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 - Membership Chair - Jacky Moore, Branch Supervisor Citrus County Library System Co-Chair - Gwen Klaiber, Tangible Personal Property Manager Citrus County Property Appraiser Luncheon Committee Chair - Lorrie Hamilton, Market Leader BB&T - Crystal River Co-Chair - 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 Michelle Slaughter, Business Manager CoreCivic Susan Quenelle, Program Director Friends of Citrus and the Nature Coast Find us on Facebook for the latest on BWA events and more!
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