Momentum: The Centre for Women in Business’ Membership Program
Membership is about being part of something. It is about visibility. It is about strength in numbers. Membership with the Centre for Women in Business is about making connections and building valuable relationships that will make a positive difference in your business.
The Centre’s membership program brings women in business together to create new opportunities for working together. It offers opportunities for networking and professional development, contributing to their business growth and success.
Who should join?
Whether you are thinking about starting a business, have a business you are growing or are well-established and looking for new markets, we have something for you at each stage of business. With more than 300 members already, this is a network to belong to!
Why should you join?
- Connect to resources and other businesses
- Increase visibility for you and your business
- Increase your circle of influence
- Network for business growth
- Access opportunities to promote your business through the Centre
- Profile yourself in online directory
- Access discounts for Centre products, programs and services
- Belong to a women-focused organization that supports business development
- Support women-owned businesses across the province
Categories of membership
We have three categories:
- EMERGE
New Business/Student: For new business owners, at the time of joining you must have registered with the Registry of Joint Stocks within the last 12 months. For full-time post-secondary students or individuals who at the time of joining graduated within the past year.
Cost: $50 + HST * - ESTABLISH
Individual Member: One person, one business.
Cost: $80 +HST * - EXCEL
Corporate Member: For an organization or business than wants to get more involved with the women’s entrepreneurial community while simultaneously gaining enhanced visibility for your company/organization.
Cost: $1000 + HST
*MSVU Alumnae receive a 15% discount on the membership fee.
Membership Year
Membership runs until the end of the 12th month from the day a person enrolls and pays. For example, a member that joins on September 20, 2011 will be a member until September 30, 2012.
Membership Benefits
The centre offers lucrative benefit packages tailored to the needs of members in each category. View the benefits
How to join
Online: Fill in our online membership application and indicate method of payment. If paying by VISA or MasterCard, a Centre staff member will contact you for payment information. If paying by cheque, please mail the cheque to: Centre for Women in Business, Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
By Fax: Download the membership application, complete and fax with credit card information to (902) 443-4687
By Mail: Download the membership application, complete and mail to: Centre for Women in Business, Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6