Women in Business (WiB), an initiative of the Isle of Man Business & Innovation Centre (IoM BIC) is to
become Forward Ladies Isle of Man, part of North England's largest women's support network.
The deal follows several months of discussion, including a presentation to
WiB members in January, and means members will enjoy improved services, more networking and professional development events and a broad range of other benefits.
"WiB has been a successful group from day one. But with more than 150
members, a calendar of popular events and considerable interest from
potential sponsors and corporate members, the time is right to move to the
next level," explained Kate Lord, WiB steering committee member and IoM BiC
manager. "Forward Ladies is the right fit for us in terms of our mission,
framework and resources."
There will be a special, final, meeting of WiB for members wishing to find
out more on 13 May, Amber Lounge Bar, 18.00. The event is being supported
by Amber Lounge and Sleepwell Hotels and refreshments will be served.
Forward Ladies is one of the UK's fastest-growing business networks with
more than 10,000 members. Isle of Man joins Forward Ladies groups across the UK including newly established ones in Manchester and Liverpool.
Forward Ladies mission is "to promote and celebrate the engagement and
participation of women in economic success by enabling women to be more
confident in life and business through knowledge, contacts, support and
friendship."
"We embrace women from all sectors and stages of professional life," said
Etta Cohen, founder, Forward Ladies. "We offer a community for women to
learn, share and encourage one another in a supportive environment. We
welcome the women in business of the Isle of Man to our group."
