Member
Benefits
Making the Most of Your Membership
As a Comox Valley Women’s Business Network member, you will have instant access to:
Discounted monthly events. Connect with local business owners over dinner and drinks, with speakers who bring real insight.
A Member Directory profile. Make your business visible to the Comox Valley and other members.
Professional headshots. Captured at designated events.
Private Facebook group. For members only.
Cross-promotion. We promote your business across our social channels.
And when you're ready to step forward:
Take the stage as a Spotlight Speaker for five focused minutes in front of the room.
Book a table at the CVWBN Marketplace and sell directly to the community.
Apply to tell your story at She Speaks, our TEDx-style evening of women's wisdom.
Share a promotional giveaway, bring your promotional materials for the members’ table, join a committee, or grab a coffee with a member.
Events
As a member, you receive access to our fabulous WBN monthly events at a reduced rate.
Events include:
A program to inspire and empower, led by powerful community leaders
Networking with local businesswomen
A delicious dinner, dessert, and drink ticket at the beautiful Crown Isle Resort
Special events like the CVWBN fall fashion show and masterclasses
Opportunities for promotional giveaways to our community
Networking to meet potential clients, collaborators, and friends
Professional headshots offered at some events
Announcements - members who donate a promotional giveaway may make a short announcement (upon request)
Marketplace
Want to share your product or service with the Comox Valley public? Members can purchase a table at our popular CVWBN Marketplace, usually held in November and hosted at Crown Isle Resort in Courtenay.
She Speaks
Members can apply to participate in our She Speaks event, a TEDx-style evening of women sharing their stories. Our first event in 2026 was a massive success, and sold out the Sid Williams theatre.
Spotlight Speaker
“I had the opportunity to be the Spotlight speaker in September, 2024. I encourage everyone to sign up for this wonderful experience… I have enjoyed an increase in my aromatherapy bookings since my business spotlight.”
~ Deanna Papineau, Deanna’s Reiki Healing Aromatherapy
Spotlight Speakers are CVWBN members who pitch their business during one of our events. Most events have two Spotlight Speakers. They are not keynotes, but definitely add additional value to the evening!
Members may purchase a Spotlight Speaker spot once per year.
Spotlight Speaker spots include:
A 5-minute pitch with 2-minute Q&A period
A table to display their business
The opportunity to put promotional material on event tables
Promotion in the newsletter
Social media promotion
A template guide for pitching
NOTE:
Spotlight Speaker spots go quickly and are often booked months ahead.
Please confirm availability with the Spotlight Speaker Director before purchasing. Contact: Spotlight Speaker Director
Member Profiles & More
We love to show off our members! Here’s how:
Profiles on our Membership Directory that boost your social proof and increase your online visibility. We rank on page #1 of Google.
Profiles on our member slideshow at each monthly event
Access to professional headshots captured at designated events
Cross-promotion on our social media channels.
Which Membership suits you?
Individuals attending post-secondary programs, or a retired businesswoman. Must demonstrate eligibility. Individuals purchasing this membership must NOT have a business. *PLEASE NOTE: Membership fees are NON-REFUNDABLE Memberships are set to renew automatically, you will receive a notification 30 days before renewal.
For business owners, employees, or non-profit leaders who want an individual membership. Suitable for any organization size when registering a single member. *PLEASE NOTE: Membership fees are NON-REFUNDABLE Memberships are set to renew automatically, you will receive a notification 30 days before renewal.
For businesses or non-profits of any size that want to register up to three women under one membership. Additional members included under this membership will be registered as Associate Members and receive all business and promotional benefits. Formal membership rights are held by the purchasing member. *PLEASE NOTE: Membership fees are NON-REFUNDABLE Memberships are set to renew automatically, you will receive a notification 30 days before renewal.
For organizations that want more than three women included, with enhanced visibility for both the organization and participating businesswomen. Additional members included under this membership will be registered as Associate Members and receive all business and promotional benefits. Formal membership rights are held by the purchasing member. *PLEASE NOTE: Membership fees are NON-REFUNDABLE Memberships are set to renew automatically, you will receive a notification 30 days before renewal.