About this Event
About Women in Business
Women in Business or WIB, has been supporting women in business in Medway and North Kent for many years now.
We have a wonderful spectrum of inspiring women from all different backgrounds and businesses, new and established.
We offer support and advice to each other and it is a safe space to explore your business, learn new skills and develop confidence. Also, many long-lasting friendships are made too.
There are opportunities to chair the meeting and to give a presentation, with support if needed, for WIB members. We also have guest presenters on a variety of subjects and offer workshops on subjects that help enhance business or to help us with personal growth.
We meet every first Wednesday at the Education centre attached to the Wisdom Hospice in Rochester.
WIB is very friendly, so why not give us a try?
The group is not just a networking group. It is made up of over 40 ladies that live locally, are like-minded, friendly and business owners who all want to support each other and help encourage you to succeed in your business.
The benefits of being a member are that you get:
• 10-minute presentation slot to showcase your business
• Branded Twitter profile and your own Twitter content regularly retweeted
• The ability to book on to low-cost Exclusive Member Workshops
• Membership of our Private Facebook Group for business support and recommendations
• The ability to share your events with all our Members in our Private Facebook Group
• Monthly subscription fee of £10 (and guests get first meeting for free)
Our next session will be on 2nd September 2026:
This month, Jo Summers will introduce her new business, Reset and Reorganise. Discover how structured decluttering and practical organising systems can help you feel less overwhelmed and improve your daily efficiency.
Our past presenters were:
1st July 2026: We welcomed Grace Kelly, 21st Century Carpets. Grace is a well-known businesswoman, prolific charitable fundraiser and a valued member of the WiB core team. Through her business leadership, community involvement and commitment to supporting others, she has made a significant impact across Kent.
3rd June 2026: Emma Dengate, Individual Giving & Data Lead at Wisdom Hospice Charity, shared insights into the important work the charity does and the impact it has on the local community. Attendees also enjoyed a tour of Molly’s Hub, the charity’s newly revamped Wellbeing and Therapy Centre, which officially opened on 30th March.
6th May 2026: We were joined by Jaye Nolan, Project Manager at Net Community Hub, who shared more about the amazing work they do, the difference they make in the community, and why it matters so much.
1st April 2026: Award winning author, Nicole D Roberts. Nicole shared her personal journey to becoming an award-winning and bestselling author, and how she now helps others write and publish books that create global impact and influence. It was an inspiring and practical look at how stories, ideas and expertise can be turned into books that create impact, influence and opportunity.
4th March 2026: Kayleigh Graham, from Telleroo, who will spoke about how to build opportunities in business (without feeling salesy). A practical talk on how businesses actually create opportunities, not by luck or waiting for referrals, but through intentional conversations, strong positioning and the right partnerships.
4th February 2026: Leigh George from Leigh The Celebrant, spoke about the role of a celebrant and how they offer a meaningful, non-religious alternative to traditional ceremonies.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Wisdom Hospice, High Bank, Rochester, United Kingdom
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