Women in business open SW chapter

A national networking group has launched its South West chapter in a bid to forge stronger working relationships and ties among businesswomen in the region.

Business Women Australia - formerly Women in Business WA - has been committed to helping connect businesswomen through a supportive network since it was founded 2008.

Picture Gallery from the Sundowner.

The group launched its South West chapter at a sundowner at the Quality Lord Forrest Hotel on Wednesday.

Business Women Australia director Lyn Hawkins said having a division based in the South West would provide support to businesswomen in Greater Bunbury.

"We are bringing businesswomen from across the regions and the cities together," she said.

"Our focus is on professional development, connections and helping women achieve business success."

In addition to the group's new Bunbury division, there are also established chapters in Leederville, South Perth and Mandurah.

Business Women Australia managing director Jennifer Rose Bryant said "success circle" workshops run by a relevant business coach would be held in June for the South West chapter.

She also said all businesswomen - from artists to lawyers or physiotherapists - were invited to attend.

More pictures from the sundowner on page 16