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, 2024-02-08 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-01-11 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.

DWIB Evening Networking at Indi-Yang
2024-01-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Indi-Yang, 98, Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HZ, United Kingdom
DWIB Evening Networking at Indi-Yang in Torquay – New for 2024!
Join us for our first evening networking event at Indi-Yang in Torquay. It might be cold and dark outside at the end of January but there’s sure to be a warm welcome as we step inside one of the leading pan-Asian restaurants in Devon.
This is a women-only networking event. (Servers may be may be of any gender.)
Set Menu
To Start: A variety of mixed starters, including Gyozas, Spring Rolls, Thai Chicken and Poppadoms.
Mains: An array of curries: Chicken Malay-Yang, Lamb North Indian, Chicken Masala and Vegetable Dansak.
Sides: Pilau Rice and various Naan Breads.
Seating
Seating will be upstairs and drinks can be ordered via your server or directly from the bar.
Your Hosts
Maureen Townsend and Louise Jenner will be your hosts for the evening.
About Indi-Yang
Indi-Yang stands at the forefront of precision cooking, and it’s all thanks to Rehan’s pioneering spirit. We are proud to be the home of the first digital tandoori oven, setting new standards in the world of culinary precision. Chefs and restaurant owners from across the UK and beyond flock to Indi-Yang to learn and implement these cutting-edge techniques in their Asian hospitality businesses. Rehan’s dedication to advancing the art of cooking has created a hub for culinary exploration and innovation. At Indi-Yang, we combine tradition with technology, and every dish we serve tells a story of passion, expertise, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Join us on this gastronomic adventure, where each bite is a brand new taste memory waiting to be savoured. Indi-Yang – Where Tradition Meets Innovation, and Every Dish is a Masterpiece.
Tickets
Members’ discounts apply. For more information on becoming a member please visit our Membership Comparison page.
Non-members (Guests) are welcome to attend this event. (Please select the Standard Ticket option.)

DWIB Workshop - Create Your Dream Business Vision Board
2024-01-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Winslade Manor, Winslade Park Avenue, Manor Drive, Clyst St Mary,, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1FY, United Kingdom
Create Your Dream Business Vision Board
NEW DATE: 18th January 2024 (This event was rescheduled due to circumstances beyond our control.)
Create Your Dream Business Vision Board at this workshop for Devon Women in Business by Louise Jenner, The Dream Job Coach.
Creating a vision board with Louise is a fun and inspiring approach to business planning. The nature of the exercise may mean that you think about your business goals in a different way and focus on what’s really important to you.
All materials will be provided but you are encouraged to bring old magazines and newspapers from your home or office to add to the resources available to you on the day. There will be no googling as this will be a tech-free zone!
Sceptical about Vision Boards?
Louise says: “When I was first asked to create a vision board in this way I was sceptical, to say the least! I felt like I was being asked to do some kind of Blue Peter exercise but what I found was this. The practical, tech-free approach meant that I used parts of my mind that hadn’t been exercised for many years and I became more creative than I thought possible. A Dream Business Vision Board is now an essential part of my business planning every year.”
Louise will guide you through your visioning process and encourage you to make a vision board for your dream business that will inspire you throughout the months to come.

10 Reasons to Create a Vision Board

Creating a vision board can be a powerful tool for manifesting your goals and dreams. Here are ten reasons why you might consider making one:

Provides clarity: A vision board can help you clarify what you truly want in life and what you need to focus on to achieve it.
Helps you stay motivated: By keeping your goals and dreams in front of you, you are more likely to stay motivated and take action towards achieving them.
Increases positivity: Focusing on what you want to achieve can help shift your mindset towards a more positive outlook on life.
Encourages creativity: Creating a vision board is a creative process that can help you tap into your imagination and come up with new ideas.
Helps with decision-making: When you have a clear vision of what you want, it can be easier to make decisions that align with your goals.
Boosts confidence: Seeing your goals and dreams on a vision board can help boost your confidence and belief in yourself.
Promotes mindfulness: Taking the time to create a vision board requires you to be present and mindful, which can have a positive impact on your overall well-being.
Provides a visual reminder: By having a visual reminder of your goals and dreams, you are more likely to stay on track and focused on what you want to achieve.
Encourages goal-setting: Creating a vision board can help you set specific, measurable goals that you can work towards.
Fosters a sense of purpose: Having a clear vision of what you want in life can help you feel more purposeful and fulfilled.

Workshop Structure
10 am: Welcome Networking with Tea and Coffee.
10:30 am: Introduction to Vision Boards by Louise Jenner.
10:30-11:45 pm: Practical Session – create your vision board!
11:45 pm: Sharing your Vision – group discussion.
12:30 pm: Finish. Take your Vision Board home and display it in a prominent position to inspire you each day.
About Louise Jenner
Louise Jenner is known as The Dream Job Coach. She has been a self-employed career and business coach since 2013 and works with clients to move them from frustration to fulfilment in their professional lives.
Based near Newton Abbot, she usually (but not always) works online via Zoom.
Louise had a long career in hospitality and retail management before making her career-change. Louise is also the co-leader of the Devon Women in Business Network and runs the coworking group, Laptop Friday in Bovey Tracey.
