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Gathering gives businesswomen opportunity to meet, network

This weekend marks Year 18 for the annual Tapestry of Women Gathering on Nov. 3. Taking place at the Cochrane RancheHouse from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

This weekend marks Year 18 for the annual Tapestry of Women Gathering on Nov. 3.

Taking place at the Cochrane RancheHouse from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., the ticket price includes both breakfast and lunch, provided by Pats Palate Pleasers, a series of guest speakers from local women in business and plenty of opportunities to meet fellow female entrepreneurs.

“I just want people to know this is a great networking and marketing opportunity,” said Trish Tansley, event vendor coordinator and owner of local homemade gourmet treats company, Purple Dragonfly Delights.

The event is ideal, according to Tansley for any and all women who are either in business or looking to start up their own business.

The line-up of presenters this year includes a range of women in fields such as health, nutrition and horticulture.

Sylvia Harnden, curator of Calgary’s Heritage Park, will be one of the presenters, as will Mireille Hamel, a local CookHouse foodie, cook and supporter of locally-produced food. Ardell Ramage will be making a presentation on gardening and the Cochrane and District Horticultural Society; Andrea Blonsky, chair of the Cochrane Community Gardens Society, will be speaking on gardening in a challenging Alberta climate; Calgary clinical practitioner, Samantha Orthlib will be making a presentation called ‘Five Cornerstones of Dynamic Health & Wellness’; Judy Atkinson will also be hosting an interactive drum circle workshop for everyone to participate in.

“Our registration is still down from last year,” said Tansley. “Tickets are still only $40 and are available at Cochrane Family and Community Support Services at 403-851-2250.”

A number of local vendors will be showcasing their work at the event; contact Tansley at 587-433-8148 for more details.

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