Get ready to Connect!
Are you ready for a transformative networking experience that celebrates and connects women in business? Look no further than WESK Connect!
WESK Connect is a monthly networking event designed to spotlight accomplished entrepreneurs and businesspeople. Our aim is to provide a platform for sharing insights, stories, and knowledge, fostering meaningful connections among business professionals. Did we mention registration, appetizers, a beverage of your choice, and entry to win a door prize are all free?
This event is designed to celebrate, connect, and elevate female leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. WESK Connect embodies the spirit of our successful Uncorked and Shaken with a Twist series but with a fresh look and feel. We are bringing you a relaxed and inviting setting with a more direct focus on connectivity, networking and candor. The format of the event is as follows:
- 5:00 – 5:45PM: Check-in, Networking, Optional Networking Activity
- 5:45 – 6:30PM: Introductions, Candid Conversation with Featured Guest
- 6:30 – 6:45PM: Q&A
- 6:45 – 7:00PM: Networking
This month, we are welcoming Susan Bater as our Featured Guest, with Shawna Nelson as our Host!
Featured Guest: Susan Bater
Susan Bater is a changemaker and innovative professional with over 30 years of experience working with adults, youth, and children with disabilities. She is an active collaborator with stakeholder groups, including nonprofit organizations, businesses, government, and people with disabilities.
Susan is the manager of the Community Futures Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. She assists 29 Community Futures offices support the success of rural entrepreneurs with health conditions or disabilities. Susan values rural living and feels fortunate to work, live and raise her family in a rural community. Susan comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was previously self-employed for 10 years as a sign language interpreter and consultant.
Host: Shawna Nelson
Energetic, passionate, fierce are a few words to describe Shawna’s tenacious approach towards work or in life. With over 35 years’ experience in the hotel, hospitality, and tourism industry, Shawna has worked in several major hotel chains and management companies in the role of Director of Sales, Marketing and Event Management. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, with a Major in Food Administration at the University of Saskatchewan. Currently, she is excited to announce her new entrepreneurial start as CEO of Nelson Strategic Solutions.
Shawna has built a reputation as a connector and supporter and a strong advocate for Business locally, provincially, and nationally, having served on the board for the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, Past Chair of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, and represented Saskatchewan on a national level on the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Board. Currently she serves on the Tourism Saskatchewan board and Chair of the Governance committee.
Recognized for her commitment for giving back and for her contributions in business in our province she was nominated by the YWCA Women of Distinction for Community Involvement and Professions/Management Award, recipient of the Athena Leadership Award by the Business and Professional Women of Saskatoon and most recently received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal.
Lifting and supporting women, channeling the power of collaboration, building genuine and authentic relationships, while throwing in a whole lot of fun, was the premise behind Shaken with a Twist Networking Event. By helping another woman rise, we all shine… and as creator and host for the past 13 years of this event, the spotlight was shone on many inspirational stories of talented women we have right here in our own backyard. As co-host of the new WESK CONNECT Event, she is thrilled to be back at it, for when women support each other, there is no limit as to what we can accomplish.
To recharge on her list is relaxing at the family cabin at Candle Lake, playing a round of golf, fitting in some travel, taking in a sports game or music concert while connecting over conversations enjoying good food and wine with old and new friends.
Without the incredible support of partners and sponsors, WESK would be unable to offer the extensive wraparound support our women entrepreneurs need. It is through our partnerships and sponsorships that we are able to extend our impact far beyond our core services. We would like to thank:
Presenting Sponsor
Networking Sponsor
Beverage Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
