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Women's Business Network of Peterborough From September to June a diverse program of learning, sharing, and socializing is provided for members.

The Women's Business Network of Peterborough is a networking channel for women who wish to enhance and expand their business contacts and grow their businesses. Formed in 1961 as the Peterborough Chapter of the Canadian Advertising and Sales Association, the network has evolved into a dynamic and growing membership of women with diverse backgrounds and careers who meet to share their knowledge and

experience and promote their businesses. Network members are entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, administrators, writers, media representatives, computer specialists and health care providers to name a few. Guest speakers, trade shows, special events, and gala socials make the Women's Business Network of Peterborough the premier network for women in the Kawarthas and surrounding areas. Please feel free to join us as a guest to discover what this fantastic network has to offer. Our colour brochure is available for download (PDF); please click here.

You can BET that tonight the WBN was filled with WINNERS!!Our June Social Casino Night was a HIT!!
05/06/2025

You can BET that tonight the WBN was filled with WINNERS!!

Our June Social Casino Night was a HIT!!

Who would’ve thought visiting an e-bike business and learning about e-bikes could be so fun and “rewarding”? Yes. Reward...
21/05/2025

Who would’ve thought visiting an e-bike business and learning about e-bikes could be so fun and “rewarding”? Yes. Rewarding, especially on a gloomy rainy day.

Angie and the team from Green Street Peterborough welcomed us with beautiful presentation of food and gifted each of us beautiful plants cupped by different glasses from Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region while telling us about the business and what the benefits of riding e-bikes are.

The store front may not be the biggest for bikes, but the interior decoration is unique in its own way. We not only found a ceiling light made with bike wheels but a catcher made with bike wheels and it is called bike catcher according to Angie.

This interesting downtown e-like store gives you space to find that unique “piece” of your own, be it a piece of decor or the e-bike that you have always wanted to own one.

Visit them soon on 237 George St. to find that/those fun, economical, environment friendly and keeping you healthy “vehicle(s)” for the summer coming ahead.

Women's Business Network of Peterborough


photo credit: T-Elle Boutique by VSL

✨ Member Highlight ✨📌 Name: Kelli Grady📌 Position: Co-owner📌 Company: Grady’s Feet Essentials📌 Website: Gradys.ca📱 Socia...
13/05/2025

✨ Member Highlight ✨

📌 Name: Kelli Grady
📌 Position: Co-owner
📌 Company: Grady’s Feet Essentials
📌 Website: Gradys.ca

📱 Social Media:
Facebook: Grady's Feet Essentials Ltd.
Instagram:
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TikTok:
LinkedIn:

🔹 About Grady’s Feet Essentials
For over 40 years, Grady’s Feet Essentials has been helping people find comfortable footwear. They offer expert advice, a free 3D foot scan, and top-quality brands like Birkenstock and Blundstone. Since 2022, they have been operating in their own building at 231 King Street, offering a bright and welcoming space.

🔹 Years in Business
Grady’s Feet Essentials has been operating for 41 years (since 1984).

🔹 Why Kelli Joined WBN
Kelli joined the Women’s Business Network to connect with others and learn from their experiences. She appreciates the inspiring speakers and workshops that offer professional insight and personal growth, as well as the welcoming and supportive environment. She has been a member since 2020.

🔹 How to Connect with Kelli
📱 Social Media: Through her social media accounts listed above.

🔹 A Bit About Kelli
Kelli is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Peterborough and serves on their Board of Directors. Outside of work and Rotary, she enjoys traveling with her husband, Tony, reading (and running a book club since 2016), building Lego sets, and riding roller coasters. She holds an Honours BA and a Bachelor of Education from Trent University.

Well this has been a very busy week and we have more to celebrate!!Yesterday the Luminary Awards took place by the Peter...
09/05/2025

Well this has been a very busy week and we have more to celebrate!!

Yesterday the Luminary Awards took place by the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce and not only did we have many members who were Nominated, we have 3 Members who won there category!

Legacy Recipient - Jeannine Taylor - Kawartha Now Community

Trailblazer Recipient - Sheena Howard - Acceptance Nurse Psychotherapy

Emerging Entrepreneur - Tiffany Acari - The Tiffany Show

Congratulations to all the recipients and nominees, a very well deserved honour!

We are very excited to announce this year’s Member of Year Award goes to Rebecca O’Rourke from Kawartha Hypnosis! We mis...
09/05/2025

We are very excited to announce this year’s Member of Year Award goes to Rebecca O’Rourke from Kawartha Hypnosis! We missed you at the meeting but very happy Maureen was able to present this award to you!!

Congratulations 🥳

09/05/2025

😮 I am utterly speechless, profoundly humbled, and deeply filled with gratitude to be named the Women’s Business Network Member of the Year. To know that I was chosen by the votes of all members of this extraordinary community fills my heart with indescribable warmth and brings tears of joy to my eyes. From the deepest part of my soul, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for this incredible honor.

🙏 Seeing the name of my small, grassroots business, Kawartha Hypnosis, etched on a trophy alongside the legacies of so many trailblazing women who have paved the way for us to thrive in business is a moment I will carry with me forever.

I am especially honored by the presence of Maureen Tavener, a founding member of WBN and the visionary who created this prestigious award to recognize members who stand out each year. Having Maureen personally visit my clinic to deliver this beautiful trophy is an honor that words can scarcely capture. I am deeply touched by her kindness and generosity in making this special trip, and I feel a pang of regret for not being at the meeting to accept this award in front of my peers. In WBN’s 43-year history, I’ve learned I’m the first recipient to miss the meeting 😬 trust me to unintentionally break tradition and be the rebel! 🫢 I hope this post conveys the depth of my gratitude and serves as my heartfelt acceptance of this remarkable recognition.

This award is so much more than a celebration of my journey, it’s a testament to the strength, courage, and resilience of women everywhere who dare to dream big. To every woman who has ever felt uncertain, who has wondered if she has what it takes to build a business or chase her ambitions, let this moment be your reassurance: you absolutely can, and you will. Your unique gifts, your determination, and your willingness to take that first step are more than enough. You don’t need to have every answer or a perfect plan; you just need to keep moving forward, one brave step at a time. The road may be challenging, and self-doubt may creep in, but you are capable of creating something extraordinary. This award is dedicated to you, the women who weren’t sure they could do it but did it anyway. You are an inspiration, and I am so proud to stand alongside you as we lift each other up and prove that women do achieve greatness in business, in life, and in community. 🙌

🙏Thank you, Women’s Business Network, for this unforgettable moment and for being a beacon of support and empowerment. A special thank you again to Maureen Tavener for her legacy and for making this day so meaningful. Here’s to continuing to champion, inspire, and celebrate the incredible women of Peterborough and beyond.

Women's Business Network of Peterborough Maureen Tavener

Last night was our AGM and May meeting hosted by Holiday Inn Peterborough-Waterfront and sponsored by East City Flower S...
08/05/2025

Last night was our AGM and May meeting hosted by Holiday Inn Peterborough-Waterfront and sponsored by East City Flower Shop! So many wonderful vendor tables Jordan Lyall Photography Peterborough Golf and Country Club Rotary Club of Peterborough - Canada Green Street Peterborough Peterborough Business Hub

And thank you to our speaker Cora Whittington

Please share your pictures of the night in the comments below!

✨ Member Highlight ✨📌 Name: Shannon📌 Position: Sales and Marketing Manager📌 Company: Illumination Pros📌 Website: illumin...
06/05/2025

✨ Member Highlight ✨

📌 Name: Shannon
📌 Position: Sales and Marketing Manager
📌 Company: Illumination Pros
📌 Website: illuminationpros.ca

📱 Social Media:
Facebook: Illumination Pros
Instagram: illuminationpros

🔹 About Illumination Pros
Illumination Pros is an outdoor lighting company specializing in permanent holiday and landscape lighting, bringing brilliance to homes and outdoor spaces. While a newly established business of one year, the team brings 25 years of prior business ownership experience, providing a strong foundation for creativity and exceptional service. They are dedicated to creating stunning, personalized lighting solutions that enhance the beauty of every property.

🔹 Years in Business
Illumination Pros has been serving the community for 1 year.

🔹 Why Shannon Joined WBN
Shannon joined the Women’s Business Network to meet other inspiring women in business, exchange ideas, and foster meaningful connections. She has been a member for one year.

🔹 How to Connect with Shannon
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 905-809-3891

🔹 A Bit About Shannon
Shannon is the Sales and Marketing Manager at Illumination Pros, also contributing to lighting design and providing hands-on assistance. With a creative spirit, she takes pride in crafting unique solutions for each client’s needs and bringing their visions to light.

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