Networking for Introverts, Business Owners and Women Who Are Done Going It Alone

When true economic independence for women was still a radical idea, a group of Rochester women showed up through a blizzard in 1978 to change that. Nearly 50 years later Rochester Women's Network has over 200 members and is still growing, and Kristi Mitchell, board member and Marketing Committee co-chair, is one of the people making sure it stays that way.Discover what makes RWN different from every other networking group in the city, including a deep lineup of Special Interest Groups spanning everything from wine and hiking to book club, motherhood and the Geek Squad, designed to help members build real relationships around shared interests rather than awkward small talk at oversized events. Kristi joined within six months of launching her own business and shares what she found there that she could not find anywhere else.Members range from young professionals to retired women who stay involved because the community gives them purpose, men are welcome as allies and participants, and RWN's recent community partnerships include the Breast Cancer Coalition walk, a Habitat for Humanity women build team and holiday donations to Margaret's House. For women working in male dominated industries, solo business owners craving a peer network or anyone simply looking to show up for other women in Rochester, RWN has a place for you.Visit rwn.org to explore upcoming events, many of which are free and open to the public, and follow along on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.