Redland Women In Business
Our Story
In 2003 the Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce identified a need for a dedicated series of events specifically for the business women in Redlands to meet and network. In response, the Redland Women in Business was launched with a series of events held on a regular basis. Typically the events are both inclusive and welcoming, with a general attitude of acceptance and support being expressed towards both members and non-members of the Chamber alike.
Redland Women In Business meetings are designed to inspire and educate, as well as nurture business to business relationships. The formal luncheons feature a keynote presenter, and there is plenty of time for making new friendships and building on existing relationships. The informal events are get-togethers for fostering business relationships, and are typically held at a venue where both food and drink are available for purchase at your own discretion.
RWIB Values
- Ethical and honest behaviour
- Supportive and professional membership
- Networking opportunities
- Sponsorship opportunities
- Fun and friendship
Mission
Create opportunities for women to reap the rewards of sustainable, profitable and strong business in the Redlands.
Vision
To foster an environment where women in business grow through strengthened relationships that encourage them to share and collaborate.
Goal
To deliver regular formal meetings with educational and inspirational topics that alternate with informal networking meetings.
Meet Our Team
Our dynamic team for 2020
Cath Koch
RWIB Chair
Wild Cat Design
Cath is passionate about growing small business with a professional website and marketing program. Managing a small team of staff at Wild Cat Design to provide superior customer service and high quality outcomes for her clients. She is an experienced web developer (over 15 years), graphic designer and multimedia creator (photography, videography & editing) with over 30 years IT experience. Cath has also acquired excellent knowledge around Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) implementation and enjoys helping clients increase their presence in search.
Megan Hunt
RWIB Team Member
Key to Kids
Megan Hunt is a parent and early childhood educator coach. Her business, Key to Kids, was founded in 2015 based on her 15 year teaching career, facilitating the course ‘How to talk so kids will listen & Listen so kids will talk’ (Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish), and becoming a mother herself.
Megan hosts a number of online courses for parents and educators, does guest speaking at kindergartens and childcare facilities, as well as working as a support teacher of students with special needs.
Megan joined RWIB in 2019 and co-chaired the committee in 2020 before stepping down to focus on her studies.
Linda Grieve
RWIB Team Member
The Cage Youth Foundation
Linda is the CEO of The Cage Youth Foundation, a local charity providing support for young people and their families across Redlands Coast. Along with her husband Peter, they also co-pastor C3 Church, Redland Bay, a growing, relevant, multi-generational church.
With her zest for life, Linda passionately believes in the potential of all people and is devoted to Community and the cause of “Making a Difference”, where she places a lot of her time and effort, both through their church and The Cage Youth Foundation. Here she provides a range of support services, counselling, mentoring and school engagement programs.
She is skilled in fundraising, events management, workplace training, business administration, community services, applied psychology, consumer behaviour life skills, mentoring program delivery and social enterprises.
Linda was born and grew up in New Zealand. Linda and Peter, with their two daughters, moved from New Zealand to Brisbane in 1989 and now enjoy life on the Redlands Coast with their now grown & married daughters, their son in law’s and grandchildren, who are all actively involved within this great community of ours.
Vicky Meyers
RWIB Team Member
Home Instead Senior Care
Coming soon.
Christine Kankunnen
RWIB Team Member
Personalised Freight Solutions
Christine is the co-owner of Personalised Freight Solutions, an International Freight Forwarding company supporting customers with their importing and exporting requirements via sea freight, air freight and courier services. PFS is based in the Redlands, bringing global expertise locally. Christine is on the national committee for Women’s International Shipping and Trade Association which assists her passion in helping young women get involved and retain their career path in the logistics industry. Christine’s 2018 goal is to get more involved within the Redlands community by supporting local business and services.
Katie
RWIB Team Member
Coming soon
Lauren
RWIB Team Member
Coming soon
Michelle
RWIB Team Member
Coming soon