PEIBWA is a non-profit organization that represents business women across the province. Our mandate is to empower and inspire women to succeed in their business endeavours by providing support, education and opportunities to connect with other women in business. 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 business counselling – when you need it and where you need it - will be critical to your success. PEIBWA will help facilitate your journey through the steps of starting or growing your business. We offer a variety of programs and services. To become a member, join us now! Business Counselling   Joan Fleming PEI     PEI Business Women's Association staff provides one-on-one business counseling to new and existing women business owners across PEI. We can act as a sounding board, or an ear to bounce around ideas to increase your businesses competitiveness or productivity. Also, should you be a woman owned business interested in growth opportunities through Supplier Diversity, we would be happy to discuss this opportunity with you. Should you wish to set up a business counselling session, please contact Joan Fleming (joan@peibwa.org 892-6040) or Elizabeth Noonan (elizabeth@peibwa.org 436-0386). We would we happy to discuss your business confidentially.   Business Skills Training   Debbie Brady owner Graphically Speaking   MORE PHOTOS »     PEI Business Women's Association offers a number of business skills training opportunities each month including our popular Lunch and Learn series held in locations across the PEI and workshops offered in partnership with ProfitLearn PEI. Typically, a Lunch and Learn runs from 12:00pm - 1:30pm with the member having 50 minutes to present a business skill based on their field of expertise. The fee for a Lunch and Learn session is 17.75 and includes all taxes and gratuity. We encourage members to join us for the business skills training. Any member interested in volunteering to present a business skill to fellow members should contact Joan Fleming at 892-6040 or e-mail joan@peibwa.org   Networking Opportunities Business connections are an important part of growing your business, that's why PEI Business Women’s Association places a high value on networking opportunities. Attending our monthly business mixers is a great way to meet others in a safe and comfortable networking environment and build relationships that can blossom into opportunities. Members of our Membership Committee are present at our monthly mixers and can be easily identified by the green ribbons attached to their name tags. These committee members will be available to assist new and existing members interested in meeting new people by providing a friendly face to guide you around the group and initiate introductions. New members and existing members who are looking for support and assistance in meeting new people are invited to pick up a purple ribbon at registration. Members interested in hosting a monthly networking mixer should contact Joan Fleming at 892-6040. Visit our events page, for a schedule of business mixers and other events.   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.   On Line Web Profile Each member has a dedicated on-line web profile allowing them to share information on their business and themselves. For a business without a website - this benefit is perfect for you. For members with a website, adding the link to your PEIBWA on line web profile should be a part of your search engine optimization strategy. Things to include - logo, pictures, links to facebook, twitter, linkedin, and a business descriptions of what makes you unique. Sharing this information can allow other members to get to know one another better and develop stronger relationships.