CWB - Chamber of Women in Business

Women succeeding in business

ACT Chamber of Women in Business

The Chamber of Women in Business is a not for profit incorporated association supporting women in business in the Canberra region. Here you can learn about our role, vision, mission and management committee.

Formed in 1992, the Chamber of Women in Business is an organisation formed to provide support and development opportunities for businesswomen in the Canberra region. Developing business skills such as financial management, business management, marketing and technology in an environment tailored to the needs of women, the Chamber fosters the confidence to establish and grow successful businesses.

Our Members 
... run their own businesses
 ... are part of small firms and partnerships
 ... belong to professional organisations
 ... are employed by larger corporations and the government.

Our Vision
To be recognised as an effective organisation making a difference to the success of businesswomen in the ACT and region.

Our Mission
To be a voice, provide business development opportunities and act as a business information channel for ACT and region businesswomen.

Our Committee
All the positions are voluntary and without the work of the committee, the Chamber would not function.  Thank you to all of our Committee Members, past and presesnt, for their hard work and valuable contribution.

If you would like to gain some valuable management skills by being a member of the committee, please contact us.

Committee Members
Laurie McDonald, President
Dianne Nockels, Vice-President
(Vacant), Treasurer
Meredith Wright, Secretary
Penny Ponder
Claire Connelly
Debra Beerworth
Pria Jeevanthan

Julie Morris, Public Officer

Purple Tick Sub-Committee Members
Barbara Baikie
Judy Croston
Carolyn Queale

Overview

Formed in 1992, the Chamber of Women in Business is an organisation formed to provide support and development opportunities for businesswomen in the Canberra region. Developing business skills such as financial management, business management, marketing and technology in an environment tailored to the needs of women, the Chamber fosters the confidence to establish and grow successful businesses.

Our Vision

To be recognised as an effective organisation making a difference to the success of businesswomen in the ACT and region.

Mission

To be a voice, provide business development opportunities and act as a business information channel for ACT and region businesswomen.

Members

CWB members:

  • run their own businesses;
  • are part of small firms and partnerships;
  • belong to professional organisations;
  • are employed by larger corporations and the government.