In 2009, DPWN had a vision of offering their chapter members another source of networking, business support and lead generation to small businesses, hence the inception of the DPWN Virtual Community. This Virtual Community aims to provide a space to continue reflecting on the issues that small businesses face, to exchange information and to learn from one another.

The Community is made up of members from various professional backgrounds from all around the world. To see who makes up our community, please visit MEMBERS If you’re interested in becoming part of the community or getting more information, please visit the JOIN NOW page.

The Virtual Community has several components to help its members discuss issues of concern, share resources and information, and keep abreast of recent developments in the field:

DPWN SALON is where the action happens! The salon provides topical conversations through discussion forums. Socialize online by meeting new people, share information, experiences and stories, and take interest in others. Communities like this often focus around bulletin boards and chat rooms. You must be a member of the community to access the forum. If you are not already a member, please sign up here.

eCOACHING provides members access to business coaches or mentors to assist women and men in starting or growing a business. You can also participate in scheduled online chats with professionals that can provide business advice. You must be a member of the community to access this area. If you are not already a member, please sign up here.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES is a forum where you can read and contribute to the ongoing discussions, share or ask for information or start a discussion of your own. You must be a member of the community to access this area. If you are not already a member, please sign up here.

LEADS & NEEDS contains discussions and broadcasts regarding service needs that other members can view and respond. Members of the community can create new discussions and respond by signing in and clicking on the Leads & Needs forum.

EXPERT’S CORNER contains opinion pieces and articles written by members of the community and guest contributors. The features are available to members only. Members of the community can submit articles by signing in and creating a new discussion piece.

VIRTUAL EVENTS show important dates of virtual conferences, seminars and other activities related to small business owners.

ONLINE CHAT lets you participate in scheduled online chats with professionals that can provide business advice. You must be a member of the community to access this area. If you are not already a member, please sign up here.