Start Your Own Chapter
Starting your own Women In Networking Chapter is an exciting way to grow your business and help other entrepreneurs do the same. Our simple meeting format and informal nature make growing your business a snap. Invest a few hours a month and watch the impact it will have on the growth and success of your business. If there is not a Women In Networking Chapter in your community, you have the option to start one!
Take a Step Forward
With nothing to lose and so much to gain; consider giving us a try by visiting a local chapter meeting. Be prepared for an invigorating and inspiring experience. It’s a cinch to join and start reaping the multiple benefits of Membership!
Contact the Chapter Administrator or our founder, Michelle Aspelin at 952-484-6015 and “Get Connected”!
Here’s what the initial Waconia Chapter Leader had to say about starting their new Chapter…
“Thank you, Michelle, for all your help and support! We truly appreciate it. You have made it possible for us to get this running in just a few weeks. Without you, it would have taken months. Thank you for the jumpstart! I feel privileged and honored to be a part of this group. You guys are all so awesome!”
~ Jan Held, Waconia Chapter Leader
Ridgeview Medical Center
Begin with Women You Know
To start a Women In Networking Chapter, gather a group of 3 or more business-minded women. Tell them about the website and see if they’d be interested to start a chapter with you. To get the ball rolling, the founding members can choose a Leadership position that best fits their skills or invite more members to join and have official nominations. Keep in mind, one of the goals of Women In Networking is to keep it simple.
Once you have your core group, set your kick-off meeting date for 2 months out. Before your first meeting, begin to talk to other women business owners you know and invite them to “try it out” as a guest at the first meeting. Let them attend 2 meetings to help them decide if it’s a good fit for them. If they like it, ask for a Membership Application after the 2nd meeting to confirm their commitment to the group. Have the Membership Committee approve their application before the 3rd meeting.
Encouraging current Members to invite guests is a wonderful way to build your membership. It’s much easier to get the group started with 4-5 members and let it grow naturally. We all know how powerful word-of-mouth can help with our own business.
Exclusive Members per Industry
One of the benefits of Women In Networking is that each Chapter accepts only one member per industry. The Membership Committee works to make sure there aren’t any conflicts between members. Our Guide to Successful Networking booklet explains membership benefits and policies in detail along with information about administration, dues, meeting agendas and more.
Ask a Chapter Administrator or our Women In Networking Administrator for a free booklet.
It’s that easy.
Women In Networking
Administrator/Founder
Michelle Aspelin
getconnected@win-mn.com
952-484-6015
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