Upcoming SWAN Events
March 2025 Open House Meeting
Join us this month for an evening of networking, building relationships and growing community!
SWAN (Successful Women Always Networking) is a local networking organization that is focused on building relationships between like-minded businesswomen, while inserting community involvement through charitable acts. If you are a female business owner looking to grow your network in and around the Bradford area, this is the group for you! We invite you to join us as our guest (first meeting is FREE!), to see and experience the SWAN Sisterhood for yourself.
Presentation information is coming soon - stay tuned!
The meeting starts at 7 pm, but guests and members alike are welcome any time after 6:30 for social time & networking, and for visitors to receive welcome packets.
PS: We love having guests!
Interested in attending? Fill out our Guest Form!
February 2025 Regular Meeting
Join us this month for an evening of networking, building relationships and growing community!
SWAN (Successful Women Always Networking) is a local networking organization that is focused on building relationships between like-minded businesswomen, while inserting community involvement through charitable acts. If you are a female business owner looking to grow your network in and around the Bradford area, this is the group for you! We invite you to join us as our guest (first meeting is FREE!), to see and experience the SWAN Sisterhood for yourself.
This month will feature a business presentation by Shari Goss, Independent Norwex Consultant, who will share how Norwex products can help you achieve a cleaner, healthier home—without the use of harsh chemicals, and Amber May-Smith will be providing us with an engaging workshop where you'll learn to effectively plan, set, and track your SMART goals—empowering you to build a thriving, productive business in 2025.
The meeting starts at 7 pm, but guests and members alike are welcome any time after 6:30 for social time & networking, and for visitors to receive welcome packets.
PS: We love having guests!
Interested in attending? Fill out our Guest Form!
3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Join us for our 3rd Annual Pancake Fundraiser to help us raise money for our Coldest Night of the Year team. All proceeds from our fundraising efforts will donated to Bradford - United Way Simcoe Muskoka, who will be donating all funds from Bradford’s CNoY to Groundwork, led by WOW Living - who is also donating the space for our fundraiser 🎉
Groundwork is a wrap-around program for individuals aged 15 years and older living in poverty in South Simcoe. The program provides consistent support to individuals by incorporating group training, barrier free mental health supports, mentorship and safe employment opportunities.
More details are coming soon, but in the meantime you can donate to our CNoY Team here!
November 2024 Meeting
It’s our last meeting of the year!
Join us this month for an evening of networking, building relationships and growing community!
SWAN (Successful Women Always Networking) is a local networking organization that is focused on building relationships between like-minded businesswomen, while inserting community involvement through charitable acts. If you are a female business owner looking to grow your network in and around the Bradford area, this is the group for you! We invite you to join us as our guest (first meeting is FREE!), to see and experience the SWAN Sisterhood for yourself.
Presentations are determined ~2 months prior to the next meeting, so check back soon for more info!
October 2024 Meeting
Join us this month for an evening of networking, building relationships and growing community!
SWAN (Successful Women Always Networking) is a local networking organization that is focused on building relationships between like-minded businesswomen, while inserting community involvement through charitable acts. If you are a female business owner looking to grow your network in and around the Bradford area, this is the group for you! We invite you to join us as our guest (first meeting is FREE!), to see and experience the SWAN Sisterhood for yourself.
Presentations are determined ~2 months prior to the next meeting, so check back soon for more info!
September 2024 Meeting
Join us this month for an evening of networking, building relationships and growing community!
SWAN (Successful Women Always Networking) is a local networking organization that is focused on building relationships between like-minded businesswomen, while inserting community involvement through charitable acts. If you are a female business owner looking to grow your network in and around the Bradford area, this is the group for you! We invite you to join us as our guest (first meeting is FREE!), to see and experience the SWAN Sisterhood for yourself.
This month our business presentation will be done by Sonja Reardon on being a Financial Consultant with Co-operators Insurance, and our teaching presentation will be done by Tanya Cornfoot on How to Stop Sabotaging yourself - right now! . Our meetings are a warm, welcoming environment where women are supporting women and helping each other to help our businesses and community grow - and we love having guests!
August 2024 Meeting
Join us this month for an evening of networking, building relationships and growing community!
SWAN (Successful Women Always Networking) is a local networking organization that is focused on building relationships between like-minded businesswomen, while inserting community involvement through charitable acts. If you are a female business owner looking to grow your network in and around the Bradford area, this is the group for you! We invite you to join us as our guest (first meeting is FREE!), to see and experience the SWAN Sisterhood for yourself.
This month our business presentation will be done by Liz Gorzo-Toffelmire about the Holland Marsh Food Market, and our teaching presentation will be done by Natasha Leskiw on Why You Should Have a Domain (Even if You Don’t Need a Website). Our meetings are a warm, welcoming environment where women are supporting women and helping each other to help our businesses and community grow - and we love having guests!
July 2024 Meeting
Join us this month for an evening of networking, building relationships and growing community!
SWAN (Successful Women Always Networking) is a local networking organization that is focused on building relationships between like-minded businesswomen, while inserting community involvement through charitable acts. If you are a female business owner looking to grow your network in and around the Bradford area, this is the group for you! We invite you to join us as our guest (first meeting is FREE!), to see and experience the SWAN Sisterhood for yourself.
Presentations are determined ~2 months prior to the next meeting, so check back soon for more info!
June 2024 Meeting
Join us this month for an evening of networking, building relationships and growing community!
SWAN (Successful Women Always Networking) is a local networking organization that is focused on building relationships between like-minded businesswomen, while inserting community involvement through charitable acts. If you are a female business owner looking to grow your network in and around the Bradford area, this is the group for you! We invite you to join us as our guest (first meeting is FREE!), to see and experience the SWAN Sisterhood for yourself.
This month our business presentation will be done by Jess La on Jessica’s Silver Icing Boutique, and our teaching presentation is still in the works - check back soon!
The meeting starts at 7 pm, but guests and members alike are welcome any time after 6:30 for social time & networking, and for visitors to receive welcome packets.
PS: We love having guests!
Interested in attending? Fill out our Guest Form!
May 2024 Meeting
Join us this month for an evening of networking, building relationships and growing community!
SWAN (Successful Women Always Networking) is a local networking organization that is focused on building relationships between like-minded businesswomen, while inserting community involvement through charitable acts. If you are a female business owner looking to grow your network in and around the Bradford area, this is the group for you! We invite you to join us as our guest (first meeting is FREE!), to see and experience the SWAN Sisterhood for yourself.
This month our business presentation will be done by Tanya Cornfoot on InnerLuv Coaching & Consulting, and our teaching presentation will be done by Amber May-Smith on How to Run a Successful Event: Fundraising & Networking.
The meeting starts at 7 pm at Perfect SZN Bradford (in the party room), but guests and members alike are welcome any time after 6:45 for social time & networking, and for visitors to receive welcome packets.
PS: We love having guests!
Interested in attending? Fill out our Guest Form!
April 2024 Meeting
Join us this month for an evening of networking, building relationships and growing community!
SWAN (Successful Women Always Networking) is a local networking organization that is focused on building relationships between like-minded businesswomen, while inserting community involvement through charitable acts. If you are a female business owner looking to grow your network in and around the Bradford area, this is the group for you! We invite you to join us as our guest (first meeting is FREE!), to see and experience the SWAN Sisterhood for yourself.
Presentation information is coming soon - stay tuned!
The meeting starts at 7 pm, but guests and members alike are welcome any time after 6:30 for social time & networking, and for visitors to receive welcome packets.
PS: We love having guests!
Interested in attending? Fill out our Guest Form!
March 2024 Meeting
Join us for a night of learning, supporting, networking, and growing our businesses collectively! Every month will feature a presentation of a member telling us about her business, and an education presentation where we will all learn something to benefit ourselves or our businesses.
This month we'll be learning all about Jeanny Salmon’s business, Jeanny Salmon: Therapy & Clinical Services, and our educational workshop will be done by Liz Gorzo-Toffelmire on Quickbooks for the Self-Employed.
The meeting starts at 7 pm, but guests and members alike are welcome any time after 6:30 for social time & networking, and for visitors to receive welcome packets!
Thinking of being a guest? Let us know! Fill out a Guest form
February 2024 Meeting
This is our first Guests Welcome meeting of 2024!
Join us for a night of learning, supporting, networking, and growing our businesses collectively! Every month will feature a presentation of a member telling us about her business, and an education presentation where we will all learn something to benefit ourselves or our businesses.
This month we'll be learning all about what Sarah Martini does with On the Mark Mortgages, and our educational workshop will be done by Debbie Viveiros on ChatGPT for Beginners.
The meeting starts at 7 pm, but guests and members alike are welcome any time after 6:30 for social time & networking, and for visitors to receive welcome packets!
Thinking of being a guest? Let us know! Fill out a Guest form
SWAN Pancake Fundraiser!
SWAN’s 2nd Annual Pancake Fundraiser!
Join us for a morning of fun and food! Pancake breakfast including sausages, fresh fruit, coffee, tea and juice available.
We will also be hosting The Walkaholics and their team bake sale with funds going towards their team's fundraisng goal! Their bake sale last year was a huge hit!
Kids colouring and activities will also be available.
Money raised from ticket sales & additional donations will be put towards our Coldest Night of the Year team. We hope to see you for breakfast!
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://swanbradford.ca/pancakes
Psst: Can't make breakfast? You can still donate to our team at https://swanbradford.ca/SWANCNOY
January MEMBER ONLY Meeting
This meeting is for members in good standing ONLY.
In our January meeting, SWANs will vote for our 2024 charity seat, make amendments to our rules and bylaws, and volunteer for our various committees. New members are welcome, providing membership is paid before meeting start.
Please fill out our Join SWAN form if you’d like to join in January.
November 2023 Meeting
This is our last meeting of 2023!
Join us for a night of learning, supporting, networking, and growing our businesses collectively! Every month will feature a presentation of a member telling us about her business, and an education presentation where we will all learn something to benefit ourselves or our businesses.
This month we'll be learning all about Tristan Daniel’s business, Balance Revolution, and building healthy habits (for busy women) with BODi! Our educational workshop will be done by Sonja Reardon on Understanding Your Client's Personality.
October 2023 Meeting & Open House
Join us for a night of learning, supporting, networking, and growing our businesses collectively! Every month will feature a presentation of a member telling us about her business, and an education presentation where we will all learn something to benefit ourselves or our businesses.
This month we'll be learning about what member Sonja Reardon does with her work with Co-operators, and Cassandra Russel will be our teaching presentor for Redirecting Money Back Into Your Business.
September 2023 Meeting
Join us for a night of learning, supporting, networking, and growing our businesses collectively! Every month will feature a presentation of a member telling us about her business, and an education presentation where we will all learn something to benefit ourselves or our businesses.
This month we'll be learning about member Amber May-Smith's business, Boujee Boho, as well as having an educational presentation by Carly Williams: Overcoming Difficult Customers!
August 2023 Meeting
Join us for a night of learning, supporting, networking, and growing our businesses collectively! Every month will feature a presentation of a member telling us about her business, and an education presentation where we will all learn something to benefit ourselves or our businesses.
This month Cassandra Russel will be presenting on her business, The Art Journalist, and Kathy Howitt will do our teaching presentation on Organizing Your Workspace!
July 2023 Meeting
Join us for a night of learning, supporting, networking, and growing our businesses collectively! Every month will feature a presentation of a member telling us about her business, and an education presentation where we will all learn something to benefit ourselves or our businesses.
This month Dee Russell will be presenting on her business, Dee’s Creations, and Natasha Leskiw will do our teaching presentation on Using Canva Like a Pro!
June 2023 Meeting
Join us for a night of learning, supporting, networking, and growing our businesses collectively! Every month will feature a presentation of a member telling us about her business, and an education presentation where we will all learn something to benefit ourselves or our businesses.
This month we'll be hearing from Bibi Khan on her new business, Bibi’s Tutoring, as well as having an educational workshop from Amber May-Smith on Investing in Each Other.
May 2023 Meeting
Join us for a night of learning, supporting, networking, and growing our businesses collectively! Every month will feature a presentation of a member telling us about her business, and an education presentation where we will all learn something to benefit ourselves or our businesses.
This month’s presenters will be Jenn Donkin on her Pampered Chef business, and Tristan Daniels on The Wheel of Life!
April 2023 Meeting
This month we'll be learning about what one of our amazing SWANs, Lisa Dracup does for her business, as well as learning about how to Google Your Business with presenters Jessica Harcourt and Jennifer Curry!
Please join us in a warm, welcoming environment where women are supporting women and helping each other to help our businesses and community grow? We love having guests!