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Monthly networking events are held from 6.30pm on the third Wednesday of each month, usually at Cottrell Park. They cost £2 for members and £5 for guests. Please see the list of events below.Events start with informal networking and refreshments from 6.30pm, usually followed by a guest speaker from 7. The evening concludes with impromptu introductions or mini presentations from 4-5 members, followed by further informal networking over a cup of coffee (or even a glass of wine).

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Networking
21 January 2004
Guest Speaker: Lorraine Lewis
Lorraine Lewis is a down to earth Feng Shui consultant. Her excellent approach will help you to get yourself and your business ready for the New Year ahead.
£5 members, £2 guests
 
Networking
18 February 2004
Guest Speaker: Sue McDonagh
An inspiring sight and sound event with Artist Sue McDonagh– listen to her story and at the same time see an artist with a growing international reputation work on one of her paintings.
£5 members, £2 guests
 
Networking
17 March 2004
Guest Speaker: Margaret Hewlett
We celebrate International Women’s Day with Margaret Hewlett of Penarth Travel Limited, Winner of the Welsh Woman of the Year Award, Small Business Owner Category, in 2003.
£5 members, £2 guests
 
Course
26 March 2004
Guest Speaker: Christine Atkinson and Marilia Angove, Polly Nelson
This day of training will give you some networking essentials for business survival and growth; and provide insider tips about how to use the internet as a networking forum to maximise your business exposure and increase your sales.
Completely Free
 
Networking
21 April 2004
Guest Speaker: Mary Roberts
This is not one to be missed: an irresistible chocolate-tasting experience to appeal to your taste buds with chocolate expert Mary Roberts, of Cocoa & Co.
£5 members, £2 guests
 
Networking
19 May 2004
Guest Speaker: Lis Burnett
With Lis Burnett from CriA and Dave Edwards, Business Links Development Officer, VCVS.
£2 members, £5 guests
 
Networking
16 June 2004
Guest Speaker: Marianne Pettifor
A return visit from our first ever guest speaker, Marianne Pettifor of Frogmore Consulting: specialist in Motivational Training and Development and holder of a National Training Award for Service and Sales.
£2 members £5 guests
 
Course
25 June 2004
Guest Speaker: Marianne Pettifor and Jeff Christopher
A valuable chance to learn about how to present yourself and your business for maximum impact; this course will also address getting your financial management ‘right’ to make the most of your profits.
Completely Free
 
Networking
21 July 2004
Guest Speaker: Marilia Angove
You need never think ‘I wish I’d said …’ again! Marilia Angove, Holistic Accelerated Training (HAT) will take you through proven methods that increase your personal and professional assertiveness.
£2 members, £5 guests
 
Exhibition
18 August 2004
Guest Speaker: N/A
Your chance to gain maximum exposure for your business and profile your company to many new contacts. VWBN members will be participating in the Vale Show – daytime event, no evening meeting.
 
Networking
15 September 2004
Guest Speaker: TBA
Take safety seriously – this networking event offers a useful take on risk assessment.
£2 members, £5 guests
 
Course
24 September 2004
Guest Speaker: TBA
This excellent course will show you the benefits of mentoring as a means to drive your business forward; and will offer invaluable advice about managing the ‘people’ dimension to aid your growth.
Completely Free
 
Networking
20 October 2004
Guest Speaker: TBA
A superb opportunity to gain insider knowledge of the media industry; and use it to gain effective and ongoing promotion for your business.
£2 members, £5 guests
 
Networking
17 November 2004
Guest Speaker: Anne Phillips
Your guide to healthy eating, combating stress and improving physical fitness for a healthy business.  With Anne Phillips, Vale of Glamorgan Health Promotion Service (NHS)
£2 members, £5 guests
 
Course
03 December 2004
Guest Speaker: TBA
An invaluable day of training. Learn about the most effective ways to negotiate customer, supplier and employee relationships and brush up on your legal obligations: contracts, employees, H&S.
Completely Free
 
Networking
15 December 2004
Guest Speaker: N/A
Christmas networking dinner.  Book your place now! Last year’s hugely successful event was at the Bear Hotel, Cowbridge and was attended by many businesswomen. Don’t miss out on this chance to have fun whilst increasing your business contacts and meeting friends old and new.
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