Join us on the 15th Floor of the QT Canberra for a French Affaire Christmas. Presented jointly by Alliance Francaise de Canberra and supported by My Vibe Network and Canberra Business Mums, we will be taking a trip of the imagination to Paris (because we can't go there IRL) with French themed canapes, French champagne tasting and some fun activities. Mingle with the can-can dancers from Bom Funk Dance Studio and have a chance at the lucky door prize from…

On Tuesday, 9 March, we will host an in-conversation event with Lifeline Canberra CEO Carrie Leeson. In conversation with CWB President Sheena Ireland, Carrie will discuss mental health support for others and ourselves. Join the discussion about the role we can all play to increase our own wellbeing, and, in turn, the wellbeing of our teams. This is an online event, the Zoom link will be emailed after you register. Your registration fee of $26 is the cost of a…

With our International Women’s Day events running for all of March, we’re closing out our 31 days of Women campaign with dinner at the female-owned Four Winds Vineyard. Join us and raise a glass celebrate women in business! For the evening of 31 March, Sarah Collingwood will open her winery and join us as we all come togertther to share stories and celebrate the achievements of local women. So you can enjoy the company – and a glass of Sarah’s…

On the first Tuesday of each month, we're visiting a female-run hospitality venue for a networking event that will help you start the month strong. Hear from our wonderful hospitality industry, and sample their delicious food and drinks while you meet and catch up with other members. We're kicking off the networking at the award-winning Daana restaurant on Tuesday, 4 May. Join us from 5.30pm to 7pm for a drink, some nibbles and a chat! Nibbles are provided and drinks can be purchased.…

On 10 June, we'll be joined by ACT Minister for Business and Art Tara Cheyne; Pipeline Talent CEO Rachelle Towart (our 2020 Indigenous Business Woman of the Year); vocalist, writer and disability advocate, Ruth O’Brien; artist Faith Kerehona (the artist who has brought some amazing vibrancy to her local community with a new mural at the Cook shops); and others across the art and business community to host a conversation on how art and business are a perfect partnership. At the gorgeous Kambri at ANU, we'll…

We’re doing things in reverse this month at CWB! Due to the busyness surrounding EOFY and the ever-changing environment around Covid-19, we’ve switched up our ‘Start the Month Strong’ networking event, making it an ‘End the Month Strong’ gathering instead. We have a fabulous evening of fun and creativity planned for interested members and non-members (noting we’re keeping a close eye on any developments in the COVID space). We’d love you to join us at ‘Paint Pinot’ in Braddon! We…

It’s widely publicised that, on average, women retire with almost half the superannuation of men. In addition, we hear stories regularly about women feeling ashamed about asking questions about finance, or feeling like it’s ‘taboo’ to talk money. At the same time, research has shown women often know more than think when it comes to money, but they can lack the confidence to back themselves. As we enter a new financial year, we think it’s time to open this discussion…