Devon Women in Business

West Country Women Awards 2024 - Breakfast Launch
2024-04-18 08:30 - 10:00 (Europe/London) | Devon
A morning of celebration and empowerment to kickstart the West Country Women Awards 2024 with a delicious breakfast!
Book your free tickets here.

DWIB Simply Networking
2024-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Mercure Hotel, 22-25 Esplanade Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BQ, United Kingdom
DWIB Simply Networking
DWIB Simply Networking is a new style event for 2024 where the emphasis is simply networking. No lunch, brunch or dinner to pay for; it’s simply networking! Although we’ll keep you going with teas and coffees, of course.
As ever it’s a women-only event with a friendly and informal vibe.
Our first Simply Networking event will be held at the Mercure Hotel in Paignton. More dates to come across the county if the demand is there!
About the venue
The Mercure Paignton is a modern seafront hotel overlooking the English Riviera and Paignton Green. The town centre is on our doorstep. Torquay is 4 minutes by train from this Torbay hotel. Seaview rooms are finished to a high standard with spectacular views of the coast, perfect for relaxing family or romantic holidays in Devon. The hotel is conveniently close to beaches and the South West Coastal Path, while Paignton Zoo, Pier and UNESCO Global Geopark are nearby for memorable days out to suit all ages.
Interior design is inspired by the 19th-century seafront houses and UNESCO Global Geopark that shape Paignton’s history. Subtle touches nod to the glamour of the English Riviera, with natural shades bringing a botanical tone throughout the hotel. Guests can find state-of-the-art equipment in our fully-equipped gym. For a slower pace, head to our modern international restaurant for a relaxing meal; in the bar, our sun terrace is a perfect place to enjoy a drink overlooking the seafront and beach.
Mercure Paignton The Park hotel, enviably positioned on the English Riviera and Paignton seafront. Easily accessed by road or train, the hotel is the perfect position for exploring the Devon coast and countryside.
Your Hosts
Maureen Townsend from Astrality Business Services and Louise Jenner, The Dream Job Coach will be your hosts on the day. Please contact us with any queries you may have.
Timings

10.00 – 10.30 am – Welcome & Intros
10.30 – 11.20 am – Simply Networking – Your chance to find out what other members do for a living and to share information about your business too!
11.20 – 11.30 am – Close

Tickets
£2.00 from every ticket will be donated to a charity chosen by the Mercure Paignton. Chosen charity is The Seal Project.
Please scroll down to book your tickets. Members’ discounts apply.

DWIB Online Networking Event
2024-04-11 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-03-14 09:30 - 11:00 | On Zoom, Devon, United Kingdom
DWIB Online Networking
Join us for our free, online, monthly networking event. It’s a chance to take time out to meet and chat with other members of Devon Women in Business. We’re friendly and informal and looking forward to meeting you and learning more about your business.
For details of our speakers, please visit our events pages on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Your hosts: Louise Jenner, The Dream Job Coach and Maureen Frost from Astrality Business Services.
Book Here
Bronze members who have attended 3 free events in a calendar year can attend for £10 per session on a pay-as-you-go basis by emailing devonwomeninbusiness@gmail.com

Devon Women in Business Networking Lunch (March)
2024-03-28 12:30 - 14:30 | Dartmoor Halfway Inn, Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6JW, United Kingdom
Devon Women In Business March Networking Lunch
The March Devon Women in Business Networking Lunch is at the Dartmoor Halfway Inn near Newton Abbot. It’s one of our favourite venues as it’s easy to find and has plenty of free parking. Also, the food is delicious and the team are really friendly and helpful. What more could you ask for?
This is women-only networking with a relaxed vibe. Our focus is on the conversations which can often lead to collaborations and other business opportunities.
Menu TBC
Delicious 2-course menu plus tea and coffee to finish. The menu details are being finalised but will look something like this!
Salad/Ploughman’s
Small fish n Chips
Sausage & Mash

Followed by:
Cheesecake
Brownie
Fruit Salad

Hosts
Group leaders, Louise Jenner and Maureen Frost will be hosting the September networking lunch.
Timings
12.30-2.30 pm
Price
£35 per person. (Silver, Gold and Platinum Members’ Discounts apply.)

International Women's Day - Mercure
2024-03-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Mercure Hotel, 22-25 Esplanade Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BQ, United Kingdom
International Women’s Day at Mercure
Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Mercure Paignton.
Enjoy a glass of fizz, nibbles, live music and speeches from inspiring women including Maureen Townsend from Devon Women in Business!
To attend this free event, please email: emily.hardy@accor.com

International Women's Day
2024-03-08 | Devon
This year, Maureen will be representing DWIB at an International Women’s Day event in Torbay while Louise will be at the Women’s Business Breakfast at Lympstone Manor near Exmouth.

Bank of England Round Table Event
2024-02-14 10:30 - 13:00 | Mount Kelly, Parkwood Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0HZ, United Kingdom
Bank of England Round Table Event
Female business owners in Devon are invited to attend a Round Table event with the Bank of England to discuss the effects of UK monetary policy on female-led businesses and share experiences of business conditions locally.
We will begin with relaxed networking and a light brunch in the beautiful library at Mount Kelly College. (Please note that access to the Library is via a stone staircase.)
Once seated at the stunning round table, a representative of the Bank of England will deliver a short presentation on the latest Monetary Policy before listening to attendees share their experiences.
Timings
10:30 am: Informal Networking
11.00 am: Brunch is served (catering by Mount Kelly)
11:30: Presentation by a representative of the Bank of England

Headlines from the latest forecast

11:45 pm: Round Table Discussion

The labour market – is it any easier or harder to hire good people and what sort of pay pressures are there this year?
Costs and Prices – are there areas where inflation is still being felt or expected, and what this means for margins?
Demand – are businesses seeing any changes in demand as cost of living continues and whether high interest rates are a factor?

1:00 pm: End

About the Bank of England
The Bank of England was founded as a private bank in 1694 to act as banker to the Government. Today we are the UK’s central bank.
Monetary policy is action that a country’s central bank or government can take to influence how much money is in the economy and how much it costs to borrow.
As the UK’s central bank, we use two main monetary policy tools. First, we set the interest rate that we charge banks to borrow money from us – this is Bank Rate. Second, we can buy bonds to lower the interest rates on savings and loans through quantitative easing (QE).

About Mount Kelly

The Head Master’s Address by Mr Guy Ayling, MA – Head Master and Principal of the Foundation
“Mount Kelly, set on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, combines academic excellence, an outstanding range of opportunities beyond the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.
The Mount Kelly education stands apart in the values and attitudes of its young men and women. Compassion, tolerance, kindness, integrity, generosity of spirit and a commitment to service underpin a determined dedication to academic excellence.

Mount Kelleians are nurtured by a sensitive rigour in which they are expected to take the risk of being more than what they may think they are, to pick themselves up, and others too, when things do not go their way and in so doing to learn the true nature, joy and responsibility of success.
Preparing our pupils to take their places in a challenging and rapidly evolving world with confidence and courage and gifting them the skills, in the words of John Donne, to be ‘involved in Mankind’, is our duty and should be that of all places of learning. I hope our website gives you a glimpse of what Mount Kelly has to offer – but it can only be a foretaste.
We would be delighted to arrange a visit so that you can see the way we work, and experience the atmosphere and spirit of Mount Kelly for yourself.”
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About Devon Women in Business

Devon Women In Business (DWIB) is a membership network for women working across the county of Devon. We aim to provide support and celebrate their achievements through women-only networking events, workshops and the annual DWIB Awards.
Louise Jenner, The Dream Job Coach and Maureen Townsend from Astrality Business Services lead the group and together they plan to grow the organisation as a one-stop shop for all Devon Women in Business. There is a DWIB membership/sponsorship for all budgets so there is an opportunity for everyone to get involved. Follow #DWIB on social media.
