Offering Emotional and Business Support

Founded in 1995, KZN Women in Business is the longest-standing businesswomen's organisation in KwaZulu-Natal. The non-profit organisation offers emotional and business support to women seeking personal and business growth.

Mission

• To promote and foster the recognition of women in business
• To serve as a forum for discussion and exchange of knowledge between businesswomen
• To promote the interests of our Members
• To inform other women of the importance of developing themselves in the business arena

Vision

To be an effective and accountable women's networking organisation through the referral and offering of women owned products / services / skills to all businesses in every market sector, making a significant contribution to the economy, our city, and our province.

Meetings

KZN Women in Business (KZNWIB) brings businesswomen together at monthly breakfast meetings, in a friendly, structured environment, to build business relationships and supportive friendships.

The meetings are held in Durban on the first Thursday of every month. You are welcome to attend a maximum of two meetings as a guest (non-member), thereafter you are required to become a member. This meeting offers KZNWIB members:

• Regular networking opportunities
• Promotional gifts / offers
• Space to display your products and services
• Fundraising activities to support our chosen charity
• Presentations and workshops by guest speakers and industry partners

However, it's not just about monthly meetings; it's about creating a successful community of businesswomen to engage and connect with other committed, successful and inspiring women.

Members include established entrepreneurs, corporate executives and small business start-ups from a wide range of business sectors.

What's in it for you?

KZNWIB provides a wonderful balance between motivational and business oriented speakers throughout the year.  Speakers at the monthly meetings ensure that members can learn new skills and keep up to date with current business practice while developing business alliances and leads to grow their businesses.

KZNWIB promotes the interests of its women, advocates for women in business, and fosters the recognition of women in business.

" KZNWIB promotes the in terests of its women. "

With a database of 850 women that continues to grow monthly, KZNWIB is an extensive network of businesswomen and executive decision makers in the Durban area and throughout KwaZulu-Natal.

Giving back

The Open Door Crisis Care Centre has been the grateful beneficiary of KZNWIB for several years, with formal contributions by the organization, as well as individual contributions of time and expertise by members.

KZNWIB leadership

KZNWIB is managed by a committee of volunteers and a part-time administrator.

The Chairmanship of KZNWIB changes after no more than three years, though two years is the usual term of office. This regular change of leadership is a particular strength of KZNWIB and has, no doubt, contributed to its longevity and continued freshness and relevance to our members.  Over the last 19 years, each chairman has left her own unique mark on KZNWIB and infused it with freshness.

Tina Cartwright was elected Chair of KZNWIB for 2014 and 2015, bringing her considerable experience in sales and new business development to the committee.  Highly energetic, Tina's infectious enthusiasm and positive approach are evident in her favourite quote from Anne Frank: "How wonderful that no one need wait a moment longer to change the world".

See more at: http://www.kznwib.co.za