The Isle of Man Women’s Collective has launched
The launch coincides with International Women’s Day (Friday, 8 March 2024)
We’re so excited to announce the launch of our new networking group - the Isle of Man Women’s Collective.
The group has been launched by two local business owners: Kat Whittaker, managing director of No 1. Accounts in Peel, and Ramsey-based Kirstie Nickson, co-founder of Sidekick PR.
The pair have created the group after receiving positive feedback from an in-person networking event held last year, and say they hope it will provide a friendly, encouraging space for the island’s women entrepreneurs and leaders to support and empower one another.
Kat Whittaker, said: “The idea for the Isle of Man Women’s Collective came after Kirstie and I organised a women entrepreneurs’ networking event in Douglas last November. We were overwhelmed by the positive feedback and the energy in the room was truly incredible.
“We realised then that there is a clear want and a need for a group on the island such as this, to bring together women entrepreneurs and business leaders.
“It’s a community where they can discuss challenges and opportunities and support other women who want to start their own business or progress within their organisation, too.”
Membership of the Isle of Man Women’s Collective costs £20 per month and includes entry to regular networking and panel events, as well as monthly online webinars with industry experts and opportunities for both personal and professional development.
Kirstie Nickson added: “It’s still early days for the group, but we’re so excited about what lies ahead and what we can achieve together on the island, representing women entrepreneurs and business leaders by sharing our collective experiences and expertise.”
The group’s second event, which sold out in just three hours, took place earlier this week at the Santander Work Café, Douglas, featuring talks from a panel of experts about financial wellbeing and business planning.
To join the Isle of Man Women’s Collective, click here.