| Location | Women's Business Network Name | Affiliation | Contact Name | Phone | Contact Email | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | Akron BPW | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | — | — | — | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Akron | NAWIC Akron Chapter 124 | National Association of Women in Construction | Jennifer Myers | — | — | This is a valuable network for women in construction who want industry credibility, leadership development, and supportive peer connections. |
| Akron | University of Akron Women in Business | University of Akron | Jackie Scheatzle | — | — | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Akron / Canton / Toledo | Women's Business Centers of Ohio - Northern Ohio | ECDI Women's Business Centers of Ohio | Korin Green | 216-912-5655 | clevelandreception@ecdi.org | A strong choice for women who want practical coaching, training, and resources to launch, stabilize, or grow a business. |
| Ashland | Ashland BPW | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | — | — | — | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Aurora | Aurora Women in Networking | Aurora Chamber of Commerce | Julie Lazor | 330-562-3355 | — | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Beachwood / Northeast Ohio | Women in Leadership (FACC Ohio) | French-American Chamber of Commerce Ohio | Cedric Le Rouge | — | cedric.lerouge@faccohio.org | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Bexley | Bexley Area Chamber Women in Business | Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce | Bryan Drewry | 614-236-4500 | info@bexleyareachamber.org | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Central Ohio | Women's Business Centers of Ohio - Central Ohio | ECDI Women's Business Centers of Ohio | Nitina Francis | 614-732-0897 | nfrancis@ecdi.org | A strong choice for women who want practical coaching, training, and resources to launch, stabilize, or grow a business. |
| Chagrin Falls / Chagrin Valley | Chagrin Valley Chamber Women's Business Networking Group | Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce | Jessica Debeljak | 440-247-6607 | chamber@cvcc.org | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Cincinnati | ACG Women | ACG Cincinnati | Katlin Rust | — | — | A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Cincinnati | Black Career Women's Network | — | Sherry Sims | 513-729-9724 | hello@bcwnetwork.com | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Cincinnati | CREW Greater Cincinnati | CREW Network | Kate Sharp | 513-641-3700 | ketsharp@gmail.com | A great option for women in commercial real estate who want business connections, referrals, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. |
| Cincinnati | eWomenNetwork Cincinnati | eWomenNetwork | Bebe Kinnett | — | — | eWomenNetwork is ideal for women entrepreneurs who want visibility, referrals, and a large supportive community focused on business growth. |
| Cincinnati | NAWIC Cincinnati Chapter 64 | National Association of Women in Construction | Leanne Bleh | — | nawiccincinnati@gmail.com | This is a valuable network for women in construction who want industry credibility, leadership development, and supportive peer connections. |
| Cincinnati | She Shops Cincy | — | — | 513-604-8223 | sheshopscincy@gmail.com | A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Cincinnati / Ohio River Valley | WBEC Ohio River Valley | Women's Business Enterprise National Council regional partner | Fredrica Singletary | 888-860-3074 | fsingletary@wbecorv.org | A valuable network for women-owned businesses seeking certification, corporate access, and business-development opportunities. |
| Cincinnati / Southern Ohio | WELD Southern Ohio Chapter | WELD | Deepa Kellar | 866-614-9353 | dkellar@weldoh.org | This network is a good choice for women who want leadership development, entrepreneurship support, and a mission-driven community. |
| Cincinnati Area | Women's Council of Realtors Cincinnati Area | Women's Council of Realtors | Jeanne Wallman | — | — | A strong choice for women in real estate who want referral-driven relationships, leadership opportunities, and a respected professional network. |
| Cleveland | Boss Summit | — | Lynn Fulmore | 443-431-4788 | contact@bosssummit.org | A great fit for women who want inspiring speakers, fresh ideas, and high-value connections in a focused event setting. |
| Cleveland | CREW Cleveland | CREW Network | Danielle Brown | 216-440-3139 | dmbrown@farmersbankgroup.com | A great option for women in commercial real estate who want business connections, referrals, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. |
| Cleveland | NASA Glenn BPW | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | — | — | — | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Cleveland | Weatherhead Women in Business | Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management | Juliana Dotson | — | — | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Cleveland / Independence | NAWIC Cleveland Chapter 156 | National Association of Women in Construction | Adria McDaniel | — | nawiccleveland@gmail.com | This is a valuable network for women in construction who want industry credibility, leadership development, and supportive peer connections. |
| Cleveland / Northeast Ohio | NAWBO Northeast Ohio | National Association of Women Business Owners | Giselle Bardwell | 440-613-1500 | info@nawboneo.org | NAWBO is a smart fit for women business owners who want serious peer connections, advocacy, and resources tailored to growing and leading a company. |
| Cleveland / Northeast Ohio | WELD Cleveland Chapter | WELD | Deepa Kellar | 614-890-2586 | dkellar@weldoh.org | This network is a good choice for women who want leadership development, entrepreneurship support, and a mission-driven community. |
| Cleveland / Northeast Ohio | WIN Cleveland | Women in Networking Cleveland | Michelle Ryb | 216-243-1003 | — | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Columbus | Boss Business Beauties - Columbus Chapter | Boss Business Beauties | Carlena Johnson | 419-407-6601 | bossbusinessbeauties@gmail.com | A strong option for women who want supportive connections, greater visibility, and practical opportunities to grow professionally or as an entrepreneur. |
| Columbus | CREW Columbus | CREW Network | Lauren Johnson | 785-832-1808 | crewcols@crewnetwork.org | A great option for women in commercial real estate who want business connections, referrals, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. |
| Columbus | NAWIC Columbus Chapter 86 | National Association of Women in Construction | Julie Gillispie-Carle | — | — | This is a valuable network for women in construction who want industry credibility, leadership development, and supportive peer connections. |
| Columbus | Ohio Chamber Women in Business | Ohio Chamber of Commerce | Lindsey Perkins | 614-629-0911 | lperkins@ohiochamber.com | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Columbus | Ohio State Women in Business (WIB) | Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University | Marlie Moner | — | moner.2@osu.edu | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Columbus | Women's Council of Realtors Columbus | Women's Council of Realtors | Jessica Craig | — | womenscouncilofrealtorscbus@gmail.com | A strong choice for women in real estate who want referrals, market knowledge, leadership opportunities, and a respected professional network. |
| Columbus / Central Ohio | Evolve Women's Collective: Central Ohio | Evolve Women's Network / Meetup | Donna Schomer | — | donna@evolvewomensnetwork.com | A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| Columbus / Central Ohio | NAWBO Columbus | National Association of Women Business Owners | Arien Lawless | 614-636-2926 | arien@nawbocolumbusohio.com | NAWBO is a smart fit for women business owners who want serious peer connections, advocacy, and resources tailored to growing and leading a company. |
| Columbus / Central Ohio | WELD Columbus Chapter | WELD | Stefany Wendeln | — | swendeln@weldoh.org | This network is a good choice for women who want leadership development, entrepreneurship support, and a mission-driven community. |
| Coshocton | Coshocton BPW | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | Pat Talbot | — | coshlbpw@gmail.com | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Dayton | ABWA Gem City Chapter | American Business Women's Association | — | — | gemcityabwa@gmail.com | ABWA offers chapter-based networking, leadership development, and a broad national community that helps members grow professionally and personally. |
| Dayton | EMPOWER for Women Leaders | Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce | Stephanie Keinath | — | skeinath@dacc.org | A strong fit for women who want leadership development, encouragement, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Dayton | Evolve Women's Collective: Dayton | Evolve Women's Network / Meetup | Angel Hicks | 513-526-5139 | angel@evolvewomensnetwork.com | A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| Dayton | Women's Council of Realtors Dayton | Women's Council of Realtors | Tiffany Lobertini | — | — | A strong choice for women in real estate who want referral-driven relationships, leadership opportunities, and a respected professional network. |
| Dayton / Miami Valley | Women in Business Networking (WiBN) | Better Business Bureau program | Sheri Sword | 937-610-2277 | ssword@dayton.bbb.org | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Delphos | Delphos Women in Business | Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce | Lindsey Lane | 419-695-1771 | — | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Granville / Licking County | Granville Area Chamber Women in Business Network | Granville Area Chamber of Commerce | Jennifer Burnett | 740-587-4490 | chamber@granvilleoh.com | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Greater Cincinnati | Greater Cincinnati BPW | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | Dawn Trammell | 513-520-9955 | fred459@zoomtown.com | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Greater Cincinnati / Southern Ohio | Women's Business Centers of Ohio - Greater Cincinnati | ECDI Women's Business Centers of Ohio | Isa Shakir | 513-230-2500 | ishakir@ecdi.org | A strong choice for women who want practical coaching, training, and resources to launch, stabilize, or grow a business. |
| Greater Dayton | Women's Business Centers of Ohio - Greater Dayton | ECDI Women's Business Centers of Ohio | Tommy McGuffey | 614-559-0193 | — | A strong choice for women who want practical coaching, training, and resources to launch, stabilize, or grow a business. |
| Greene County / Xenia | Women In Business of Greene County | Xenia Area Chamber of Commerce | Donna Saraga | 937-372-3591 | admin@xacc.com | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Greenville / Darke County | Greenville BPW | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | Stacy Sykes | 937-621-1799 | — | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Grove City / Central Ohio | WE:LEAD | Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce | Shawn Conrad | 614-875-9762 | e.dir@gcchamber.org | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Guernsey and Noble counties | Guernsey/Noble BPW | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | — | — | — | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Lancaster | Lancaster BPW | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | — | — | — | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Logan / Hocking County | Logan BPW | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | — | — | — | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Lorain County | Women Business Owners Network of Lorain County | WBON Lorain | Karen Cheshire | 440-967-5503 | wbonlorain@gmail.com | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Mahoning Valley / Canfield | Dandelion-Inc Women's Networking Community | Dandelion-Inc | Lisa Resnick | 330-398-4788 | — | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Marion | Marion Women's Business Council | — | Lisa Bush | — | — | A smart option for women who want to plug into an established business community, build visibility, and take on leadership opportunities. |
| McArthur / Vinton County | McArthur BPW | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | — | — | — | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Medina County | FemCity Medina County | FemCity | Brooke Mott | — | — | FemCity offers a warm blend of sisterhood, business education, and intentional networking that helps women grow with both support and visibility. |
| Northeast Ohio | Christian Business Women's Connection Northeast Ohio | Christian Business Women's Connection | Audrey Wallace | — | hello@cbwcneo.com | A strong option for women who want supportive connections, greater visibility, and practical opportunities to grow professionally or as an entrepreneur. |
| Northeast Ohio | Women's Council of Realtors Northeast Ohio | Women's Council of Realtors | Jenice Borders | 216-543-1232 | jborders@kw.com | A strong choice for women in real estate who want referral-driven relationships, leadership opportunities, and a respected professional network. |
| Northern Ohio | NAIOP Northern Ohio Women's Leadership Network | NAIOP Northern Ohio | Kaitlyn Carlin | — | — | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Northwest Ohio / Toledo | Northwest Ohio Women's Business Council | — | Sandy Spang | — | — | A smart option for women who want to plug into an established business community, build visibility, and take on leadership opportunities. |
| Ohio Valley / Eastern Ohio | Ohio Valley BPW | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | Dee Kovach | — | deekovach@att.net | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Southeastern Ohio / Central Appalachia | Women's Business Centers of Ohio - Central Appalachia | ECDI Women's Business Centers of Ohio | Kelly Gordon | 740-970-0727 | — | A strong choice for women who want practical coaching, training, and resources to launch, stabilize, or grow a business. |
| Stark County / Canton | Women's Impact, Inc. | — | Stephanie Cargill | 330-236-9938 | stephanie@womensimpactinc.com | A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Stark County / North Canton | Women's Council of Realtors Stark County | Women's Council of Realtors | Nicole Hatfield | — | — | A strong choice for women in real estate who want referrals, market knowledge, leadership opportunities, and a respected professional network. |
| Statewide | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | BPW/OHIO | Dee Kovach | — | deekovach@att.net | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Statewide | Ohio Women in Government | Ohio Women in Government | Julia Wynn | — | julia.wynn@gmail.com | A strong network for women in government who want policy-savvy peer support, leadership development, and meaningful professional connections. |
| Statewide | Ohio Women's Chamber of Commerce | Ohio Business Development Center | Ronda Watson Barber | — | — | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Statewide | Ohio Women's Council | National Women's Council | — | — | — | A smart option for women who want to plug into an established business community, build visibility, and take on leadership opportunities. |
| Statewide / Virtual | Women's Council of Realtors Members At Large OH | Women's Council of Realtors | — | — | — | A strong choice for women in real estate who want referral-driven relationships, leadership opportunities, and a respected professional network. |
| Statewide Ohio | Women's Business Centers of Ohio | ECDI | — | 888-210-3039 | — | A strong choice for women who want practical coaching, training, and resources to launch, stabilize, or grow a business. |
| Statewide Ohio | Women's Council of Realtors Ohio | Women's Council of Realtors | Elizabeth Cooper | — | — | A strong choice for women in real estate who want referral-driven relationships, leadership opportunities, and a respected professional network. |
| Tallmadge | Tallmadge Chamber Women's Initiative Network | Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce | Kim Polatas | 330-633-5417 | kim@tallmadgechamber.com | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Toledo | Boss Business Beauties - Toledo Chapter | Boss Business Beauties | Carlena Johnson | 419-407-6601 | bossbusinessbeauties@gmail.com | A strong option for women who want supportive connections, greater visibility, and practical opportunities to grow professionally or as an entrepreneur. |
| Toledo | NAWIC Toledo Chapter 282 | National Association of Women in Construction | Jenni Harris | 419-843-2625 | info@nawictoledo.com | This is a valuable network for women in construction who want industry credibility, leadership development, and supportive peer connections. |
| Toledo | Toledo BPW | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | — | — | — | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Toledo | Women's Council of Realtors Toledo | Women's Council of Realtors | Kayla Meisner-Fox | — | — | A strong choice for women in real estate who want referral-driven relationships, leadership opportunities, and a respected professional network. |
| Toledo / Northwest Ohio | HerHub of Greater Toledo | HerHub | Nina Corder | 567-970-7172 | hello@419herhub.org | A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Vermilion | Vermilion BPW | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | — | — | — | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Westerville | Westerville Area Chamber Women in Business | Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce | Jessica Schwarz | 614-882-8917 | info@westervillechamber.com | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Westerville / Statewide Ohio | WELD | Women for Economic and Leadership Development | Barb Smoot | 614-890-2586 | info@weldoh.org | This network is a good choice for women who want leadership development, entrepreneurship support, and a mission-driven community. |
| Worthington / Central Ohio | Worthington Area Chamber Women's Business Network | Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce | Kelsey McFarland | — | — | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Youngstown / Mahoning Valley | Youngstown Business & Professional Women | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | Gina DeGenova | — | ybpwboard1@gmail.com | A strong choice for women who want advocacy, leadership development, and a long-standing professional community. |
| Zanesville | Zanesville BPW | Ohio Federation of Business & Professional Women | Stephanie Bridwell | — | zanesvillebpw@gmail.com | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
Ohio Women's Business Networking Groups Directory
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Women’s business networking groups play a vital role in connecting, elevating, and supporting women across industries. Our commitment extends beyond our own gatherings—we actively celebrate and uplift the broader ecosystem of women-centered networking opportunities. As our events frequently reach capacity, we encourage our members to engage with and support other organizations, recognizing that meaningful connections and growth happen across many spaces. By fostering collaboration rather than competition, we strengthen a collective network where all women in business can thrive. For organizers of the women's business networking groups below, if any updates or corrections please send them to Barbara (Service @ WomanLeaders.org) and let us know how we can further assist in your wonderful networking group which furthers our joint mission and purpose of empowering women in the workforce.