June Event - Back to the Future

CWBN invites you to our May event, Back to the Future.

Our Guest Speaker

We're excited to welcome Sara Bjornson, owner of Time in the Valley and host of the Unpolished Empire podcast, with our very own Jill Lawrence, CWBN Co-Founder, and owner of Wildcoast Web Design and Mindfulness with Jill, to share a practical and approachable workshop on how to use AI to save time, spark creativity, and simplify everyday tasks.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed by content creation, admin work, and the constant mental load of running a business, you'll love this workshop. From automating repetitive work and generating content ideas to meal planning, travel planning, and organizing your week, you’ll walk away with real tools you can start using immediately — no tech background or paid subscription required.

Your Ticket Includes

• A beautifully prepared buffet dinner (Please email us at info@cwbn.ca to let us know if you are gluten free, dairy free, vegan or have other allergies that the kitchen needs to be aware of.)

• Engaging in networking opportunities

• Inspiring words from our guest speakers, Sara Bjornson and Jill Lawrence: Get 10 Hours Back with AI.

  
  

Event Theme

To make the evening extra special, our theme is 80s-inspired (channel your inner 80s icon - from power blazers to neon accessories, all levels of retro are welcome). As always, the theme is optional, and you can wear whatever you like. We encourage you to wear something that makes you feel fabulous!

Event Sponsor

A heartfelt thank you to our event sponsor Doane Grant Thornton. Doane Grant Thornton is a full-service accounting, tax and advisory firm that is committed to helping its clients, colleagues and communities thrive. CWBN member Kiersten Packham, CPA, CA offers Thinking Partner and accounting support to small and medium businesses in the Cowichan Valley and Nanaimo areas.  You can follow her on LinkedIn for her weekly “Thinking Partner Thursday” ideas:  Kiersten Packham, CPA, CA - Doane Grant Thornton LLP | LinkedIn

This Month's Giving Back

This month, we'll be supporting the local non-profit, Cowichan Valley Youth Services. They are looking for the following items, which you can bring to our event to donate:

Non-perishable snacks

• Individually packaged snacks (e.g., mini pepperoni or jerky, Goldfish crackers, granola bars, pretzels, cheese and cracker packs)

• Juice boxes

• Freezies

• Individually wrapped candies (sour candies, mints, toffees, etc.)

Travel-size personal hygiene items

• Small sized shampoo, conditioner, face wash, and face moisturizer

• Deodorant

• Tampons

Country Grocer Receipts

• The Save the Tape program gives the organization 1% of total collected receipt values back in the form of Country Grocer Gift Cards.

You can also help support them by participating in our 50/50 draw (tap only).

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Grab your ticket soon - seating is limited! Tickets are on sale until the end of the day on Friday, June 19th.

*We want to see you in this room of incredible women! If the cost of the event is prohibitive for you, please contact us at info@cwbn.ca.