The Athena Network is the Uk's Premier Networking Organisation for women. We offer fun but structured lunch time meetings once a month open to business women from a wide variety of professions. This is a great way to make key contacts for business ladies who are looking to grow their own or an employers buisesses form stategic partnerships and create alliances with like-minded people. The Spalding group meets on every 4th Wednesday of the month at The Cley Hall Hotel in Spalding between 12 and 2pm. In addition to this a new group is set to launch in Peterborough on 14th October, 2008 and another to follow in Stamford in the New Year. The great thing about Athena is that members are encouraged to form strategic alliances and there is no pressure to make referrals on behalf or to other businesses this just seems to happen naturally as a matter of course as members begin to form professional relationships and trust is establishedThe added benefits of membership are the opportunities to promote your own business, network with other members and visitors (all local business women). Receive business training, listen to inspiring guest speakers. Visit other Groups in the Athena Network. Free 2 hours networking strategy training offered to each member. National Athena Website, On line Social Networking and New for Autumn, Spalding Athena Blog supporting members in promoting of their companies and business events. In addition Cappuccino Connections informal networking over coffee once a month is open to all local business ladies. We also facilitate business and personal development workshops, on-line tele-training and much, much moreFor the chance to experience a structured, fun and refreshing way to network and do business you are invited to contact Nycollette Williams, Regional Director of Fenlands & Rutland's Groups.