Don’t miss the Influential Women in Business Awards Luncheon!

There are now more than 800,000 women business owners in Canada.

by Keith Powell — May 16, 2016

The nominees of the Kootenay Influential Women in Business awards will be honoured at two luncheons, one in the East Kootenays and one in the West Kootenays. — Photo courtesy Jupiterimages/PHOTS.com/thinkstock photo

All nominees of the Kootenay Influential Women In Business (IWIB) Awards will be honoured at luncheons in Cranbrook and Nelson. You are invited to attend!

In the past decade or so, there has been a 50 percent increase in the number of self-employed women in Canada. There are now more than 800,000 women business owners in Canada and the number of women-owned businesses is growing 60 percent faster than those run by men.

Kootenay Business recognizes that this trend is evident in the Kootenays as well, with a tremendous increase in women-owned and operated businesses throughout the region.

A call for nominations went out earlier in the year and dozens of women were nominated. Kootenay Business would like to congratulate all the nominees. At the upcoming Luncheon we will be presenting an award to six of the most Influential Kootenay Women in Business for 2016.

Live entertainment by CBC Searchlight contestant Dawson Rutledge.

Dawson Rutledge, Cranbrook singer and songwriter.

Here is a link to information about the event.

Everyone is invited to attend the IWIB Awards. Luncheon seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your friends and business associates.

Kootenay Influential Women in Business Awards Luncheon — Cranbrook

Thursday, May 26th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort in Cranbrook, B.C.

Guest Speaker: The Return of Karin Penner, the long-time and highly-respected former manager of Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce returns to share her insight on business success, personal mentoring and the strength of community.

Business Panel: Featuring successful business women in your region

Kootenay Influential Women in Business Awards Luncheon — Nelson

Thursday, June 2nd, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson, B.C.

Guest Speaker: Michelle Mungall, MLA, Nelson/Creston. Michelle will be sharing her insight on personal achievement and mentoring and the strength of community -- based on her experience as Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly.

Business Panel: Featuring successful business women in your region

To register email Amanda McQuarrie at [email protected] or call her direct at 250-426-7253 or 1-800-663-8555 at Kootenay Business magazine. $25 for lunch.