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"Our Leadership Team"
ABOUT the
WOMEN in BUSINESS NETWORK
AN OVERVIEW
The Northwest Women in Business
Network was formed in 2003. As local business
owners in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; they determined there was a need for a
different type of “Way to Network”- they wanted something that would
bring like minded individuals together and really make a difference
in their marketing efforts.
In our
communities there were many types of Networking organizations to
join- However we believe this system is a better way to create
lasting business relationships and a sense of trust with those
business associates. In addition, something that is not taking
us
away from the other obligations in life.
They
called a few “Women” business affiliates and proposed a Networking
group to start up- They began meeting every two weeks at a local
diner for lunch. (Lunch hour meetings work as two tasks in one.)
Many of us have families and need to be with them after work.
After 4
months the group was up to 30 women; we had to find a larger
facility to fit us comfortably. Especially when we added the
commercials & display table opportunities.
Currently our luncheons attract over 70 women who attend on a
monthly basis. The first 15 minutes are mingling and networking-
Then we have a several opportunities during lunch for more
networking, commercials & mentoring. The entire hour is devoted
to getting to know your fellow members and building those lasting
relationships to further grow each members business.
The
reason for a “Women” based Networking Membership is that there is a
sense of commonality already present! Like minded individuals with
the similar daily obligations, similar hurdles, and situations you
may be faced with also.
In
turn, this organization creates an environment where the common
ground is already established… So, let’s get down to business. With
the many hats today’s women wears- we need to know there is a place
where we can come and not be labeled into a group that is
unsubstantiated.
Instead, it’s a place to come with an
agenda, to provide mutual marketing with a focused audience, then
return to work in a timely manner. Members benefit from this
“Intentional” marketing; and yet still have time to maintain the
other areas of our lives: family, faith, friends, and work.
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