Rockland Business Women’s Network’s Beginning
- A Brief History
When a small group of women banded together in 1979 to form RBWN
their goal was to enhance the members’ personal growth and expand
their career goals.
Those early kitchen table and living room meetings produced workshops,
lectures and open discussions, some held at Rockland Community
College, to accommodate their thirst for knowledge, networking and
female support. The “founding mothers” were also community minded, so
they created an annual “In Celebration” event, to recognize individual
Rockland County women’s accomplishments and community
contributions.
In the mid-80’s to early 90’s, several subgroups were formed: SOS for
single/divorced women, Women in Business (WE) and the Rockland Women’s
Bar Association. During the 1990's, many changes took place as women
moved forward in business and in the workplace. The organization's
structure once again evolved into the cohesive group that exists now
as RBWN. The RBWN Scholarship Fund, established in 1997, has
donated over $10,000 to support local students with college
scholarships and training and professional development opportunities
for our members.
Over the years we have been recognized by local and county government
officials for the value of our mission and for serving the needs of
many women. Today RBWN continues to encourage, nurture, connect, and
advise a growing number of Rockland County business women; expanding
our reach to facilitate business opportunities to Westchester, Orange
and Bergen county business women as well.
RBWN’s Mission
The Rockland Business
Women’s Network (RBWN) supports
and empowers women by providing networking and educational
opportunities. This non-profit organization focuses on
leadership and professional development, building personal and professional relationships, and community
support through scholarships and training. RBWN is dedicated to
women helping women.
Click here to view our upcoming
schedule of Women’s Networking Meetings and Events in Rockland
County!
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