"The women of PWNO have been my inspiration to welcome new experiences and expand my horizons."
Betty Schmitt
Member since 2010
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Benefits of a PWNO Membership
Confidence I Encouragement I Creativity
Mentorship I Education I Artistry I Inspiration
Join us at PWNO and:
Create life-long bonds with other professional women.
Form friendships and partnerships with women who have ‘been there, done that’ and/or are seeking a new perspective for how to deal with ‘having it all.’
Purposefully expand your networks.
Connect with other women with similar victories and challenges in both business and personal growth. Members are encouraged to invite each other to lunch to share what it takes to be a business woman in the Eugene-Springfield area. Networking often goes beyond business to embody camaraderie and friendship.
Enrich your education in a non-competitive environment.
The guest speakers at our seven yearly membership meetings are accomplished local business women who share their inspiring road to success. Laughter, tears, and cheering are often involved.
Cultivate relationships with key influencers.
PWNO includes movers and shakers of all kinds, willing and able to support each other and be mentors to the next generation of business women.
Share resources, lessons learned and wisdom.
Finding our voices, excelling in business and collaborating on projects together all help to prepare us for this wonderful life.
Feel free to explore new ideas and follow your dreams.
We focus on the strengths of women and the unique qualities we have to offer the business community.
Become part of a diverse group.
What do a playwright and a USDA inspector, a chemistry teacher and a museum curator, a Czech translator and an allergist, a sex therapist and a master recycler, all have in common? They are all part of the diverse group of PWNO.
As a member, you will receive a roster of PWNO members and their contact information. You will also receive a monthly newsletter that includes a message from our President, a summary of the last speakers comments, valuable announcements, meeting dates and often Wins, Needs and Leads. Our membership meetings, as well as our newsletter, is a wonderful place to let other members know what is working for you, what you need assistance with, and what you have to offer.
Two ‘Members Only’ annual dinners, one in May and one in December, allow us to share more than the business side of things. These are opportunities to make new friends, develop deeper friendships and to laugh out loud.
If you would like to attend a meeting as a guest, please contact us at: pwnoeugene@gmail.com
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