Who We Are:

The Valley Women’s Business Network (VWBN) supports, educates and promotes women in the Annapolis Valley who are in business, who are professionals, or who aspire to start a business. We do this through the organization of networking meetings and events in the Annapolis Valley.

Our Mission

To be the go-to business resource for women who are entrepreneurs, professionals, or those aspiring to go into business.

Our Guiding Principles

• We support, educate and promote women in business
• We promote fair and ethical business practice
• We promote a healthy work-life balance
• We support one another as we pursue our personal business visions

What We Do:

Networking:

At our monthly meetings, our speakers offer insights related to your business and personal development. Meetings provide a forum for networking with other women in business, exchanging ideas, and promoting one another’s business.

Supporting our community:

Proceeds of our fundraising go towards:

• Bursaries for women in the business program at Nova Scotia Community College
• Support for businesswomen in developing countries through Kiva micro-lending
• Support for Valley women in business through seminars and networking meetings

Offering workplace education:

We offer a selection of professional 10-week training programs supported by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.