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Easy as 1-2-3? Sheryl Sandberg thinks so.

Posted by christina - March 13th, 2012

Sheryl Sandberg is Mark Zuckerberg’s second-in-command.  Yes, that Mark Zuckerberg.  Sheryl is Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer, and since joining the social network giant in 2008, has forged a strong partnership with its elusive founder and made a name for herself both online and off amongst techies and businesspeople alike.  Sheryl is also a strong advocate [...]

Leadership Lessons Transcend the Workplace

Posted by meganrendell - February 21st, 2012

Submitted by Christina Low, YWiB Marketing Team – photo c/o http://www.biv.com/lliwib/index.asp. In November 2011, 12 lucky girls had the opportunity to attend the 3rd annual Leadership Lessons from Influential Women in Business, presented by Business in Vancouver and the Professional Women’s Network with support from YWiB.  Sponsored by Fasken Martineau and  Vancity, and taking place [...]

Professional Women’s Network 15th Anniversary Celebration The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel September 29, 2011

Posted by marica - October 14th, 2011

Professional Women’s Network 15th Anniversary Celebration The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel September 29, 2011 Hors d’œuvres were circulated, live music was performed, drinks were poured, and inspirational words were spoken at the 15th anniversary celebration for the Professional Women’s Network (PWN). Over 250 business and community leaders gathered to celebrate women in business and the launch [...]

For Immediate Release: BC Champions Recognized with International Awards

Posted by marica - August 11th, 2011

August 2, 2011 Vancouver, BC:  The International Alliance for Women (TIAW), a global umbrella organization uniting professional women and their networks, has announced the 2011 winners of its prestigious World of Difference 100 Awards. This year, eight exceptional individuals from British Columbia have been internationally recognized for their work promoting and supporting the advancement of [...]

Passion, Chaos, and Dreams- Important Lessons Learned By Young Women At Beyond Pink Conference

Posted by elida - November 25th, 2010

VANCOUVER, B.C. (November 22, 2010)- What a spectacle it was to see as over 150 women dominated the Four Seasons Vancouver hotel this weekend to prove that beauty and brains make the perfect combination. Reason for the occasion? The third annual Beyond Pink conference hosted by the Young Women in Business Society (YWiB). Delegates came [...]

Beyond Pink in 24 hours: In business together

Posted by elida - November 23rd, 2010

Taken from 24 hours ( Page 18): http://bit.ly/gborYl

YWiB: Beyond Pink Buzz

Posted by elida - November 13th, 2010

Amy Fabulous – Getting Started in your Career So you’ve graduated and your last four years of classes, exams and essays seem exciting next to trying to find your first job. Your resume is blank aside from some previous retail or serving stints, and you don’t know where to start. Sound familiar? If so, fret [...]

Vancouver Sun: Beyond Pink conference features ‘power couple panel’

Posted by elida - November 12th, 2010

VANCOUVER – The first thing you notice is how young they are. And then you see how determined as well. They are Young Women in Business, a group of students, recent graduates and professionals who have joined forces to create opportunities to develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed on their own terms. [...]

Sauder Alumni: The Young Women in Business 3rd Annual Beyond Pink Conference

Posted by elida - November 10th, 2010

November 9, 2010 The Young Women in Business are excited to present their 3rd Annual Beyond P!nk Conference on November 19th& 20th at the Four Seasons-Vancouver. Join business leaders, entrepreneurs, fabulous speakers and inspired delegates at this conference that is sure to allow you to “make your brand and leave your mark.” To register for [...]

SFU club launches unique program to inspire female students to make a difference

Posted by elida - November 1st, 2010

Young Women in Business at SFU Encourage Social Entrepreneurship BURNABY, B.C. (October 29, 2010)- A group of enthusiastic students from the Young Women in Business (YWiB) Network at SFU (YWiB SFU) have embarked on a new project for social change. The new program, Project GIVE (Generating Innovative Visions of Entrepreneurship), will provide participants with the opportunity [...]

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