Bringing local women & local stories together

Connection is why weโ€™re here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.
โ€“ย Brene Brown

Community and Business Womenโ€™s Network

Community and Business Womenโ€™s Network (CBWN) was founded in 2018 with a straightforward purpose โ€“ to connect women on the Central Coast.

Though population in the area had significantly expanded in recent years, it was clear that opportunities for women to connect socially and professionally had not. CBWN is built upon the idea that bringing women together creates opportunities for growth, resilience and inspiration at business, community and personal levels. Through a mix of networking events, business showcases and professional development opportunities, CBWN has expanded rapidly to include close to 300 active members. It is open to all women who want to network, make friends, learn, share ideas and support local business.

If you are keen to connect with other Central Coast women in a relaxed and friendly setting, book a seat at our next event or join the CBWN Facebook group today!

Community and Business Womenโ€™s Network is a project of Iris Foundation.

Events Calendar

CBWN Events, Iris Foundation Events & Our Social Cause Because We Care Boutique Calendar 2024

CBWN September Luncheon

Women’s Health Week 2024

 

Friday 6 September 2024
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Ettalong Diggers
The Esplanade
Ettalong Beach NSW

Member – $50
Non Member – $60

 

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Bling It Up Gala Dinner

Because We Care Boutique 2024

 

Saturday 7 September 2024
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Ettalong Diggers
Ettalong Beach NSW 2257

Early Bird (until 7/8/24) Per Person – $99
Full Price (after 7/8/24) – $110
Dinner Table of 8 (until 7/8/24) – $760

 

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Small Business Month Expo

October 2024

 

Friday 4 October 2024
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Mingara Recreation Club
12-14 Mingara Drive
Tumbi Umbi NSW 2261

1 Adult – Free Registrationย 

 

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Fashion For A Cause Fundraiser

Hosted by Sea Gypsies

 

Sunday 20 October 2024
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Because We Care Boutique
Heather Ave
Glenning Valley NSW 2261

1 Adult – $25

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November Coffee Circle

Supporting Because We Care Boutique

 

Monday 4 November 2024
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

The Berkeley Centre
1/3 Heather Avenue
Glenning Valley 2261

1 Adult – $10

 

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Christmas Twilight Market

2024

 

Thursday, 14 November 2024
4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

The Berkeley Centre
1/3 Heather Avenue
Glenning Valley 2261

Over 30 exhibitors of local women in business showcasing their products/services/charities to our Coasties!

Come along & support local this Christmas.

Free Entry

 

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December Coffee Circle

Supporting Because We Care Boutique

 

Monday 2 December 2024
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

The Berkeley Centre
1/3 Heather Avenue
Glenning Valley 2261

1 Adult – $10

 

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CBWN December Luncheon

Combined Christmas Event 2024

 

Thursday 5 December 2024
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Event Cinemas Gold Class Lounge
Gavenlock Road
Tuggerah 2259

Member – $50
Non-member – $60

 

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Testimonials

“Itโ€™s such a warm positive environment. Everyone can come. Whetheryouโ€™rein business, a community organisation, starting your own business or a work from home mum, this is the place.”

Crystal Russom, Southern Crossย Austereoย 

“The fact that you may begin the meeting asย strangersย but you end up having a whole range of other friends. If you want to meet and engage with people who have a passion for their community, a passion for their vision, then you should come here.ย 

Fran Cummings, Kids Day Outย 

The best experienceย Iโ€™veย had being part of this group is probably the networking and connections that Iโ€™ve been able to build really quick from the get-go. Come along because thereโ€™s such a sense of support and connection and community that you just canโ€™t find anywhere else.ย 

Kristen Budd, General Manager, Southern Crossย Austereoย 

“Itโ€™sย grown to a massive supportive community.ย Iโ€™veย met so many different women and I canโ€™t believe the growth thatโ€™s happened. Weโ€™re all the same, weโ€™re all here for the same reasons and itโ€™s OK if you donโ€™t know anybody.ย 

Lindsey Clarke,ย Hotondoย Homes Toukleyย 

I do like toย socializeย and it does become harderย to get outย as you get busy in workย and family life. I was one of the firstย Sparkleย Events and that really got my business out there.ย 

Nathalieย Ainsworth, Ainsworth Accountingย 

Itโ€™sย inspiring. Every time you hear a storyย every week you take a little bit from it that makes it be OK to be you.

Kathryn Wilke,ย Xcllusiveย Business Salesย 

Member Benefits

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Personalised CBWN Namebadge

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Discounted CBWN Event Tickets

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Members Online Online Directory

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Social Media Promotion

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Members Only Zoom Meetings

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Members Only Facebook Group

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5 Promotion Spots Available Each Event

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After Hours Hosting Opportunities

For further enquiries please contact info@cbwn.org.au

IRIS FOUNDATION

CBWN is a project of Iris Foundation, a local mental health charity that has been working to foster hope, resilience and connections in the Central Coast community since 2006.

For more information, visit:ย www.irisfoundation.org.au

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Some of our fabulous members on our table at the Small Business Month Expo today; Sally Judy Renee & Mel. We are here until 7pm๐Ÿ’• ... See MoreSee Less

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Spring Ball Dance Fundraiser supporting Iris Foundation๐Ÿ’•Break out your dancing shoes as itโ€™s not long now until this exciting event supporting Iris Foundation! Grab your tickets via danceunity.com.au to join in on the fun! ... See MoreSee Less

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We booked our table for Melbourne Cup Day, looking forward to seeing you at Norah Head Sporties!

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Lots of CBWN members supporting Elsieโ€™s Retreat Project annual โ€˜A Touch of Orangeโ€™ fundraiser luncheon๐Ÿงก๐Ÿงก ... See MoreSee Less

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I really enjoyed today, the room looked amazing ๐Ÿคฉ and everyone wearing “a touch of orange” ๐Ÿงก looked fabulous. Such a worthy cause to get involved in ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’œ

How beautiful, what an amazing group you all are ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿค—

Wow the venue looked amazing ๐Ÿคฉ

Happy to attend for this special cause.

Thankyou ladies for joining us today. I love how we support each other's worthy projects for central coast residents

I am so sorry I missed it - and I had stocked up on so much orange clothing ๐Ÿ˜‰

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