Welcome to our first newsletter of 2017. We have started the year off with the exciting launch of two new mentoring programs and an amazing calendar of events that has something for everyone.

The HBWN and Leslie Williams MP are excited to be presenting our International Women's Day Hastings Heroines event to a sell out crowd next Wednesday 8 March. Thank you to all our members who have supported this event as we raise much needed funds for the Port Macquarie Hastings Domestic & Family Violence Specialist Service. 

We look forward to catching up with you all at our coming events.

Kind regards,

Kelly King
HBWN Committee President

Calendar Launch

What a fantastic evening we had for our first event for 2017. We were very excited to launch our January-June Events Calendar, CSU Mentoring Program and our FreeThinkers Youth Initiative. Thank you to our event sponsor Oxley Insurance Brokers, and the staff at Little Fish Cafe and Restaurant for a wonderful evening.

Click here for more information on our Calendar Launch and here for photos from the event.

Find out more about our upcoming events here

Monthly Coffee Catch Ups

Our Coffee Catch up's are a chance for you to meet other like-minded business women in a relaxed and friendly environment. There is no monthly cost to attend and all members and guests are welcome.

Meet up with Mel, our fantastic Membership Coordinator and other members on the last Tuesday of every month at 10am at Hastings Coffee Co within The Westport Club, 25 Buller Street, Port Macquarie.

Register here for the next Coffee Catch Up.

Just for Fun Cruise Event - Friday 31 March 2017

We are pleased to announce an additional event to our Event's Calendar on Friday 31 March. A 'Just for Fun' Cruise at The Cruise Terminal.

Click here to book your tickets.

FreeThinkers Youth Initiative

FreeThinkers is an HBWN initiative designed to empower, educate and encourage young women aged 16-25 years. The fundamental premise of this membership is to offer mentorship, support and guidance to enable our fabulous young women to shine bright whatever their pursuits/dreams and aspirations are. For more information on the FreeThinkers click here.

HBWN CSU Mentor Program

Are you an experienced businesswoman wanting to give something back to the HBWN community? Or perhaps you are wanting to develop both yourself and your business with the support of a business mentor. If so, the 2017 HBWN CSU Mentoring Program could be what you are looking for. Click here for more information.

A warm welcome to our new members. We look forward to meeting you at one of our upcoming events.

• Caroline Hungerford - Mind Elements
• Sarah McEwan (FreeThinker) - Rabbit Radio/Vanilla Gorilla
• Susan Tonkin - Creative Imaginings
• Carissa Wolfe - Benmar Farm
• Melissa Bice - Donovan Oates Hannaford
• Ren Mathieson - Girls Space
• Mariah McMahon (FreeThinker) - Girls Space
• Victoria Vivers - Elders Real Estate
• Kip Harris - Kip Harris Celebrant
• Amanda Larkin - Your Mini CFO

Oxley Insurance Brokers

Oxley Insurance Brokers has been partnering with businesses to offer expert advice and a wide range of insurance solutions since 1976. They offer tailored packages to fit personal and business needs across their five branches on the Mid North Coast - Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Coffs Harbour, Taree and Forster. For more information on Oxley Insurance Brokers and how they could help you, click here.

Do you know a member who has received an award, been recognised or has made you a happy customer? Please share so we can promote these accomplishments with all our members. Send any tips or stories to Kara Nicholson at hbwncommunications@gmail.com