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We are a network of women professionals who support one another by sharing successful techniques, systems, products, referrals, and services in order to grow our businesses.

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Women In Networking LLC

 

 

Welcome to Women In Networking

 

Looking for answers for your business? Not sure who to ask? Want to bounce ideas off a fellow small business owner? Consider the fresh approach of Women In Networking!

 

Women In Networking LLC was formally established in October 2005 as a networking group for women business owners in the western metro area of Minneapolis. Members meet on a monthly basis over lunch to share successful business techniques, systems and services with one another. There are no referral requirements. Our current members are found on the Membership Directory page. If you are interested in starting your own Chapter, please contact Michelle Aspelin at 952-484-6015 or getconnected@win-mn.com

 

New Books have been added to the Books We Love Page, check it out. If you click thru to Amazon from our site, we can earn money towards purchasing books for a WIN Library we can all benefit from! So ANYTIME you want to go to Amazon, come to the WIN site first, click on the Amazon link on the Books We Love page and help us earn FREE Books!

 

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By meeting with fellow women business owners on a regular basis, you have the opportunity to share ideas and successes. Especially for those solo business owners. If you are missing the a supportive environment and a way to gather smart idea, consider checking out Women In Networking LLC. Our network stretches far beyond our monthly meetings. 


Why Members Join and Stay in the Women In Networking Chapter

Members join because they benefit from the connections made at the monthly meetings. They come back because they develop friendships that go beyond the monthly meetings. “Simply Social” events are opportunities to further acquaint members on a quarterly basis, and as members develop trust in and with each other, they recognize the gold mine of information, resources, and opportunities that are rooted within the group. Members become a great addition to your “sales force” by working “for you” throughout the month.

 

Comments from Carol Pitz of Ameriprise Financial Services...

“As the founder and leader of Women In Networking, Michelle is dynamic, original and focused. She exudes a passion for networking with sincerity as well as an insatiable quest for learning. A natural teacher, Michelle is approachable, patient and helpful. She drives her business in a positive (never pushy) direction and genuinely encourages the success of others. I truly look forward to every opportunity that I have to spend time with Michelle both inside and outside of WIN meetings. She provides great insight and inspires me to reach a little bit higher in building my own business.”


 


 

 

What exactly is Women In Networking LLC?

Women in Networking is based on support and networking. We share ideas and do a brainstorming activity each month, prepared by the host. We take turns hosting the meeting so each member has an opportunity to highlight their organization with an informative 5 minute commercial. Members give a 60 second commercial each month letting us know what support they need and special referral requests. We end with a fun door prize drawing. We don't meet weekly in the wee hours of the morning. We don't track and tally referrals. We don't have quotas. We have fun getting to know one another and the business we are promoting. We become friends and meet outside of our monthly meetings. We are now starting quarterly "Simply Social" events to do just that, socialize and build relationships. If you'd like to know more about the value of membership, simply ask any member. They would be happy to share their experience with you. See our Membership Directory for current members.

 

“Michelle is so enterprenurial and a go getter. She has a vision and is able to see it through. When she started Women in Networking in MN, the concept of local women coming together to share information and also promote one another, didn't take long to catch on. Now there is even another chapter. Michelle wants everyone to suceed. WIN is a way for us to support one another, especially in this economy. The meetings are somewhat structured with specific education. Everyone shares. For example, we may talk about how to market our business and even partner together. This is different from most networking groups. It isn't just about referrals. What also makes it work is we meet once a month and when you are small business owners, that seems to fit most of our schedules. I love these women and respect them. This is the group to be in thanks to Michelle!!”

~ Jane Friedman, V2K Window Decor and More