About Women & Business

W&B is not just about women and business. It’s about so much more. 

We’re a Manawatū based social enterprise, established in 2013.

Our monthly events are designed to create opportunities for our guests to connect with each other, share resources, experiences and learnings and to exchange ideas and inspiration for personal and professional growth.

Kia ora!

Your host:
Emma Brown

Your MC
Wendy Carr

FAQ

Networking events can be a bit intimidating - we understand that. We strive to make W&B events fun & worthwhile. Events that our guests look forward to and thrive at.

Below are a few questions we get asked all the time. If we haven’t put your mind at ease with the below, please reach out!

  • We kick-off with our networking session between 5.30-6.00pm. We run as close to schedule as we can, and we usually finish up right at 7.00pm, so you know you can get home and carry on with your evening.

  • Our events are held at the Globe Theatre, 312 Main Street, Palmerston North.

    Paid parking is available at the front of the venue, either within the carpark or on Main Street.

    Accessible parking is available.

  • If you would like to attend an event, and have an access need, no problem!

    We just ask that you send us a quick email to info@womenandbusiness.co.nz before the event so that we can do our best to meet your needs!

  • Ticketing and sponsorship income allows us to cover venue hire, food and drinks at all events, speaker fees / koha, flights & accommodation for out-of-town speakers, event administration, marketing, necessary subscriptions and sundries (name tags, banners etc).

    W&B events are made possible with the generosity & belief of our sponsors, and our fabulous event guests!

  • Your ticket includes one drink (not just wine - you get to choose whatever you like) and some nibbles to get you through to dinner-time!

    If you would like to purchase another drink, you can do this at the bar.

  • Your hosts, Emma Brown & Michelle Jurgens are the women behind the brand - they are the ones behind the scenes planning, sorting, doing - right up to and at each event. 

    Emma is the Creative Director at Emma Brown Design, a design studio specialising in architectural & interior design + construction project management.

    Michelle is the Sector Development Senior - Visitor at CEDA (Central Economic Development Agency).

    Wendy Carr is our event MC - and is the General Manager at Te Tira Ahu Pae - Massey University’s Student Association.

  • Nope! Pick and choose the events you want to come to, no pressure. We aim for a nice mix of key-note speakers to keep you interested and inspired through the year. If you have ideas for speakers we could invite, please let us know.

  • Definitely not! We have an opportunity at the beginning of the event for those who have fun news to share (a new business, an award win etc etc) but there’s no pressure, and just being there to take it all in is 100% ok!