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Bathurst Women’s Network are delighted to welcome you to our Business Morning Tea on Friday 26th February 2016 at Rydges Mount Panorama.

Introducing the fantastic Zoe Hida!

Zoe Hida - Appiwork

Starting the year on a lighter note, come and hear about the life and learnings of Bathurst Women's Network member and

Appiwork co founder, Zoe Hida.

On a musical journey, we'll hear about her childhood as an opera buff and lover of Hollywood musicals at Bathurst Public School to her experiences as an opera singing student at the

Conservatorium of Music in Parma, Italy.

We'll hear about exotic salsa dancing, true love and personal transformation... And some career and business stories too!

"Persuaders Networker of the Year 2015"

About our Guest Speaker…

Networking is…

Connecting with similar thinking people who value what you do, believe in abundance, and seek win win situations consistently!These people will become advocates, suppliers, customers, and most importantly friends.

About our Event Partner:Steve Semmens – The Persuader - is a Professional Speaker, Facilitator, Author, and Consultant who helps Corporations steadily increase their sales revenues through Networking and building long term relationships with clients. 

As a Business Coach he assists start - up's and burgeoning businesses to grow organically through carefully planned networking strategies, turning non sales staff into quality referrers, and helping them form successful Informal Strategic Alliances.

Growing successful businesses one step at a time! Please visit

www.thepersuader.com.au or http://www.linkedin.com/in/thepersuader62

Our Gold Sponsors...

Bathurst Real Estate

Bathurst Real Estate are leaders in property sales in this city and have been number one for more than a decade. The business has a rich history, since its beginnings under another name in 1975.  Michael and Stacey became partners in 2004, subsequently took over the reins in 2007 and changed the name at the start of 2012. In each of its phases, and since those early days, the business has been a leader in the market.

Future plans include:  To continue to increase the level and quality of service; to keep abreast of the latest national trends; to lead the field in our area for customer trust and satisfaction; to provide the style of service that people in this area want. www.bathurstrealestate.com.au

Bathurst Chiropractic

Headaches? Sore back? Feeling tired? Work stress getting you down?

Then come and see Ben Purcell and his friendly team at Bathurst Chiropractic the answer to finding comfort, freedom, mobilityand balance – all of which lead to a more relaxed daily life.

Bathurst Chiropractic is dedicated to helping you to reach your healthpotential; guiding you to a lifetime of freedom, good living and abetter quality of life.

http://www.bathurstchiropractic.com.au/

Some people sit on a great idea only to find that someone else has made a fortune out it…

We help people to bring their great ideas to life.

We are looking for people with vision and a burning desire to live their dreams.

We’re going to make something amazing together.

Bathurst City CentreBathurst City Centre is a single level enclosed shopping centre, located within the CBD of Bathurst. The Centre is securely anchored by a strong trading Woolworth’s supermarket, three mini-majors (Best & Less, The Reject Shop and Dick Smith) and 45 specialty stores. The total retail expenditure generated by the main trade area population in 2014 is estimated at $660M, including some $479 million from primary sector residents. Over the forecast period the available retail expenditure is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 3.9% per annum, to reach $1.04B by 2026.

Rydges Mount Panorama

Located right on Conrod Straight,  Mt Panorama Rydges  Bathurst has great accommodation deals for business and leisure travellers.

The hotel is 129 rooms, with 3 function rooms and Chicane Bar & Grill and is very focused on quality food and beverage services.  They now employ almost 50 staff, and a further 20 contracted employees for our housekeeping duties.

http://www.rydges.com/accommodation/regional-nsw/mount-panorama-bathurst

Macquarie Medi SpaMacquarie Medi Spa has been established for over 15 years & is Bathurst’s Award Winning skin, spa & wellness clinic.

The business continues to grow with 11 employees & 3 visiting specialists specialising in relaxation services with a hands on approach such as massage, facials & Medi Pedis as well as offering equipment based treatments to gain fast results such as laser hair removal, anti-ageing injectables, dermal needling & LED.

Dermalogica, Napoleon Perdis, Sothys, Pure Fiji & Dermaquest are the retail products of choice to gain customers the best results at home.

www.macquariemedispa.com

Sports Karate Australia Warren Hickey’s Sports Karate Australia Bathurst provides fun and fitness for all ages. We offer a range of different classes to suit all ages and abilities. Training with us is a great way to:

•Learn how to defend yourself•Develop confidence and self-discipline•Reduce stress and gain focus•Lose weight and get fit•Set and achieve your goals•Make new friends

http://www.sportskarateaus.com/

Dean Mobbs Gallery

Our Silver Sponsors...

Bathurst Early Childhood Intervention Service (BECIS) is an incorporated body run by a parent and community management committee.

Educators and therapists are partnered with parents/caregivers to provide support, resources and information tailored to meet the needs of the child and family as a whole.

BECIS provides education and therapy services for children from birth to eight who have a diagnosed disability or a delay in more than one area of development.

BECIS aims to: •Provide high quality educational programs and therapy services

•Promote inclusion and meaningful participation in everyday activities

•Facilitate well integrated and cohesive supports and information to families

Business Card Draws...Donations by:Bathurst Real Estate The PersuaderMacquarie SafetyThe Scots SchoolMichelle BravenboerHolistic Heathcare BathurstAppiworkWicked Scentsations

Business Card Draws...Donations by:Fifty8George Dean Mobbs GalleryRoz Townsend – Lyoness Mortgage ChoiceOxygen RecruitmentMacquarie Medi SpaBathurst Convention & Function Centre

Women Leaders….Meena Keshwar Kamal; the Afghan woman who gave her life fighting for women’s rights. In Kabul, 1977, when she was just 19,Meena founded an organization called RAWA , which stands for The Revolutionary Association of the Woman of Afghanistan.

RAWA is an organization that strives to “give voice to the deprived and silenced women of Afghanistan.” In 1981 she launched a feminist magazine called Payam-e-Zan, which exposed the criminal activities of fundamentalist groups. – imaginetoday.net

Bathurst Women’s Network – Event Series for 2016

Date Type of Event Speaker

11th March International Women’s Day Lunch Linda Reed-Enever - Every Woman has a story!

Friday 6th May Mothers Day Lunch with Karla, Carole, and Louisa McDiarmid

Call Steve on 0412 522 771 or

email steves@thepersuader.com.au

To register for this event please,

www.thepersuader.com.au