VIWCONNECT
Welcome to
Whether you’re launching your first venture or scaling your business to new heights, you don’t have to go it alone. Here on Vancouver Island, we are a vibrant community of women who believe in collaboration over competition, action over isolation, and support over silence.
Amplify your voice, share your story, and turn meaningful connections into real business momentum.
Upcoming Events
Early BirdFri, Oct 23Esquimalt Gorge Park & PavilionFor women business owners ready to increase profit, price smarter, and make stronger business decisions.
Thu, Oct 29ZoomThis is a small-group networking session for women on and around Vancouver Island
Sun, Nov 08Ocean Wilderness InnOn Sunday September 20th, join us for Saltwater & Strategy: a full-day coastal business retreat experience held at the beautiful Ocean Wilderness Inn just outside of Victoria.- Tue, Nov 10ZoomThis is a small-group networking session for women on and around Vancouver Island
- Thu, Nov 26ZoomThis is a small-group networking session for women on and around Vancouver Island
Thu, Dec 10The Worthy Room GalleryCome and join us in the Comox Valley for a Holiday Party hosted by Vancouver Island Women Connect
Fri, Jan 29Virtual EventA one-day online island-wide event where Vancouver Island women in business take the stage
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Our
Mission
What you'll Experience
Community Pillars
We unite Vancouver Island women who are running small businesses or dreaming of launching their own venture. Women who are seeking meaningful connections and are committed to personal and professional development.
We do this through both online/off-line Events, inspiring Meet-ups, fun Gatherings, and an Annual Conference
Hyperlocal Focus: Exclusively for women in business across Vancouver Island and surrounding area
Supportive Ecosystem: A judgment-free zone where vulnerability meets strength, and we are there to support
Collaborative Spirit: We succeed together, not in isolation
Practical Growth: Real-world strategies, actionable insights, monthly challenges, and genuine connections
Support: Creating a safe, encouraging environment
Accountability: Helping each other set and achieve ambitious goals
Collaboration: Turning competition into meaningful partnerships
Learning: Continuous growth through shared experiences
Celebration: Recognizing and uplifting each other's successes
What Our Members Think
N.P., Comox
“The VIWC Community is friggin' awesome! There's always inspirational conversations happening whenever I check-in."
L.N., Comox
"I'm just starting up my own business and so being a part of a supportive community is what I feel like I need right now to stay motivated."
A.R., Nanaimo
“I am excited to see how this community will grow and also how it can help me grow my business.”
