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Our Mission
The Business Women's Alliance of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce's mission is to empower and develop women through education, networking, mentoring and partnerships, and to promote opportunities for all women throughout Citrus County. Beyond Our Mission Through its scholarship program, the BWA supports female students in furthering their education in academic and career studies. Who We Are The BWA is composed of an active group of businesswomen - all Chamber members in good standing. How to Join Us The BWA welcomes guests at our monthly general membership meetings. Check the Chamber's website for dates and locations. Membership in the BWA is limited to 25 active businesswomen. Interested parties should attend a meeting or contact the Chamber for more information. Vacancies occur periodically. Achieving Our Mission The BWA invites you to our networking and program events, which are open to the public. Dates of our upcoming events are on the Chamber's website or contact the Chamber directly. Networking Luncheons Learn effective networking skills, connect with other businesswomen, establish relationships and develop business possibilities. The three networking luncheons help fund scholarships each year. Sponsorships are available to promote your business and/or organization. Women's Health and Fitness Expo This popular annual event helps educate women and those around them about their health, fitness and wellness. There are opportunities for pampering and for discussions with health and fitness product and service providers. Sponsorships are available to promote your business or organization. Scholarships for Women Funded by our quarterly events, the BWA awards scholarships for academic and career studies to local high school seniors as well as Withlacoochee Technical College students. Penny Harvest With funds from the Penny Harvest jars placed at local businesses, the BWA assists women sponsored local non-profit organizations. Small, one-time grants are offered to further career education or employment opportunities. 
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2021 OFFICERS
Chairperson Gwen Klaiber, Tangible Personal Property Manager Citrus County Property Appraiser Co-Chairperson Lindsay Platz, Branch Manager Insight Credit Union - Inverness Immediate Past Chair Helen Greene, Physician Liaison Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute Chamber Liaison Corrine Sachewicz, Administrative Manager Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Secretary Michele Slaughter, Business Manager CoreCivic Financial Liaison Megan Ennis, Owner Citrus Lending, Inc. COMMITTEES Women's HEALTH & FITNESS Expo Chair - Amber Manz Wiggins Citrus County Chronicle Co-Chair - Betsy Schwartz Birth in the Know Scholarship Committee Chair - Emma Freeman, Sr. Processor/Admin. Asst. Citrus Title Co. Co-Chair - Sunshine Committee Chair - Megan Ennis, Owner Citrus Lending, Inc. Co-Chair - Emma Freeman, Sr. Processor/Admin. Asst. Citrus Title Co. Membership Chair - Lindsay Platz, Branch Manager Insight Credit Union - Inverness Co-Chair - Gwen Klaiber, Tangible Personal Property Manager Citrus County Property Appraiser Luncheon Committee Chair - Lorrie Hamilton, Market Leader BB&T now Truist - Beverly Hills Co-Chair - Rosann "Rose" Strawn Special Events Committee Chair - Anne Farrior, Real Estate Agent Exit Realty Leaders, Inc. Co-Chair- Lorrie Hamilton, Market Leader BB&T now Truist - Beverly Hills Lillian Smith Penny Harvest Chair - Wendy Cash, Director of Advancement Seven Rivers Christian School Co-Chair - Rachel Riley, Director of Nursing Citrus Memorial Hospital ADDITIONAL MEMBERS: Deena Afflerbach The Hagar Group Melissa Bowermaster, Executive Director Jessie's Place - Citrus Co. Children's Advocacy Center Carole Lee Johnson, Sr. Sales Director Mary Kay Cosmetics Terry Jolly, Associate Member Rosa Langham, Laundry Supervisor Core Civic Cynthia Lopell, Owner CL22 Designs & Productions Rebecca Martin Owner/Consultant Kim Newsome, General Manager Office Depot/OfficeMax 
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