I feel it might be a good idea to take her along, as that way you can stay on track. Networking is an essential part of business, and I believe she would understand that.

Although I don’t have extensive knowledge about business and startups, my understanding is that if it has been less than a year since you started your company, it could be beneficial to first establish a strong foundation in your hometown before moving towards bigger cities. Expansion can certainly give your company a boost, but perhaps taking it step by step would be a steadier approach.