Island Business Networking Group Joins With

North England’s Largest Women’s Support Network

Douglas, ISLE OF MAN, 10 May 10 — Women in Business (WiB), an initiative of the Isle of Man Business & Innovation Centre (IoM BIC) is to become Forward Ladies Isle of Man, part of North England’s largest women’s support network.

The deal follows several months of discussion, including a presentation to WiB members in January, and means members will enjoy improved services, more networking and professional development events and a broad range of other benefits.

“WiB has been a successful group from day one. But with more than 150 members, a calendar of popular events and considerable interest from potential sponsors and corporate members, the time is right to move to the next level,” explained Kate Lord, WiB steering committee member and IoM BiC manager. “Forward Ladies is the right fit for us in terms of our mission, framework and resources.”

There will be a special, final, meeting of WiB for members wishing to find out more on 13 May, Amber Lounge Bar,  18.00.  The event is being supported by Amber Lounge and Sleepwell Hotels and refreshments will be served.

Forward Ladies is one of the UK’s fastest-growing business networks with more than 10,000 members.  Isle of Man joins Forward Ladies groups across the UK including newly established ones in Manchester and Liverpool.

Forward Ladies mission is “to promote and celebrate the engagement and participation of women in economic success by enabling women to be more confident in life and business through knowledge, contacts, support and friendship.”

“We embrace women from all sectors and stages of professional life,” said Etta Cohen, founder, Forward Ladies. “We offer a community for women to learn, share and encourage one another in a supportive environment.  We welcome the women in business of the Isle of Man to our group.”

Membership benefits include:

• networking events
• partner events
• special offers and discounts
• online business directory listings
• online membership forum
• business missions to European and other destinations
• professional development opportunities
• peer support groups
• regular business surgeries
• mentoring
• general business advice
• more.

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