Thursday 13th February 7.30pm-9pm

OUR FIRST VIRTUAL OF 2025!

Grab a coffee or cuppa and join us online for our Canva Masterclass with our very own Karen Simpson from the events team and Rebecca Corbett from Kitchens by Hughes and Innes and Becky's Bakery.

Canva for anyone who hasn't come across it before, is an easy-to-use platform for creating professional-quality graphic designs, even if you are a design novice. Canva simplifies the design process by offering a wide range of templates, drag-and-drop functionality and customisable features. It is used for creating a variety of visual content, including social media posts, presentations, marketing materials, logos and much more. Its purpose is to help individuals, businesses and organisations create eye-catching visuals quickly and efficiently, without the need for advanced design skills or expensive software. In other words, its a life saver for anyone in business or running a business, saving you time and money.

Karen and Rebecca will take you through some of the most popular ways to use Canva, guiding you step by step through how to use it and some of its free and pro features. The session will be recorded and the link will be available to watch for 2 weeks after the session should you wish to replay it. If you want to join and have a go in real time, then please create a free Canva account before the event. You can do this by visiting www.canva.com.

The evening will round off with a quick Q and A and a change to network with other attendees in our "share your business breakout rooms."

Our virtual events are very purse friendly, with ALL MONEY RAISED GOING TOWARDS OUR CHARITY OF THE YEAR: RASASH (Rape & Sexual Abuse Service Highland). So get your ticket now and help kickstart our fundraising for 2025.

Thursday 6th March from 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Highland Business Women

This year, International Women’s Day is all about Accelerate Action – and our event is designed to help you take meaningful steps forward, personally and professionally.

Join us at Lochardil House on Thursday 6th March from 6.30pm to 9.30pm for a memorable evening celebrating the achievements and contributions of women in business. This inspiring event will bring together women from diverse backgrounds to network, share experiences and empower one another.

Hosted by the brilliant Nicky Marr, our evening will feature a panel of remarkable Highland businesswomen:

Dawn Bartlett from Daisy and Stanley

Áine Uí Ghiollagáin from Deep Miner

Karen Kennedy from Kennedy Accountancy

Linda MacPhee, Aftersales Director at Dicksons of Inverness

With thought-provoking discussions and a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the heart of the Highlands, this event is not to be missed. Whether you're a professional, entrepreneur or simply passionate about championing women in business, this is your opportunity to connect, celebrate and accelerate action in style.

The evening will begin with a warm welcome and a sit-down dinner featuring a delicious two-course meal. If you have dietary requirements, please share these when booking your ticket.

Member and non-member tickets are available, but act fast – last year’s event sold out!

Booking closes at 12 noon on Thursday 20th February 2025, so secure your spot today.

Let’s come together to celebrate and take action this International Women’s Day!