| Franchisee Rachel Gilbert |
“WIBN has been a tremendous support since starting my business. The format allows for plenty of discussion and facilitates strong bonds. It has been the best source of business referrals for me. I would throughly recommend joining the group.“ Rachel Gilbert"With a 25-year background working in women’s fashion retailing, the drive to run nimble, commercially strong businesses runs deep from a career in the High Street sector. Coupled with creating a supportive culture for others to flourish,
the opportunity now to be doing this for myself is definitely my career highlight. My GroupsBillericay & BasildonThis group has a wonderful mix of small and medium sized businesses covering a wide range of professions, with the strong desire to continue to grow and support each other. Easy to access, the group meets monthly and includes a broad range of new business start-ups and more established businesses. With so many trusteed experts bringing their experience to the group, the members thrive from learning and growing together. More detailsBrentwood - AM and PM MeetingsDue to significant demand from local business women from Brentwood and the surrounding areas the group launched in January 2023. This thriving, affluent Essex town over indexes in numbers of local women’s businesses, so join us to see what WIBN could do to support you and yours in our friendly, supportive group. More detailsLeigh-on-Sea - AM and PM MeetingsWith its eclectic seaside culture, Leigh on Sea is a great stage for café lifestyle. With so many creative and independent businesses, it oozes waterside charm. WIBN Leigh-on-Sea has been established for many years, fulfilling a preference for the way women love to network together. More detailsSouthendThe first South Essex WIBN group opened in 2007 – a real breath of fresh sea air for the many local businesses owned or run by women. Still going strong all these years later! Whether you are a seasoned networker or just taking your first steps in the world of networking, you’re sure to receive a warm welcome from our very friendly group of pro-active, local businesswomen. More detailsBishop's Stortford - AM and PM MeetingsOur original Women in Business Network Bishop's Stortford group was relaunched in November 2020 and never looked back. The group has gone from strength to strength, meeting in a fabulous co-working space. In fact, it was such a success, we opened a second! Members of the Bishop's Stortford groups pass a lot of business between one another. More detailsChelmsford - AM and PM MeetingsThe first WIBN group opened in Chelmsford in 2021 and was such a huge success, we opened a second! Being the county city of Essex, Chelmsford has an abundance of flourishing businesses and from day one the members have loved being part of a woman only networking group in the city. More detailsPenrith - AM and PM MeetingsLocated just off the M6 at the Rheged Centre, for easy access from wherever you are based in the county of Cumbria, our new group launched in September 23. More detailsMaldon & WithamThis group hosts a wonderful mix of small and medium sized businesses covering a wide range of professions, with the strong desire to continue to grow and support each other. More detailsGreat Dunmow & BraintreeWhether you are a seasoned networker or just taking your first steps in the world of networking, you’re sure to receive a warm welcome from our very friendly group of pro-active, local businesswomen. More detailsAmblesideLocated at the beautiful Kelsick Grammar School, our new group launched in June 2024. This group will be perfect for all South Lakes based business women. More details |