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WOWSA
Connecting Professional Women in Wellington and Saugeen Area
The Women of Wellington Saugeen Area began in September 2009 when women in the Town of Minto and Township of Wellington North came together to form a network that sought to support women in business. Since then, the group expanded to include the Township of Mapleton, Town of Hanover, Municipality of West Grey, Municipality of Brockton, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie and the Municipality of South Bruce. During the Pandemic, like many of you, we took the opportunity to look at our network and how best to support women in business moving forward.
In 2022 WOWSA became a program of Saugeen Connects. The mission of Saugeen Connects is to collaborate and positively impact area economic growth, support youth retention and development, support growth and retention of businesses; and integrate efforts to leverage immigrant attraction to the area as residents, workers, entrepreneurs, business owners, operators, and investors. One of the key pillars of Saugeen Connects is Women and we all agree that this is a great decision for both WOWSA and Saugeen Connects.
WOWSA presents:
Leadership
Behaviours of a Cohesive Team
Building a strong, cohesive team is like crafting the perfect recipe: a dash of trust, a sprinkle of collaboration, and a whole lot of fun! When team members work together seamlessly, magic happens!
Join #WOWSA and Guest Speaker Melanie Needham and find out how you can take your leadership to the next level and build a cohesive team.
📅 Tuesday, January 21, 2025
🕘 7:00pm - 9:00pm
at Freezer Fitness in Mildmay
Our last event sold out so book your spot today!
WOWSA presents:
ChatGPT For Business
& Marketing Impact
Explore the power of ChatGPT with Emily Baillie. Drive efficiency, creativity, and success in your business and marketing efforts!
Whether you're new to AI, or looking to deepen your understanding, this virtual hands-on workshop will equip you with actionable strategies to make ChatGPT work for you!
📅 Monday, February 10, 2025
🕘 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Recent Events
What an incredible evening! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Headshots & Happy Hour in December! The room was filled with inspiring, talented women, and we loved seeing everyone connect, collaborate, and shine. From the glam touch-ups to the professional headshots and, of course, the delicious appetizers and refreshing beverages, the night was all about empowering women in business. A big shoutout to the amazing team at The Foundry 1872 and our generous sponsor, the Durham BIA, for making this event possible. Here’s to more nights of growth, connection, and celebration!
Upcoming Events
Women of Wellington Saugeen Area (WOWSA) inspires, empowers, and connects women in business in the County of Wellington and Saugeen River region, Ontario. Our mission is to provide training and networking events, fostering a supportive community for women to reach their full potential and contribute to their professional growth and success.
Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates
and register for events that you wish to attend!
Sponsor A WOWSA Event In Your Community!
Secure your exclusive sponsorship of a single WOWSA event for $350.
Your sponsorship includes:
- Two (2) tickets to your sponsored event ($40 value)
- Logo placement and links to your website in all event marketing materials, including WOWSA website, newsletter (2x) and on Facebook (4x)
- Recognition at event by WOWSA committee
- Opportunity to speak at event on related business or promotional topics
- Opportunity to place signage and/or distribute promotional materials to attendees during event
WOWSA’s Reach
- 25+ average attendees per event
- 650+ Facebook Page Likes
- 400+ E-Newsletter Subscribers
- Affiliation with local Chambers of Commerce and BIAs.
WOWSA and Saugeen Connects want to celebrate and share the success of our professional women and entrepreneur network. We've created a weekly Spotlight Feature highlighting Women-Owned Businesses in the area.
Meet the Entrepreneur Espe Eusebio, owner of Yoga Barn located in Hanover, Ontario.
Yoga Barn is an Eco Friendly, Boutique yoga studio, celebrating 10 years of being open!
There are 2 options for you to join:
1/2 a day pass is $45 from 9 am -2 pm, including all workshop and yoga classes
Full day pass $85 and includes all workshops and yoga classes
Please know that we have some fantastic local businesses coming to offer their services, and the cost will be extra.
We would love to see you here!
Our indoor classes have limited space, so don't wait too long!
You can find Yoga Barn on Facebook @hotyogabarn and online at
https://www.yogabarn.ca/
*Click here to be part of our WOWSA Entrepreneur Spotlight Feature*
Our Mandate
The mandate of the Women of Wellington Saugeen Area is to give guidance and input related to business, by:
- encouraging leadership and innovation.
- facilitating networking and information exchange.
- serving as a sounding board for ideas and actions.
- offering events, workshops and seminars at a low cost.
Committee Members
- Amy Grose, Township of Mapleton
- Nicole Churchill, Municipality of West Grey
- April Marshall, Economic Development Manager, Town of Hanover
- Rose Austin, General Manager, Saugeen Economic Development Corporation
- Rhonda Niesen, Municipality of South Bruce
- Heather Reeves, Renew Life Therapies & Yoga, Mount Forest
- Robyn Mulder, Economic Development Officer, Township of Wellington North
- Belinda Wick-Graham, Director of Economic and Community Development, Town of Minto
- Heather Watterworth, Creative Worth/Minto Chamber of Commerce
- Esperanza (Espe) Eusebio, Yoga Barn, Hanover Chamber of Commerce
Our Principals
- We provide inclusive engagement. We engage business women in ways that cross promote and build shared understanding and empathy.
- We value and celebrate the energy and capacity of the business community at the grassroots level.
- We balance a commitment to dialogue that generates new understanding and builds relationships with advancing concrete plans and actions.
Sponsor An Event
Secure your exclusive sponsorship of a single WOWSA event for $350.
Your sponsorship includes:
- Two (2) tickets to your sponsored event (valued at $40)
- Logo placement and links to your website in all event marketing materials, including WOWSA website, newsletter (2x) and on Facebook (4x)
- Recognition at event by WOWSA committee
- Opportunity to speak at event on related business or promotional topics
- Opportunity to place signage and/or distribute promotional materials to attendees during event