| Bridgeport |
Women's Leadership Network |
Bridgeport Regional Business Council |
Natalie Pryce |
203-644-7105 |
natalie@brbc.org |
A smart option for women who want to plug into an established business community, build visibility, and take on leadership opportunities. |
| Central Connecticut |
PowHERful Connections Women's Networking Series |
Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce |
Katie D'Agostino |
860-584-4726 |
k.dagostino@centralctchambers.org |
A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Central Connecticut |
Women's Council of Realtors - Central Connecticut |
Women's Council of Realtors |
Melissa Guerrero |
860-970-8274 |
melgotyourkeys@gmail.com |
A strong choice for women in real estate who want referral-driven relationships, leadership opportunities, and a respected professional network. |
| Connecticut (statewide) |
Connecticut Society for Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP-CT) |
Chapter of the Society of Women Environmental Professionals |
Deborah Brancato |
203-252-2648 |
dbrancato@carmodylaw.com |
A strong community for women in environmental fields who want professional support, learning, and peers who understand the work. |
| Connecticut (statewide) |
Connecticut Women's Club |
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Michelle Garside |
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michelle@connecticutwomensclub.com |
A welcoming community for women who want local connections, confidence-building, and steady opportunities to learn and engage. |
| Connecticut (statewide) |
CREW CT |
CREW Network |
Laura Bellotti Cardillo |
860-424-4309 |
lcardillo@pullcom.com |
A great option for women in commercial real estate who want business connections, referrals, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. |
| Connecticut (statewide) |
CT ACE Women's Network |
American Council on Education (ACE) Women's Network |
Kaydian Reid |
860-231-5843 |
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A smart option for women who want to plug into an established business community, build visibility, and take on leadership opportunities. |
| Connecticut (statewide) |
WIB-Connecticut |
Women In Bio |
Candy Hwang |
877-717-5273 |
info@womeninbio.org |
Women In Bio is a great fit for women in life sciences who want industry connections, career development, and a supportive peer community. |
| Connecticut (statewide) |
Women in Business CT |
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Elizabeth Uccello |
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info@womeninbusinessct.com |
A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Connecticut (statewide) |
Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Connecticut Chapter |
Women in Manufacturing Association |
Christine Marcin |
216-503-5700 |
chapters@womeninmfg.org |
Women in Manufacturing gives members niche industry connections, professional development, and a stronger voice in a field where peer support matters. |
| Connecticut (statewide) |
Women of Leadership (WOL) |
ACG Connecticut |
Elizabeth Cahill |
203-489-0381 |
acgconnecticut@acg.org |
A strong fit for women who want leadership development, encouragement, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Connecticut (statewide) |
Women's Council of Realtors - Connecticut State |
Women's Council of Realtors |
Shanyelle Young |
860-593-0599 |
shanyelley@gmail.com |
A strong choice for women in real estate who want referral-driven relationships, leadership opportunities, and a respected professional network. |
| Connecticut / Westchester |
100 Women in Finance - CT / Westchester |
100 Women in Finance |
Marla Dans |
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A prestigious network for women in finance who want high-caliber connections, learning opportunities, and long-term career support. |
| Danbury |
Women's Business Council |
Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce |
JoAnn Cueva |
203-743-5565 |
joann@danburychamber.com |
A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Eastern Connecticut |
Women's Council of Realtors - Eastern Connecticut |
Women's Council of Realtors |
Meghan Meyerhoff |
— |
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A strong choice for women in real estate who want referral-driven relationships, leadership opportunities, and a respected professional network. |
| Fairfield County |
Women's Business League - Fairfield County Chapter |
Women's Business League |
Kathleen Atkins |
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Women’s Business League stands out for its welcoming chapter model, practical education, and high-energy networking that helps women grow their businesses. |
| Fairfield County |
Women's Networking Group |
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Elizabeth Blanchard |
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hello@wngct.com |
A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Glastonbury |
WAVES | Women's Networking |
CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce |
Jessica Olander |
860-659-3587 |
jessica@crvchamber.org |
A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Greater Fairfield County |
Women's Council of Realtors - Greater Fairfield County |
Women's Council of Realtors |
Natalya Cruz |
203-300-6470 |
cruznc9@yahoo.com |
A strong choice for women in real estate who want referral-driven relationships, leadership opportunities, and a respected professional network. |
| Greater Hartford |
eWomenNetwork Greater Hartford |
eWomenNetwork |
Mikki Parker |
860-597-6622 |
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eWomenNetwork is ideal for women entrepreneurs who want visibility, referrals, and a large supportive community focused on business growth. |
| Greenwich |
Woman Owned Greenwich |
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Lilian Dutra |
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admin@womanownedgreenwich.org |
A strong option for women founders who want visibility, collaboration, and a community that celebrates women-owned businesses. |
| Groton / Southeastern Connecticut |
Southeastern Connecticut Women's Network |
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Gina Johnson |
860-573-4590 |
gina@ginajohnson.co |
A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Hamden |
Women in Business |
Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce |
Alicia Watley |
203-435-0627 |
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A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Hartford |
NAWIC Hartford #165 |
National Association of Women in Construction |
Breia Pinette |
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nawic.hartford@gmail.com |
This is a valuable network for women in construction who want industry credibility, leadership development, and supportive peer connections. |
| Hartford / Connecticut (statewide) |
Women in the Law Section |
Connecticut Bar Association |
Michelle Napoli |
860-241-4105 |
napoli@halloransage.com |
A strong fit for women in law who want peer support, leadership opportunities, and a community that understands the profession. |
| Manchester |
Chamber Women's Network Series |
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce |
Millie Texidor-Maffucci |
860-646-2223 |
millie@manchesterchamber.com |
A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Middletown |
Women's Leadership Collaborative |
Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce |
Haley Stafford |
860-347-6924 |
haley@middlesexchamber.com |
A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Milford |
Network of Executive Women |
Affiliate of the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce |
Lisa Bisson |
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A strong option for women who want leadership development, peer support, and connections that can open doors professionally. |
| New Britain |
Women's AM Network |
Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce / YMCA of New Britain |
Hunter Mathena |
860-229-1665 |
president@gnbcoc.org |
A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| New Haven |
Professional Women in Construction - Connecticut Chapter |
Professional Women in Construction |
Dawn Meeker |
— |
info@pwc-ct.org |
This is a valuable network for women in construction who want industry credibility, leadership development, and supportive peer connections. |
| New Haven |
Women in Networking |
Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce |
Maribel Carrion |
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maribel@quinncham.com |
A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| New Haven County |
The New Haven Club of NANBPWC |
National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. |
Fallon Thomas |
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info@thenewhavenclub.org |
A strong choice for women who want advocacy, leadership development, and a long-standing professional community. |
| Northwest Connecticut / Torrington |
Women's Leadership Forum - WOW! Forum |
Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce |
Lisa Ferris |
860-482-6586 |
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A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Shelton / Naugatuck Valley |
Women In Networking Council (WIN) |
Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce |
Nancie Gray |
203-925-4981 |
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A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Southington |
Women's Leadership Network |
Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce |
Barbara Coleman-Hekeler |
860-628-8036 |
info@southingtonchamber.com |
A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Stamford |
Women of Stamford |
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Staci Zampa |
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A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Stamford / Connecticut (statewide) |
Women's Business Development Council (WBDC) |
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Fran Pastore |
203-353-1750 |
fpastore@ctwbdc.org |
A smart option for women who want to plug into an established business community, build visibility, and take on leadership opportunities. |
| Waterbury |
Business Women's Forum |
Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce |
Ann Marino |
203-757-0701 |
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A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Watertown / Online |
CT Women's Business Networking |
Meetup |
Lynn Lionhood |
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A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| West Hartford |
Connecticut Women's Council |
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Jennifer DiBella |
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A smart option for women who want to plug into an established business community, build visibility, and take on leadership opportunities. |
| West Hartford |
FemCity West Hartford |
FemCity |
Julie Allyson Weidemier |
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FemCity offers a warm blend of sisterhood, business education, and intentional networking that helps women grow with both support and visibility. |
| West Hartford |
West Hartford Women in Networking (WWIN) |
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Dianne Rechel |
860-573-3501 |
dianne.rechel@westhartfordwomeninnetworking.com |
A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Windsor |
Windsor Women's Networking |
Windsor Chamber of Commerce / Windsor Worx |
Annisa Teich |
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A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |