)
Monthly Breakfast Meeting - October
Join our October Networking Breakfast on Friday, Oct 23 from 7:45am - 9am
Our keynote speaker this month is Vanessa Coray, managing director, co-owner, and corporate wellness consultant at VK Wellness. She was the recipient of the Business Woman of the Year award at our 2022 Business Women of the Year Awards celebration. After she chats with us about her successful business we encourage you to grab a bite and network with other business women, employees or volunteers in our great town.
Breakfast may includes: Scones, croissants, ham, cheese, muffins, fruit salad, coffee, tea, & juice. (We will have gluten free and vegan options as well, if you let us know)
Place: Town Centre Mall in the former Sweet Shoppe. Entrance through the back
(park behind mall, entrance to the left of Walmart)
Time: 7:45am - 9:00am (doors open at 7:30am)
Price
Members: Free
Guests: $10
This is a pre-pay / pre-register event only!
Everyone (even free members) MUST register.
Deadline is Thursday October 27!
Social Media Bootcamp
Looking to learn how to use social media for your business?
Wondering what the benefits of using it are?
Join us on Tuesday October 25 from 6pm-8pm at the Max Cameron Theatre at Brooks Secondary for an evening of learning and exploring the world of websites, Facebook, and Instagram. Each platform will be discussed by an expert and then followed with a Q+A
Your presenters for the night are:
Karina Inkster of Karina Inkster - K.I. Health and Fitness will discuss websites.
Cheri Simmons of Take Flight Media will talk about Facebook.
Nicole Quigley of Ever Red Fresh Designs will guide us through Instagram.
Cost:
-WiB members: FREE
-General Public: $5 (cash at door)
-SD47 student with I.D: FREE
We will also be collecting donations to give to the Brooks Secondary PAC