A woman who runs her own sales consultancy has been elected the new chairman of Elmbridge Women in Business (EWiB).

Amanda Fisackerly runs Weybridge-based Fizz and has over 25 years of sales experience.

She said: “I am pleased and honoured to be taking the EWiB chair.

"EWiB offers women productive networking, personal and professional development in a collaborative supportive environment.

“I’ve met a mix of like-minded women who have actively listened, assisted and consistently inspired me. It’s a great opportunity to share the trials and tribulations of commercial life, to network and learn new things.”

Amanda has worked with the EWiB committee to devise a new schedule of events at the Ship Hotel in Weybridge, starting in September.

On Thursday, September 10, Heather Powell will give a talk entitled How to keep afloat in a recession.

All events, which start at 6.30pm, include time for informal networking over a buffet supper.

Membership costs £75 a year, and includes a listing in the Members’ Directory and links with other business organisations.

For more information, visit ewib.co.uk.

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