February 2025 Newsletter 📬
💕 February News & Views
Inside this issue:
Hello February!
The nights are stretching, the snowdrops are out, and PBN is buzzing with activity! Huge thanks to our fab committee and members for filling every event with empowerment, inspiration and support. 💪
🌟 Event Highlights
February HiveMind – A brilliant session with Alan Martin on mastering LinkedIn, plus Donna Cromb from Barclays sharing business support, and Fiona Perry from Flying Smiles inspiring us with her plans to take her mobile hygienist service to America! 🦷✈️
Perthshire Chamber Lunch – Pauline and Jan joined a collaborative networking event at the stunning new Y Centre – a £6 million YMCA redevelopment packed with energy, innovation, and community spirit.
📅 Upcoming Events
HiveMind – Fri 7 March
Aileen McGowan (Business Gateway) on employing staff & HR topics.Netwalking – Sun 16 March
Relaxed stroll around the North Inch with Aileen Hodgson (K9-Kind) — dogs & buggies welcome! 🐾HiveMind – Fri 4 April
Emma Wilson (Pink Spaghetti) on productivity tips.PBN AGM – Fri 25 April, 7pm @ Mercure Hotel
Join us for updates, networking, and a fireside chat with a special guest!
💪 Empowerment & Resilience Programme
Cohort 1 is underway, and we’re opening the waitlist for Cohort 2 starting late April! Email info@pbn.org.uk to register your interest.
🌱 Partner News
Perthshire Artisans – Applications Now Open for Creative Local Businesses.
Regional EDGE Pitching Day – Mon 24 Feb, Perth Civic Hall – Watch local entrepreneurs compete for £100k in funding.
Tayside Meet the Buyer 2025 – Great networking and procurement opportunities.
💫 Member Spotlight – Sarah Smith, Unlock Your Past
Discover your Scottish roots with personalised genealogy research and storytelling. Gift vouchers available — quote PBN for special offers! ✉️ sarah@unlockyourpast.co.uk
📚 GrowBiz Learning
Free workshops on marketing, LinkedIn, and business growth — open to all PBN members.
🐝 Stay Connected
Join our HiveMind Facebook group for advice, support, and collaboration.
Update your MemberMojo profile — add a photo and engaging bio so we can spotlight you next!
