Big grins on the faces of participants at the Women in Business paddling event on May 28.

Big grins on the faces of participants at the Women in Business paddling event on May 28.

Paddling posse

A nature-oriented networking event for women took place on Monday, May 28.

A nature-oriented networking event for women took place on Monday, May 28. The 1.5-hour long paddling excursion by kayak and canoe through the Columbia River Wetlands was organized by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Columbia River Kayak and Canoe.

Invermere Valley Echo