Events and Meetings

Monthly Meeting
The Professional Women's Network meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 5:45 pm at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel, just off of Hwy 1. Each meeting typically includes informal time for networking, a presentation by a speaker, and up to ten showcases by featured PWN member businesses.  There is no charge for the monthly meeting and the public is welcome to attend.  If you are interested in being a Showcase Participant during a meeting please
click here to send an e-mail to the Showcase Chair.

Radio/TV Your Town Program
On the first Tuesday of every month, PWN hosts the one hour live Radio/TV Your Town program that airs at 5:00 pm on AMP Channel 24, News Talk 1240 AM KNRY Radio and on the internet, www.ampmedia.org. PWN member businesses are featured and provide information on different topics each month. If you are interested in participating in our TV/Radio program please click here to e-mail our TV/Radio Chair.

Monthly Power Networking Lunch
On the third Thursday of every month from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm, PWN holds a monthly Power Networking Lunch at Jack's Restaurant in the Portola Plana Hotel. Parking is free in the hotel lot with validation. $13.00 cash for the salad bar. Contact Donna Aikins to RSVP at donna@commonbond.biz or call 655-5689. (RSVP suggested but not required.)

Special Events
A few times during the year, the monthly meeting is replaced with a special event.  These include a Spring Membership Drive Mixer, a summer joint lunch with the Salinas Valley Business Women's Network, the fall Woman of the Year event and auction, and the holiday lunch. Please refer to the schedule of events and meetings for links to additional information.

Upcoming Events

Date/Time Event
7/16/2009
11:45 to 1:30		 Power Networking Lunch
Jack's Restaurant in the Portola Plaza Hotel. Parking is free in the hotel lot with validation. $13.00 cash for the salad bar. Contact Donna Aikins to RSVP at donna@commonbond.biz or call 655-5689. (RSVP suggested but not required.)
8/5/2009
5:45 pm		 PWN Monthly Meeting
See the front page of this website each month for more details.
8/19/2009
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 		SVBWN Luncheon
Program and location to be announced.
8/20/2009
11:45 to 1:30		 Power Networking Lunch
Jack's Restaurant in the Portola Plaza Hotel. Parking is free in the hotel lot with validation. $13.00 cash for the salad bar. Contact Donna Aikins to RSVP at donna@commonbond.biz or call 655-5689. (RSVP suggested but not required.)
9/2/2009
5:45 pm		 PWN Monthly Meeting
See the front page of this website each month for more details.
9/16/2009
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 		SVBWN Luncheon
"Leadership Salinas Valley presents 'Speaking of Success . . . ' ". Three Leadership Salinas Valley graduates show us how to prepare for and deliver a successful presentation in front of an audience. You'll also learn about the mission of Leadership Salinas Valley and learn how to apply for a LSV scholarship!
9/17/2009
11:45 to 1:30		 Power Networking Lunch
Jack's Restaurant in the Portola Plaza Hotel. Parking is free in the hotel lot with validation. $13.00 cash for the salad bar. Contact Donna Aikins to RSVP at donna@commonbond.biz or call 655-5689. (RSVP suggested but not required.)
10/7/2009
5:45 pm		 PWN Monthly Meeting
See the front page of this website each month for more details.
10/15/2009
11:45 to 1:30		 Power Networking Lunch
Jack's Restaurant in the Portola Plaza Hotel. Parking is free in the hotel lot with validation. $13.00 cash for the salad bar. Contact Donna Aikins to RSVP at donna@commonbond.biz or call 655-5689. (RSVP suggested but not required.)
10/21/2009
6 to 8:30 p.m.		 SVBWN Annual Membership Appreciation Dinner
Location and program to be announced.
11/4/2009
5:45 pm		 PWN Monthly Meeting
Woman of the Year Event and Silent Auction. See the front page of this website each month for more details.
11/18/2009
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 		SVBWN Luncheon
"Sales Strategies for Success" presented by Brigid McGrath Massie, M.B.A. Brigid is an award winning business consultant and author of the nationally distributed book, "Selling For People Who Hate to Sell". You won't want to miss this opportunity for education as Brigid wields her exceptional skill and rapier wit to conquer sales intimidation and help us all succeed!
11/19/2009
11:45 to 1:30		 Power Networking Lunch
Jack's Restaurant in the Portola Plaza Hotel. Parking is free in the hotel lot with validation. $13.00 cash for the salad bar. Contact Donna Aikins to RSVP at donna@commonbond.biz or call 655-5689. (RSVP suggested but not required.)
12/16/2009
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 		SVBWN Luncheon
Celebrate the holidays with Salinas Valley Business Women's Network and make a joyful holiday for a child in poverty. This month concludes our annual toy drive for the Salvation Army of Salinas. Lots of toys and lots of fun!
12/17/2009
11:45 to 1:30		 Power Networking Lunch
Jack's Restaurant in the Portola Plaza Hotel. Parking is free in the hotel lot with validation. $13.00 cash for the salad bar. Contact Donna Aikins to RSVP at donna@commonbond.biz or call 655-5689. (RSVP suggested but not required.)