Women in the West - Scaling up within and from South Australia

Women's Networking Workshop ~ Empowering Local Businesswomen

This workshop is the concluding session of the Women in the West Elevate Workshop Series, aimed at boosting the confidence and visibility of women in the business sphere.

Access to capital remains a crucial hurdle for women-led small enterprises. This workshop is specifically designed to connect female entrepreneurs with investment opportunities and valuable networking sessions necessary for their business growth.

Participants will engage with established leaders in the business community, develop networking skills to forge significant relationships, and address challenges that prevent women from securing funding and investments.

The workshop serves as an excellent platform for mingling with influential stakeholders, gathering expert insights, and honing networking techniques in an encouraging and empowering atmosphere. Whether seeking funding or looking to expand, attendees will find resources tailored for their success.

Workshop Goals:

• Enhancing Access to Capital
  The session focuses on challenges unique to female entrepreneurs, facilitating connections with investors, funding, and other financial resources.
• Building Supportive Networks
  Through strategic networking, participants will learn from each other, fostering connections with investors and industry experts of all genders.
• Boosting Confidence and Skills
  With insight from experts, attendees will strengthen their capabilities as business leaders, paving the way for sustainable growth and investment readiness.

Participants are encouraged to attend and be inspired to take proactive steps and build valuable connections.

Guest Speaker

• Wendy Perry, Workforce Blueprint; Switch Start Scale
  Wendy Perry is recognized as a leader in Workforce Development and an educator in entrepreneurship and innovation. Her extensive background includes mentoring diverse clients, from startups to established leaders in various sectors, fostering growth and connections both locally and internationally.

Workshop Overview

The City of Charles Sturt appreciates the support from the South Australian Government’s Office for Small and Family Business for enabling this initiative.

This workshop is also an ideal occasion to connect with fellow local businesswomen. Networking opportunities will be available post-workshop.

Photography and videography will be captured during the workshop for promotional purposes across various platforms.

FAQs

Q. I have specific dietary requirements. How can I inform you?

A. We are glad to accommodate any dietary needs; please mention them in your registration form.

Q. What are the transportation options and parking details?

A. Various on-street parking options, both restricted and unrestricted, are available near the venue.