NEW Canada mixer brings opportunity to network

On Monday, the Network of Executive Women Canada (NEW) organized a summer mixer at Mondello Ristorante in Mississauga, Ont., which brought out a strong contingent of the retail and consumer goods products professionals.

Amid the relaxed atmosphere, the some 70 female industry executives shared experiences and got to know one another better.

More than a year after its formation, the organization's mission is anchored around three pillars: dialogue, inclusion and a catalyst for development.

NEW isn’t entirely, however. It was launched in the U.S. a decade ago, where it now has 15 chapters and 3,000 members. The Canadian office is the first outside of America.

A fall event is in the works.