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PEIBWA is a network of women entrepreneurs and business professionals from across PEI. Our membership represents women at all stages of their careers and businesses — from start-up entrepreneurs, established business owners, and mid-career business professionals, to dynamic rural entrepreneurs, newcomers launching their businesses, students, and more.

PEIBWA provides members with one-on-one business advising, free workshops, exclusive member events, opportunities to showcase your business, co-working space, networking events, training, micro grants, support programs, and discounts on signature events such as the annual Symposium, and more.

Join a dynamic community of business women from across PEI — become a PEIBWA Member!

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER BENEFITS

MEMBER HIGHLIGHT: Tell us your story! Submit your member business profile to be included in an upcoming e-newsletter and PEIBWA's social media channels. Log-in to the Member's Only area to submit.

MEMBER EVENTS: Do you have an upcoming event that you'd like to share in our newsletter upcoming e-newsletter and PEIBWA's social media channels? Log-in to the Member's Only area to submit.

MEMBER NEWS: Exciting news about your company to promote with our members and readership. Log-in to the Member's Only area to submit.

MEMBER ACCESS TO FLAGSHIP: Save up to 70% with PUROLATOR, UPS, FEDEX, CANPAR, DICOM and DHL. One shipping website to compare and ship!

  • Save up to 70% on the regular courier tariffs.

  • Free access to the FlagShip shipping system where you can make quotes, shipments, print the labels, manage your returns, have free pickup, receive automated tracking notifications, and more.

  • One weekly consolidated invoice for all your shipments.

  • Ship everywhere in Canada and Internationally, import/export.

  • Skid shipments service available for North America.

  • Direct customer support from FlagShip.

  • The reliability of a successful Canadian business since 2005.


PEIBWA MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

PEIBWA offers 5 membership levels to suit your organization’s needs:

  • Student/Retired ($25.00 + HST): Individual attending post-secondary program or a retired businessperson or retired professional (must demonstrate eligibility) 
  • Individual/Small Business ($78.75 + HST): Business with 3 employees or less, whether incorporated or not, including individuals and non-profit organizations or associations. 
  • Business ($157.50 + HST): Business with more than 3 employees, whether incorporated or not, including individuals and non-profit organizations or associations
  • Patron ($262.50 + HST): Corporations or government departments/agencies wishing to be a supporting member of the Association
  • Corporate Partner ($500 + HST):  Corporate Partnerships offer innovative opportunities for collaboration and promotion for larger organizations wishing to sponsor PEIBWA 

Membership Level

Number of Members included in Bundle

Annual Membership Fee (without HST)

Annual Membership Fee (including HST)

Student / Retired

1

$25.00

$28.75

Individual / Small Business

3

$78.75

$90.56

Business

10

$157.50

$181.13

Patron

1

$262.50

$301.88

Corporate Partner

25

$500.00

$575.00

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Have PEIBWA membership fees increased?

No! There has been no increase to fees for 2022 for any of the membership levels. You will continue to receive member discounts to attend PEIBWA events such as workshops and our annual Symposium.. 

2. How has the membership billing changed this year?

PEIBWA has moved to a standard annual renewal date of June 1.

3. Can I pay my membership fee by e-transfer?

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to process e-transfers but are hoping to offer that service in the future. We can accept all major credit cards or you may make a payment by cheque addressed to PEIBWA to be mailed or dropped off during regular business hours at: 25 Queen Street, Suite 25, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4A2.  (NOTE: Cheques can also be dropped off at the Rural Women's Business Centre in Central Bedeque, PE.

4. Will my account auto-renew in June 2022 (and subsequent years)?

Yes! All active accounts will be set to auto-renew. This will make it easier to enjoy the benefits of membership long-term without having to worry about taking care of this task each year.  Simply select the payment options on your profile to indicate which method of payment you would like to use. Should you prefer not to automatically renew your membership, you will need to deselect the auto-renew option on your profile.

5. Can I change my membership level part way through the year?

No, not until the new membership year, ie June. You would make that change when you renew your membership.

6. How can I get a copy of my receipt or invoice?

Log into your PEIBWA member account at PEIBWA site and under your Member Profile select Invoices and Receipts. You will find all member associated payments and invoicing.

JOIN NOW! 

You can pay for an annual membership safely and securely on this site with any major credit card (AMEX, VISA & MasterCard) - and your membership will be activated immediately. Or, you can select to pay by cheque and your membership will be activated on receipt of payment.