The Women in Business Group has built up a core of regular attendees at its events from a wide range of business and professional backgrounds - self-employed, financial, media, education, public relations, banking and leisure to name but a few.
All events are open to both male and female members of the Chamber and the group encourages women at any level of business to attend the events. Most events are attended by around 60 or 70 guests. A number of smaller events, such as visits to interesting places or buildings, also feature in the WiBG calendar.
Bookings for events are normally made through the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce. Forward programmes are issued each month and mailed to members. Bookings can also be made online.
We look forward to welcoming you. If it is your first time to one of our events, do drop a line to the WiBG President who will make sure you are warmly welcomed and introduced to others.
Previous events
Our 2005 and 2004 programmes illustrate the range of events organised by the WiBG. Please see Forthcoming Events for a list of all upcoming events scheduled at the Chamber.
2005 Events Programme
- 23 September 2005
Dr Carol Craig, Chief Executive of Centre for Confidence and Well Being - At this lunch, we will be joined by Dr Carol Craig, Chief Executive of Centre for Confidence and Well Being. Dr Craig will explain the reasons to some of the barriers of confidence and provide tips on how to be a more confident person which will in turn can make you more successful in your work/business.
- 15 June 2005
Annual Social Event - This annual WiBG social event took place at John Lewis Dept Store. The evening event provided tips on how to have a wardrobe that works for any occassion without the need of spending a fortune.
- 27 April 2005
Gordon Brown, Editor of Third World News - This luncheon event took place at the Living Room on 113 -115 George Street at 12 noon. Our guest speaker Gordon Brown, editor of Third World News gave an insight behind the scenes of the voluntary sector - How is legislation affecting coprorate giving? Why do business organisations get involved in charity - altruistic or merely trying to look good?
- 23 February 2005
Jill Bell, Anderson Strathern WS - This lunch was held at the Caledonian Hilton Hotel. At this event, Jill Bell of Anderson Strathern WS updated on the new 'harrasment' legislation and provided some useful advice on how employers can best tackle this potentially expensive form work place behaviour.
2004 Events Programme
- 24 February 2004
Anne Follin, Planning & Development Manager from Edinburgh Airport - 23 June 2004
Judith Meldrum from Scottish Radio Holdings and David McMurray from ICAS - 15 September 2004
Mary Contini of Valvona & Crolla, John McGregor of McGregor Chartered Surveyor and Gordon Reid of Edinburgh City Centre Management - 17 November 2004
David Cousland of Triodos Bank and Sara McLean of Corporate Social Responsibilities
