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Following on from the success and momentum of the 2015 Influential Women in Business Awards, Women in Business & Regional Development are excited to announce that we will be offering a once off early bird membership for 2016. New and returning members can sign up now and receive 16 months membership for the price of 12 months! This once off early bird offer is available from the 1^st of September 2015 and goes through to the 31^st of December 2016. Terms & Conditions Apply.

2016 Membership Categories:

WiBRD offers individual and Corporate membership. Cost of individual membership is $ 85.00 (inc GST). Corporate membership offers full membership for up to three (3) employees of the Corporate member and the fee is $200.00 (Inc GST).

Membership fees can be paid via Credit card through sticky tickets alternatively email executive@wibrd.org.au and we will send you an invoice.

What is the purpose of WiBRD?

WiBRD is a network to support like-minded women to get together in a supportive environment. Our purpose is to provide relationships to enhance business, develop friendships and strategic alliances and to be an identifiable and respected source of community and regional perspectives, sought by policy makers and drivers.

WiBRD guiding principles:

Inclusion – provide a network that is supportive, accessible, flexible, and relevant to members.

Collaboration – work in collaboration with organisations whose charter has commonality and/or who provide opportunities for WiBRD members.

Innovation – provide access, network links and opportunities for members to enable innovation.

Professionalism – activities of WiBRD to be conducted in a professional manner. WiBRD aims to provide a quality program delivered in a professional manner. Expectation that members will conduct themselves with integrity.

Growth – to expand and develop all network memberships to enhance the potential of all members to grow their businesses and networks. To build on the past and seek ongoing successful rural and regional communities.

How is WiBRD funded?

WiBRD is currently funded by membership fees and sponsorship. In the future funding will be sought from external providers (Grants etc) to maintain and expand its operations. Currently WiBRD is operated by a voluntary Board and an Executive Officer on part time service contract.

WiBRD Membership Benefits

• Be part of networking group with significant influence in the region.
• Personal development opportunities & Business Support
• Access to Network events & free training events .
• WiBRD Membership discounts for events .
  • Free Training seminars- minimum 4 per year.
  • Free ticket to the WIBRD Christmas function
• Access to Network events & free training events
• WiBRD infrastructure and support – Incorporated Body with insurance. (Network meeting groups have the benefit that all corporate governance and BAS,Audits etc are taken care of by the Board)
• Networking ability across the Green Triangle.
• Where possible members and their businesses are promoted on the WIBRD website, Facebook etc.
• Be part of networking group with significant influence in the region.