Our Objectives

Connections is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide a safe, accepting forum for women in business. Political campaigns or endorsements will not be participated in.

The primary objectives include:

• To promote opportunities to share leads, referral and activities
• To provide networking groups for business women
• To sponsor educational events for both women in business & young women in schools
• To compile a roster of local women in business in the form of a directory
• To publish a newsletter announce upcoming events of interest
• To sponsor dinner and breakfast meetings
• To sponsor community service for women in need

Benefits of Membership

Benefits of Membership

Attend Network Meetings
Annual Directory Listing (hard copy version)
Online Member Directory Listing
Present what you do in our 2-minute spotlight
Join our Member Yahoo Group
Share About Your Community Affiliations

Being a member of Connections offers women an opportunity to share leads, referrals and promote upcoming events. It provides a way to find and build referral partnerships that will help your business to grow. We share ideas, meals, referral sources, and resources. We network by regularly attending meetings, socializing, establishing relationships in and out of meetings, sharing about our business endeavors and community affiliations, and acknowledging other member services and referrals during portions of our fun filled, structured, and unique meetings.

Each member of Connections enjoys her own professional profile, highlighting experience, background and links to website. Plus, special postings are available to promote events, specials, and discounts. Members who advertise their events through the Connections website may post details to our network calendar so other members can easily sign up to attend.

Member meetings are rich with education, inspiration, motivation, and fellowship. Our speakers are specially selected to serve our ever evolving needs. We promote keys for success such as clarity, credibility, and visibility. Members often have an opportunity to practice their newly learned skills during our regular meetings.

An integral part of success is being involved and expanding your network. Connections raises funds to help support higher education re-entry grants for women attending Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University. We also encourage members to establish community affiliations and to volunteer within this organization.

How to Be More Visible in Connections

Showcase your business by donating to our Meeting Raffle Volunteer to:

• Assist at the Meeting Registration
• Be a Greeter at a Meeting
• Join the Board of Directors
• Be a Board Committee Chair or Member
• Help with Special Events
• Become a Member Ambassador