Dufferin Women in Business, an organization within the local chamber of commerce, is organizing two events during September.
The first is a dinner and theatre event on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The night begins with dinner at Greystones Inn at 5:30 p.m., followed by the premiere of Step Right Up at Theatre Orangeville at 8 p.m. Cost is $50 plus G.S.T. Tickets are limited and the deadline for registration is Wednesday, Sept. 17. Call 519-941-0490 or email rsvp@gdacc.ca.
On Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., DWIB is holding its monthly networking luncheon, which takes place at Monora Park.
The cost is $22 (early registration) for members or $30 after Sept. 22; non-members pay $30 (early registration) or $35. To register, email rsvp@gdacc.ca or by phone at 519-941-0490.
 
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