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.

​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

​Scholarship Committee 
Chair - Emma Freeman
Co-Chair - 

Sunshine Committee  
Chair - Megan Ennis, Owner
Citrus Lending, Inc.
Co-Chair - Emma Freeman
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​Membership
Chair - Lindsay Platz, Branch Manager
Insight Credit Union - Inverness
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 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:
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Deena Afflerbach
The Hagar Group

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

​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

Susan Quenelle
​Friends of Citrus and the Nature Coast

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