NORTH-east networking group, Women Connect, has announced a new programme of activities for 20/21.
A membership-led organisation run by volunteers, Women Connect provides a forum which supports and brings together women in business across the region to network and to share and discuss business ideas. It is open to all categories of businesswomen from business owners and professionals to employees and the self-employed.
The events, which will currently be held online, comprise a mix of monthly networking events and a series of workshops which will cover a number of topics. The first of these, a Coffee & Catch Up takes place on Friday, August 7.
Newly-elected president, Adele Slater, said that despite the current online format, the group is looking forward to building on the successes of recent years.
She said: “This has always been a diverse and dynamic group which holds a series of varied events throughout the year to suit all interests. That will continue as we move into the online format through an events programme which will continue to provide businesswomen with opportunities to network and engage with each other.
“Six new committee members have joined the team this year, bringing with them a range of specialist skills which will strengthen the Women Connect offering.
“In recognition of the challenging times many businesses have gone through in recent months, renewing members will receive three months of free membership. Furloughed or unemployed businesswomen who join will also receive three months free membership.
“Proceeds from our online events go to Women Connect’s designated charity Friends of the Neonatal Unit.”
