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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.

2019 OFFICERS

Chairperson 
Helen Greene, Physician Liaison
21st Century Oncology
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Co-Chairperson  
Lindsay Platz, Co-Owner
Insight Credit Union

Secretary 
Terry Jolly, Client Service Professional
Dallaire & Associates, CPA's
Public Certified Accountants

Financial Liaison 
Amber Wiggins
Citrus County Chronicle

​Past Chair 
Sue Fullerton, Owner
Walk Don't Run Travel & Healthy Living Solution

Chamber Liaison
Corrine Sachewicz, Administrative Manager
​Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
   
COMMITTEES

Women's HEALTH & FITNESS Expo 
Chair - Amber Wiggins
Citrus County Chronicle 

Team Leader - Barbara Ferrara, Quality Assurance Manager
CoreCivic
​Team Leader - Michelle Slaughter, Business Manager
CoreCivic
Team Leader - Amy Worsham, General Manager
Office Max/Office Depot Inverness

Scholarship Committee 
Chair - Carol Lee Johnson, Sr. Director
Mary Kay Cosmetics

Sunshine Committee  
Chair - Josie Coury
Mary Kay
Co-Chair - Gwen Klaiber, Tangible Personal Property Manager
Citrus County Property Appraiser

Membership
Chair - Gwen Klaiber

Luncheon Committee
Chair - Rosann "Rose" Strawn, Family Services Director 
Habitat for Humanity of Citrus County, Inc.
Co-Chair - Lorrie Hamilton, Market Leader
BB&T

Special Events Committee
Chair - Anne Farrior, Real Estate Agent
Exit Realty Leaders, Inc.
Co-Chair- Lorrie Hamilton, Market Leader
BB&T

Lillian Smith Penny Harvest  
Chair - Sue Fullerton, Owner
Walk Don't Run Travel & Healthy Living Solution
Co-Chair 
Terry Jolly, Client Service Professional
​Dallaire & Associates, CPA's
Public Certified Accountants

ADDITIONAL MEMBERS:
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Melissa Bowermaster
Jessie's Place - Citrus Co. Children's Advocacy Center

Wendy Cash, Director of Advancement
Seven Rivers Christian School

Rhonda Distel, Realtor/Business Broker
Active Agent Realty

Megan Ennis, Owner
Citrus Lending, Inc.

​Rebecca Martin
Owner/Consultant
 

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