Community and Business Women’s Network (CBWN) will hold professional educational projects for small businesses during October, after winning the July round of the Greater Central Coast community funding program.
The $2,000 CBWN received from Greater Bank will go towards running projects following two themes identified by the NSW Government’s Small Business Month – financial foundations and futureproofing business.
CBWN Founder, Sharyn Burgess, said she understood the pressure that small businesses on the Central Coast are going through after being heavily affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
“Running a small business is not easy at the best of times, so we’re doing everything we can to stand behind Central Coast businesses, especially those run by women,” Burgess said.
“Driving local investment and spending was one of the main reasons we created the Community and Business Women’s Network.”
CWBN, which launched in 2018, provides more than 300 women in business with the information and knowledge they to need to succeed through networking events, business showcases, online forums and professional development opportunities.
“This very welcome financial boost from Greater Bank will allow us to better support our members through some of the toughest trading conditions we’ve ever seen,” Burgess said.
Runners up for the July round were Musicians Making a Difference and Community Fire Education, both receiving $500 to put towards operational costs.
Greater Bank’s Central Coast Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said he was glad to be supporting communities through these tough times.
“We’re proud to be able to support local business women with this small but generous funding contribution which will help them get back on their feet,” Swetnam said.
Central Coast Kids In Need Incorporated, The Attic Theatrical Inc. and Sport Central Coast will all be vying for this month’s funding, with nominations closing August 26.
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Media Release Aug 10
Greater Bank Central Coast