The Vale Women's Business Network (VWBN) is a business networking forum in South Wales for the exchange of experiences and ideas between like-minded business women. Members bring a huge variety of skills; providing mutual help, support, encouragement and mentoring.

All business women who work, live, conduct business in or have a connection with the Vale of Glamorgan are encouraged to join and take advantage of this diverse network of contacts.

Unless otherwise stated, our monthly networking events take place from 6.30pm until 9pm on the third Wednesday of each month.

VWBN Spirit of Giving Award
The newly launched VWBN Spirit of Giving Award was announced by our patron Jane Hutt in March 2009. To view full details, download the award entry form here!

Network Patron
Our Network Patron is Jane Hutt, Assembly Member for the Vale of Glamorgan, who has supported us since our first annual Gala Dinner in 2002.

She said:
‘Innovation, flexibility, commitment and determination are the hallmarks of successful businesswomen. The Network for businesswomen plays a vital role in the economy and I believe it will make an important contribution to the European Year of Creativity. Their programme is relevant and attractive to business and support needs for 2009.’

The VWBN is delighted to be in regular contact with Jane and is grateful for her ongoing support

History
The VWBN was started by Praxis Training & Consultancy Limited as part of the Vale Women Business Owners Management Development Initiative (MDI), a project that was funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. The VWBN is now self-funded and operates entirely independently; with all membership fees and funds raised at events going towards room hire and running costs.

Administration
The VWBN is a voluntary network - so the organising and liaison is carried out by a voluntary committee of VBWN members, the 'Ideas Group', who give their time to cover every aspect of the administration. This ranges from arranging the events programme to recruiting members, organising publicity, helping to run monthly events and managing the website.

If you are a VWBN member and have some time to spare to get involved with the Ideas Group, or if you would like to be a featured speaker or a sponsor for an event, please contact us via members@vwbn.org.uk or speak to us on any meeting night!