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November 11th, 2008
AGM & Wellbeing in the Workplace

AGM and Wellbeing in the Workplace - double bill with workshops and product demonstrations from Lovely & Healthy and Wellbeing in the Workplace.

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October 17th, 2008
Hot yoga event in central Birmingham. Free to members - guests welcome.

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October 16th, 2008
Double bill at House of Fraser Birmingham from BCR Global Textiles and House of Fraser.

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October 3rd, 2008
2008 Women of the Year Lunch

WIBA is delighted to invite you to the Vitalise Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards on Friday 3 October 2008 at the Metropole Hilton Hotel at the NEC.  The spectacular occasion is attended by up to 800 women from many different backgrounds. As well as an excellent lunch and the presentation of the Awards for Business and Achievement, guests will enjoy live music, a fashion show presented by Selfridges, dynamic and interesting speeches from Karren Brady (Birmingham FC) and Silla Maizey (British Airways) and a chance to do some early Christmas shopping from a range of luxury stalls.

Places are limited and the event is usually oversubscribed so we need to confirm our booking as early as possible.  Please send your cheque and booking slip to Teresa not later than Friday 5 September 2008.


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September 24th, 2008
Behind the Scenes at the BBC

Members only event - join us behind the scenes at BBC Mailbox.

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September 11th, 2008
"Why Partnership Pays" - John Lewis

A Welcome return from John Lewis, Solihull presenting "Why Partnership Pays" and "Making the Most of Yourself" with the latest corporate looks modelled and explained by Fiona Beddoes; personal fashion advisor, and Shani Ellis; PR & Marketing Manager explaining how the John Lewis Partnership was founded and what it's like today.

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August 12th, 2008
Summer barbecue at City Inn.

Join us for a summer evening of socialising and networking at City Inn. Male guests welcome.

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July 22nd, 2008
"Celebrate wiba's 18th birthday with us at Harvey Nichols, Mailbox, Birmingham. Enjoy makeovers, wine and refreshments, networking and an opportunity to celebrate.

Special offer for wiba members. Guests welcome but spaces are limited so please book early!

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June 24th, 2008
"Ignorance is no Excuse!"

Legal update event at City Inn - speakers from top city law firm update us on legal issues facing directors, updates on e-commerce, data protection and intellectual property.

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May 21st, 2008
The Credit Crunch

Have you heard the one about the credit crunch? Do you know how it will affect you? Do you believe it will only affect property owners or those with mortgages? Think again…..

Wiba is offering you the opportunity to hear three financial experts advise on the much talked about Credit Crunch and how it will affect everyone.

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April 15th, 2008
The Right First Impression - at City Inn

What sort of first impression do you make on others? Join us to learn how to improve our elevator pitch and make better impressions. An evening of speed networking is in store and an opportunity to practice your new skill on others. You are invited to bring along your cards and literature to the event to help with your networking and ensuring more people know about you and your business.
Jill Bowman from On Target Training will facilitate the session, a member of CIPD and independent trainer.

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March 13th, 2008
Join us to celebrate International Women's Week for an evening of theatre at Birmingham Rep.

A chance to see Ibsen's "Lady from the Sea" starring Claire Price, better known as DS Siobhan Clarke from tv's "Rebus", hear a brief talk from wiba member and Rep's Development Manager, Anya Sampson about the benefit of working with arts organisations, have a drink, canapes and network before the show. We'll meet the cast and tour the set after the performance. These evenings are a wonderful opportunity to relax, enjoy some culture and meet interesting people. 40 tickets only - first come, first served. Event open to men and women - members and guests.

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February 6th, 2008
Transforming Relationships in Business

Join us for an inspirational evening with Tim Kidson, a leader in interpersonal work who has developed a business development process enabling people to change what they do, how they think and how they behave.

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January 17th, 2008
Join wiba members and potential members at City Inn to learn more about wiba, our plans for 2008 and your opportunity to help shape our event calendar. Display table opportunities for existing wiba members at time of event.

Please contact Teresa for more details on this opportunity.

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December 4th, 2007
WIBA Christmas Party:


Join us at wiba's xmas party at Sanctum, part of 110 Colmore Row, Birmingham on Tuesday Dec 4th for a fun themed "wear red" xmas party with fundraising raffle in aid of Bham Childrens hospital.

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November 28th, 2007
10th Anniversary Centrepiece Exhibition

Join wiba members and friends at Symphony Hall on 28th nov for this preview of 10th anniversary jewellery exhibition from Centrepiece - a group of highly talented designers.

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November 20th, 2007
wiba AGM followed by speaker:


AGM (for members only) is at 6.00 p.m. onwards at City Inn. All members are entitled to vote, so if you're unable to attend the meeting please contact us to arrange for a proxy voting form.

Following the AGM a drinks reception will be available to all members and guests from 6.30 p.m. This will be followed by a guest presentation from 7.00 p.m. by Carolyn Dallaway, a motivational speaker and trainer, who will show members how to think and act marketing, aimed at helping every one to be the best ambassador for their business

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November 14th, 2007
Women's Enterprise Day
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wiba exhibiting at Birmingham Central library and committee member, Kirsty Davies opening the day's proceedings.

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October 16th, 2007
Health and Beauty evening:


Join us for our health and beauty evening with speakers from Biersdorf Nivea on "How to Put the Client at the Heart of Everything You Do", along with Mark Butterworth, licensed acupuncturist, who will enlighten us about the health benefits of acupuncture and how complementary medicine can help busy women in business.

A number of other health and beauty practitioners are also being invited to display their products and services as part of this event.

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October 5th, 2007
wiba - Out and About. Business Woman of the Year Awards and lunch:


Join wiba members and guests at this prestigious event at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, NEC with guest speaker Rosemary Conley.

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