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.

​2022 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 
Gwen Klaiber, Tangible Personal Property Manager
Citrus County Property Appraiser

Chamber Liaison
Corrine Sachewicz, Member Relations Manager
​Citrus County Chamber of Commerce

Secretary 


Financial Liaison 
Megan Ennis, Owner
Citrus Lending, Inc.
   
COMMITTEES

​Scholarship Committee 
Chair - Deena Afflerbach
The Hagar Group
Co-Chair - Melissa Bowermaster, Executive Director
Jessie's Place - Citrus Co. Children's Advocacy Center

Sunshine Committee  
Chair - Rebecca Martin
Owner/Consultant
Co-Chair - ​
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​Membership
Chair - Jacky Moore, Branch Supervisor
Citrus County Library System
Co-Chair - Gwen Klaiber, Tangible Personal Property Manager
Citrus County Property Appraiser
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Luncheon Committee
Chair - Lorrie Hamilton, Market Leader
BB&T - Crystal River
Co-Chair -  
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Special Events Committee
Chair - Anne Farrior, Real Estate Agent
Exit Realty Leaders, Inc.
Co-Chair- Lorrie Hamilton, Market Leader
BB&T - Crystal River

Lillian Smith Penny Harvest  
Chair - Wendy Cash, Director of Advancement
Seven Rivers Christian School
Co-Chair - 

ADDITIONAL MEMBERS:

Janel Boshoff, Owner/General Manager
​Ace Handyman Services, Citrus County

Melissa Bowermaster, Executive Director
Jessie's Place - Citrus Co. Children's Advocacy Center

Rosa Langham, Laundry Supervisor
​CoreCivic

Cynthia Lopell, Designer/Producer
CL22  Designs & Productions

Jen Magradze, Owner
Fishcreek Glampground

Kim Newsome, General Manager
Office Max/Office Depot Inverness
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​Michelle Slaughter, Business Manager
CoreCivic

Susan Quenelle, Program Director
​Friends of Citrus and the Nature Coast

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