Brant Womens Networking Group

10/07/2026

🎉 Exciting news from BWNG member Michelle Dekker!

Michelle of has partnered with the City of Brantford for Let’s Get Moving, a program for adults 55+!

The first session kicked off with a great turnout, and there are two more opportunities coming up this month:

📅 October 19 & October 22
⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 T.B. Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre
16 Morrell St., Brantford

If you have a parent, grandparent, neighbour, client, friend, or anyone else in your life who is 55+ and might enjoy getting out, getting moving, and connecting with others in the community, please pass this along!

We love seeing BWNG members creating opportunities and making an impact right here in Brantford. 💛

Congratulations, Michelle, on this exciting partnership!

10/06/2026

✨ ICYMI: The Pause – Imposter Syndrome

Earlier this week, The Pause: Imposter Syndrome brought together local business owners, professionals, and community members for an evening of honest conversation around something so many of us experience, but don’t always talk about.

And there was lots of BWNG representation in the room! 💜

The event was co-hosted by BWNG member Stephanie Cuachon of OnCue Executive Solutions, alongside A Minute for Mental Health, and we loved seeing a handful of fellow BWNG members come out to join the conversation, connect, and support the event.

The evening was all about imposter syndrome, confidence, sharing experiences, and reminding ourselves that even the people who look like they have it all figured out can still have those moments of self-doubt.

It was also another great example of what happens when members of our local business community show up for one another, not just to network, but to have meaningful conversations and build genuine connections.

👏 Congratulations to Stephanie and everyone involved in bringing The Pause together, and thank you to the BWNG members who came out to support and be part of the conversation!

10/02/2026

🌟 October is looking BUSY for BWNG! 🌟

We’ve got another full month ahead with plenty of opportunities to connect, support one another, and get out into the community. 💕

From coffee and conversation ☕ to our monthly BWNG dinner 🍽️, member-hosted events, workshops and more, there’s lots happening throughout October!

We’re also excited to welcome Michelle Dekker of Golden Age Management and Lorraine Skarratt of Social Bee Paint Parties to BWNG! 🥳 Make sure you say hello and give them a warm BWNG welcome.

And as always, we LOVE seeing what our members are up to. This month you’ll find events from Pawtastic Pottery, the The County of Brant Chamber of Commerce Business After 5, Menopause and Mocktails hosted by Krysti Beckett, and more.

📅 Save the dates, support your fellow members, and come join us!

Not part of BWNG yet? We’d love to have you. 💛

Join our Facebook community and see what networking with heart is all about.

10/01/2026

🎉 We have some celebrating to do, BWNG!

The shortlist is out for the 2nd Annual BRANTastic Small Business Awards, and we are SO excited to see some familiar BWNG faces being recognized! 👏💛

🏆 Debra Varey | Pawtastic Pottery
Nominated for Start-Up of the Year

If you've been around BWNG lately, you've probably heard us talk about Deb and Pawtastic Pottery! Deb has created so much more than a place to paint pottery. She's building a welcoming, creative space in our community where people can come together, connect and just enjoy being creative.

We actually just had one of our BWNG Pop-Ups at Pawtastic Pottery, and getting to see the space, the community she's building and the heart behind the business made this recognition even more exciting.

Congratulations, Deb! 🎨🐾

🏆 Michelle Dekker | Golden Age Management
Nominated for the Women in Business Award

Michelle is the founder of Golden Age Management, supporting seniors and their families with services designed to make navigating day-to-day needs and aging a little easier.

We're incredibly excited to see another BWNG woman being recognized for the business and impact she's building in our community.

Congratulations, Michelle! 💛

And of course, congratulations to all of this year's BRANTastic nominees! It's pretty incredible to see how many entrepreneurs, small businesses, organizations and community leaders are doing great things right here in Brantford and Brant County.

Want to come out and celebrate them?

🎉 2nd Annual BRANTastic Small Business Awards Show
📅 Thursday, October 8
⏰ 7:00–9:30 p.m.
📍 Affinity Conference Centre
30 Fen Ridge Court, Brantford

The evening is being hosted by comedian and writer Graham Chittenden, with live music from Checkerboard Floors, plus networking and plenty of celebrating our local small business community.

🎟️ Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-brantastic-small-business-awards-show-tickets-1993026101721

Good luck Deb and Michelle! BWNG will be cheering you on! 🥂🎉

BRANTastic Small Business Awards Show celebrates local stars with live music, laughs, networking, and big community energy.

09/29/2026

Last night’s Debra Varey’s Pop-Up at Pawtastic Pottery was such a fun night! 🥰

Some people painted, some people didn’t, and that was totally okay because we were mostly there to hang out, connect, eat some good food, and enjoy the evening together.

For everyone who did paint, I can’t wait to see how your pieces turn out! 🎨

And the sliders?! SO good. I definitely wish I had more. 😂

With Halloween right around the corner, make sure you check out Pawtastic Pottery! 🎃 They have tons of pottery to choose from, including seasonal pieces, and there are always different events and activities happening.

Pawtastic is also so much more than just a place to paint pottery. Deb has created a welcoming, creative space for the community while finding ways to give back and support local organizations. 🐾❤️

If you missed us last night, you can pop in anytime during their regular hours:

🎨 **Tuesday–Saturday: 10am–8pm**
🎨 **Sunday: 10am–6pm**

**No appointment or calling ahead needed!** Just pop in, pick something you want to paint, and get creative.

They also have **loads of upcoming events**, so make sure you check out their website to see what’s happening:
https://www.pawtasticpottery.com/

Thank you to everyone who came out, and of course, thank you Deb for having us! ❤️

06/24/2026

Thanks to Marcia McDougall and Amy Henderson - Re/Max Twin City for presenting at our monthly dinner networking meeting. We learned about travel and real estate tonight! Thank for sharing your passions with BWNG tonight! 💗

06/10/2026

Thanks to Kim Clark-White for welcoming us to Grand Wellness yesterday evening where she hosted her pop up event. We had a tour, delicious snacks and treats. Plus a wonderful Salt Cave experience with guided meditation.

River Hypnosis offers a free screening to determine if you are a candidate to be guided to learn to calm your mind and body.

To inquire about pricing please contact Kim at 519.732.6875

You can also learn more by visiting https://www.riverhypnosis.ca/

05/29/2026

Thank you Brenda Anderson and Marcy Saunders Handy Home Maintenance for presenting at our networking dinner. It was great learning about kitchen and design, along with maintaining your home!
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05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the best of the best out there! Enjoy your day to be pampered. ❤️