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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:
International Women's Day
"How to Break The Glass Ceiling without Breaking Yourself"
A special International Women's Day celebration is happening in Neustadt on March 5, ahead of the official International Women’s Day on March 8. The event, a networking opportunity and celebration of women in business, is organized by six local municipalities in partnership with Connecting Women of Wellington and Saugeen Area, Saugeen Connects, and SEDC.
It will take place at the Neustadt Community Hall from 6-9 p.m. The evening will feature inspiring guest speakers, including keynote speaker Melanie Needham. Tickets are $30 and include a full dinner, with a licensed cash bar available. Tickets can be purchased online eventbrite.
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Recent Events
WOWSA wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the incredible ladies who attended our event, Leadership - Behaviours of a Cohesive Team. Your presence made the evening both fun and inspiring! A huge thank you to our guest speaker, Melanie Needham, for sharing her insights and inspiring us all with her wisdom and expertise. We are grateful to Freezer Fitness for hosting the evening in such a welcoming and accommodating environment.
A special thank you to Harley's Pub and Perk for providing the delicious charcuterie boards and beverages that everyone enjoyed.
We deeply appreciate our sponsor, the South Bruce Community Business Association, for their generous support, making this event possible.
We look forward to seeing you all at the next
WOWSA event!
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.
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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 Monthly Spotlight Feature highlighting Women-Owned Businesses in the area.
Meet the Entrepreneur Beth Fischer, founder of Freezer Fitness located in Mildmay, Ontario.
Freezer Fitness, founded by Beth Fischer, offers a space where people leave feeling better than when they arrived. What began as outdoor workouts during the pandemic evolved into a fitness hub behind the Cheese Haus at 73 Elora St., Mildmay.
The 80-year-old freezer building, once used for storage and by Mennonites with horse-drawn buggies, was transformed into a fully equipped gym and fitness space. The “Fitness With Amy” logo honors Amy Bross, who inspired Beth’s passion for fitness. In 2023, the upstairs storage area became Above Zero, featuring the Great Room for classes like yoga and pilates, a Spa room with infrared sauna and cold plunge, a Spin Studio, and rooms named after Beth’s father (Burton Room) and grandfather (Bieman Room).
You can follow Freezer Fitness on Facebook or Instagram, or visit freezerfitness.ca for booking services, classes, and a virtual tour. For memberships or inquiries, contact Beth at freezerfitness41@gmail.com or call/text 519-881-7495.
*Find out more about Memberships and pricing*
*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
- 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