PEIBWA is a non-profit organization that represents business women Island wide. Its mandate is to assist women in business to succeed by providing services and programs to meet their objectives. Whether you are launching a business in the heart of the city or expanding operations somewhere on a country road, your ability to access information, training and counselling – when you need it and where you need it - will be critical to your success. By offering you individual attention the PEIBWA will facilitate your journey through the steps of starting or growing your business. We offer a variety of programs and services to our members. To become a member, join us now! Programs & Services Business Counselling and Community Outreach Program PEIBWA staff provides one-on-one support to new and existing women-owned businesses across the province. We will provide women business owners with information, contacts and support services, serving a critical liaison and path-finding function.     Business Skills Training PEIBWA offers a number of business skills training opportunities each month including our popular Lunch and Learn series held in locations across the province; workshops offered in partnership with ProfitLearn PEI, and our Women in Business Symposium.     Membership Program PEIBWA’s membership program offers great value to individuals, businesses and organizations. Key benefits include online visibility, face-to-face networking events, marketing opportunities, and discounted event fees. To learn more about how you can become part of this community both online and in person, visit the join us section of our website.     Networking Opportunities     More Photos Each month, PEIBWA holds a face-to-face business mixer to provide our members with an opportunity to meet other members of the business community, particularly other women who have taken on the challenges of running a business. Visit our events page, for a schedule of business mixers and other events.     Past PEIBWA Events Red White and Blues 6 Red White & Blues was held on October 16, 2009 at the Top of the Park Restaurant, Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park. Many of our supporters came out for a night of red & white wine and some blues music performed by the Bourbon Street Blues Band. Red White & Blues is our annual fundraiser for the Association. Monies raised at this event is used to make our monthly events more educational and fun. Please look for information regarding our seventh annual fundraiser coming soon and join us for an evening of friendships, entertainment and prizes.     2009 Women in Business Symposium The PEI Business Women's Association hosted the 9th Women in Business Symposium - Inspire, Innovate, Ignite on May 12th in Charlottetown. The symposium opened May 12th with a keynote address by renowned speaker, Toni Newman of The Innovation Advantage entitled "Innovation as a Competitive Advantage." The symposium continued with plenary and breakout sessions throughout the day on May 12th at the Delta Hotel. Highlights of the day included a luncheon with keynote address presented by CBC Journalist Wendy Mesley; morning breakout sessions by Louis-Phillipe Gauthier (Social Media Marketing), and a French Language session with Jeanette Arsenault (What Does Success Look Like); an afternoon breakout session on Time Management led by Colette Robicheau, and an afternoon plenary session led by Pete Luckett entitled "The Gift of Change - Embracing Challenge." The evening continued with the first annual Women in Business Awards reception, in which three island business women were recognized for their outstanding achievements. The event attracted business women from across the Island and assisted in helping them connect with others to learn skills and gain insight into how they can grow their business. PEIBWA Board of Directors, Staff and Symposium Planning Committee members look forward to next year's event!