Meetings
12-1:15 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month
NEW MEETING LOCATION
Thrive Business Group, 1325 Lincoln Street, in Bellingham
Please RSVP to director@whatcomwomensnetwork.com if you would like to attend.
Purpose
The purpose of Whatcom Women’s Network is to advance the business and personal success of local professional women through bimonthly meetings that combine a social atmosphere with networking, business promotion, and quality member-to-member referrals. We strive to serve our community by growing local businesses, supporting local charities, and fostering a network of relationships one person at a time.
WWN Officers
Officers agree to a six-month term of office. New terms begin January 1 and July 1.
Speakers' Schedule
Please remember that we are scheduled in alphabetical order by last name and it is the speaker’s responsibility to be prepared to speak as scheduled. If you must be absent, it is your responsibility to switch with another speaker. If you are not able to switch, your next opportunity to speak will be in our next rotation or when there is a chance to substitute with someone else. Please inform the director or secretary of any substitutions or absences. Special guest speakers may be invited and our schedule altered with group approval in advance.
SPEAKER SCHEDULE
winter/Spring 2024
January 25 - Judy Paulson,
Paulson Financial Group
February 8 - Mastermind session
February 22 - Michelle Ihlan, Namaste Coaching & Wellness
March 14 - Chris Hansen, Mary Kay
March 28 - Julie Carpenter, Julie Carpenter Real Estate, Inc.
April 11 - Shelli Jones, Manifest-Marketing
April 25 - Lisa Kennedy, Movement Mortgage
May 9 - Open for guest speaker or new member
May 23 - Crystal King, NW Technology
Meeting Agenda
The agenda provides time for each member and guest to introduce themselves and their business. Time is set aside for announcements and discussion of business referrals. A longer 10-minute presentation is set aside for our featured speaker.
Introduction (2 minutes per person):
Each member may provide an Industry Update in addition to any new and exciting information regarding her business.
Featured Speaker (10 minutes):
The Featured member gives a presentation on a business related topic. This item is designed to educate members on the various day-to-day operations, updates and developments in the member’s industry. These presentations will provide the group with the necessary information to develop good business referrals.
Business-2-Business (1 minute each):
Members provide business referrals to other members along with thanks for business referrals they received from within the group.
Talk of the Town (10 minutes total):
Members share local business news and events that may affect our community. Members may also offer general “tips” for increasing business success.
Recap (30 seconds per person):
Each member to recap her business and summarize the “ideal” referral.