Oceanside Women’s Business Network

Our network was founded in 1992, the goal was to create a positive environment where women could mentor, empower, & support each other in both their business & personal endeavours!

The intent was by building relationships, making connections, supporting & learning & sharing with each that we could then promote & network together. That first monthly meeting, 65 women attended. The Parksville Qualicum Beach Women’s Business Network was in full swing!

Throughout the years, the network has continued to grow & evolve! In 1999, we became a not for profit society & our official constitution & bylaws were created, followed by a name change to more accurately reflect the geographical reach of our Membership. It was then, Oceanside Women’s Business Network was born.

Today OWBN continues to thrive, This year we are celebrating 30 years and we know for a fact that we are stronger together! We are proud that many of our founding members are still Active members today & we continue to be a member driven society!

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming events!

Feb 21 2023
Time: 5:30PM
Location: Quality Foods Parksville, Upstairs Lounge in the Library Room

February is heart month and the time when we share ours with our community

February is always heart month for OWBN and this year we are doubling the sentiment.

First, this is when we show our solidarity with women in our community who have been forced to leave their homes. Second, we are going to make the evening all about you, your business or profession and what’s important to you. This evening will be all about getting to know each other and our professional & personal endeavours.

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OWBN Members holding cheque for for Haven House

Become a Member

Are you looking to build lasting relationships & connect with like-minded women? To learn from & share your knowledge?

Our diverse group of women each have varied reasons for joining OWBN, we strive to empower each other to be the best we can be both personally & professionally.

Be a part of something meaningful in your own community.

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Events

We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month between September & June!

We encourage our members to get involved & contribute to our meetings with our available programs, with the intent of a tangible takeaway each month!

Promote – Learn – Share

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Attend as a Guest

Guests are always welcome, in fact we encourage it!

You are invited to attend two events as our guest while you make the decision to join Oceanside Women’s Business Network.

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Charity of Choice

Haven House is OWBN’s Charity of Choice.

At each of our monthly events, we sell 50/50 tickets to our members in an effort to fundraise for Haven House. These proceeds collected will be donated directly to Haven House during the month of February, as this is the month when we also fundraise for our OWBN Purses for Haven annual event.

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