Powell River Women In Business
Making The Future Brighter
Nominations Now Being Accepted!
Influential Business Women of the Year: Deadline for Nominations is Monday March 30th
Working In Harmony
Thursday February 20th
Julia Adam from The One Voices Choir will lead us through this inspiring team building workshop.
Come and sing with your colleagues. And don’t worry, you do not need to be a star soprano to take part.
Please register for this event. See Event Details.
Welcome to Powell River Women In Business
We are women who own, operate or work in a variety of businesses in our community.
We are involved with home-based business, small business and large companies
with headquarters elsewhere, but a presence in Powell River, BC.
We network, educate, inspire and promote our businesses and have fun doing it.
We support each other. We empower each other.
And, together we shine brighter.
Add To The Energy
We can help you to sustain your enthusiasm for your business.
Become a member of Powell River Women In Business.
We meet once a month from September to June.
Membership is a very affordable $50. per year.
Not sure? Come to an event and see for yourself.
Lighting The Way Ahead
Here is where we shed some light on member spotlights and interesting tidbits to assist you in the world of business, be it large or small.
Check back often for the latest news from Powell River Women In Business.
Member Spotlight: Tatiana Kostiak
A childhood of auction hunting developed an appreciation of functional and funky furniture for designer Tatiana Kostiak. From a very young age I remember my parents taking me to furniture auctions to furnish the custom home they built in rural Ontario. So I...
Member Spotlight: Alice Ward Cameron
A pasta machine for a Birthday gift really got things started for Alice Ward Cameron. Read how the foodie entrepreneur rolled things out. When deciding my life's trajectory in 1999, I had so many options for post secondary study! Course calendars were spread...
Bursaries Key To Growth
WIB Bursary Program 2017 For several years, the Powell River Women In Business Executive have had the intention of offering a bursary program to their members. Finally that goal came to light in the summer of 2017. Two bursaries for $300. were offered to the...
Meet Our Members
We currently hold a roster of over 40 members,
offering a varied spectrum of experience and knowledge
to share with you!
How We See It
Our Vision
Powell River Women In Business is a non-profit organization that was launched in 2007 by two local business women with a vision. We welcome, support and promote a strong network of female driven businesses in Powell River. We want our colleagues to succeed. As a combined force of women working together, we assist each other to grow for the betterment of the community and the economy as a whole.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide an inclusive platform for women in business to come together to support, encourage, learn and grow. By presenting relevant and meaningful topics and providing forums for networking, members are connected to growth opportunities and mentorship. By sharing stories with the broader community, the profile of Powell River Women In Business is enhanced as a respected voice in the business community.
Should you have any questions, suggestions or just want to touch base, please contact us. We will respond as soon as we can. We invite you to come out to our next event. Mark your calendar for the third Wednesday of the month from September to June. We’d be happy to see you there!
Make A Connection
Powell River Women In Business are pleased to present to the membership a variety of Guest Speakers and Presenters. The views and opinions expressed by any of the speakers hosted by Powell River WIB are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the policy and position of the Women In Business organization.