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“a potential client has recently found my contact details via the FBWN website - so thanks to the site! ”

Sarah W.
FBWN member

‘I was delighted to find a networking group for local business women who meet regularly, chat and share business ideas. I came away from my first FBWN meeting inspired and motivated and very pleased to have become a member of this innovative group of working women. The lunch was excellent too!’

Elizabeth Walsh
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"The meetings of FBWN are friendly, relaxed and professionally run. I look forward to meeting up with like minded women on a regular basis; being a member of FBWN has helped my business to grow."

Cecile H.
FBWN member

Welcome to the
Forest of Dean Business Women's Network

The Forest of Dean Business Women’s Network is a network of both fledgling and established companies within and around the Forest of Dean. Set up to provide support and a point of contact, our aim is to promote the professionalism of local women and increase the stature of women in business in the Forest of Dean

We meet once a month for a morning meeting. This provides a framework for sharing experiences, meeting friends and colleagues, and of course the potential for meeting new clients and forging strong business links. Each member is invited to give a short introduction on the products and services their company provides thus providing a platform for promoting their business. We welcome guests who wish to come along and see if they feel that the Forest of Dean Business Women’s Association would be of benefit to them.

If you would like additional information or advice please contact our Association Secretary, Teresa Owen by email or by phoning 01594 541899 .

Our Meetings

the Belfry Littledean

Our meetings are usually held at The Speech House Hotel, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EL . Please visit their website for directions and further information.

Booking for our meetings is essential. Please contact Teresa Owen to secure your place:-

Telephone: 01594 541899
Mobile: 07877 825483
Email: owen.teresa@btinternet.com

FODBWA ladies
Members of the Forest Business Women's Network.
Photograph courtesy of Alison Ball, Lemon Photographic

FBWN meetings for 2012

19th January
16th February
15th March
19th April
17th May
21st June
19th July
16th August
20th September
18th October
15th November
13th December

FBWN Annual Awards REMINDER

A reminder re the FBWN Annual Awards which take place on the evening of 8th February 2012 at The Littledean Hotel, Littledean and the awards categories are:-

Business of The Year
FBWN Member of the Year
Innovative Business Award
Rising Star
Inspiring Business Women
Ecological/Organic of the Year
Community Spirit.

We'll be asking for your nominations for the above awards at the meeting, so get your thinking caps on!! Who will you nominate?

click here TO DOWNLOAD YOUR NOMINATION FORM

Our Next Meeting :

January Meeting :-

Date:Thursday,19th January 2012
Time: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm
Venue:The Speech House Hotel, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EL
Cost: FREE

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Emma Jenkins, SPP Pumps

Happy New Year to all our members and guests. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous 2012.

We start off the new year with a meeting on the 19th January 2012 in The Pavillion, The Speech House, Coleford from 9.00-11.00 am. Our speaker will be Emma Jackson (pictured above) of SPP Pumps Limited in Coleford. Emma is the Operations Manager for the company and runs their manufacturing and testing facility. She started life as a buyer and has been fortunate to travel around the world on business, sourcing specialist engineering components for projects in the Oil and Gas, Building, Municipal and Fire protection sectors. Born in the Forest of Dean, Emma understands and appreciates that cultural and ethical differences that influence how people view their business is not just of a local consideration. Emma will share and explore the differences in business culture when trading on a global platform when you least expect it, plus a few amusing stories about her travels abroad.

Plus, we'll also be introducing a new slot called "Fly Your Flag", which will be an opportunity for one member business to have 10 minutes to talk indepth about their business. This month, the first speaker to fly their flag will be the first member to respond to this invitation. Subsequent month's speakers will be chosen via a business card draw. So, if you want the opportunity to speak this month, REPLY NOW.

Teresa Owen
FBWN SECRETARY

If you wish to exhibit on the Show Case table you will need to book in with Sarah Widdett - this is a member priviledge only.

T: 01600 860967,
M: 07918 672121,
Email sarahwhiddett@hotmail.co.uk

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Welcome to the Forest of Dean Business Women's Network

Our Meetings

FBWN meetings for 2012

FBWN Annual Awards REMINDER

Welcome to the
Forest of Dean Business Women's Network