| Location | Women's Business Network Name | Affiliation | Contact Name | Phone | Contact Email | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex | Women In Networking (WIN) - Apex Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Asheville | WomanUP | Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce | Leeanne Briggs | 828-242-4476 | lbriggs@ashevillechamber.org | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Burlington | Women In Networking (WIN) - Burlington Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Candler | Western Women's Business Center | Carolina Small Business Development Fund | Zurilma Anuel | 919-803-1437 x103 | wwbc@carolinasmallbusiness.org | A strong choice for women who want practical coaching, training, and resources to launch, stabilize, or grow a business. |
| Cary | Women In Networking (WIN) - Cary Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Cary | Women's Collaborative Business Network | Women's Collaborative Business Network | — | — | — | A good option for women who want an easy, informal way to connect, discover events, and stay engaged with a professional community. |
| Cary | Women's Entrepreneur Network | — | Haley Lynn Gray | 919-630-2146 | haley@in2itivebiz.com | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Cary / Triangle | BPW/Triangle | BPW/NC | Jackie Smith | — | president@bpwraleigh.org | A strong choice for women who want advocacy, leadership development, and a long-standing professional community. |
| Cary / Triangle | Women Business Owners Network of the Triangle | — | Jodi Free | 919-247-0846 | jodih@platinumbusinessnc.com | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Chapel Hill | Carolina Women in Business | UNC-Chapel Hill / Kenan-Flagler | Farisha Ishak | — | unccwib@gmail.com | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Chapel Hill | The Women's Network - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | The Women's Network | Jamie Vinick | — | national@thewomens.network | The Women’s Network is a great place for students and early-career women to build confidence, leadership skills, and meaningful professional connections. |
| Chapel Hill | Women In Networking (WIN) - Chapel Hill Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Charlotte | #techyourseat | Women+ and ally tech groups collective | — | — | — | A great option for women in technology who want smart peer connections, career momentum, and a supportive professional community. |
| Charlotte | ABWA Charlotte Charter Chapter | American Business Women's Association | — | — | — | ABWA offers chapter-based networking, leadership development, and a broad national community that helps members grow professionally and personally. |
| Charlotte | ABWA Limitless Ladies Chapter | American Business Women's Association | Michele Chin | — | president.abwallc@gmail.com | ABWA offers chapter-based networking, leadership development, and a broad national community that helps members grow professionally and personally. |
| Charlotte | Amazing Women's Empowerment Group - for Women Entrepreneurs | — | Lu Tandazo | — | — | A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| Charlotte | Charlotte BPW | BPW/NC | Tracy Furman | 336-209-1199 | president@bpw-nc.org | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Charlotte | Charlotte Women+ in Tech | Carolina Women+ in Tech | Vanessa Baker | — | — | A great option for women in technology who want smart peer connections, career momentum, and a supportive professional community. |
| Charlotte | Charlotte Women's Business Networking Meetup Group | — | Lisa Davis-Watson | — | — | A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| Charlotte | eWomenNetwork Charlotte | eWomenNetwork | Laurie Johnson | — | — | A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| Charlotte | NAWBO Charlotte | NAWBO | Nicole Reina | — | nicole@iamnicolereina.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. |
| Charlotte | The Female Entrepreneur Society Charlotte Chapter | — | Karen Gruber | — | — | A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| Charlotte | Unapologetically Ambitious Business Women - Charlotte | — | Maya | — | — | A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| Charlotte | UNC Charlotte College of Business - A Lean In Circle | Lean In / UNC Charlotte | Stefani Thachik | — | — | Lean In Circles are excellent for women who want honest peer support, accountability, and leadership conversations in a trusted small-group setting. |
| Charlotte | Women Building Wealth | — | Kelley | — | — | A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| Charlotte | Women in Business - UNC Charlotte | Belk College of Business, UNC Charlotte | Leslie Padilla Garcia | 704-687-8622 | womeninbusiness@charlotte.edu | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Charlotte | Women In Networking (WIN) - Charlotte Uptown Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Charlotte | Women In Networking (WIN) - South Charlotte Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Charlotte | Women In Networking (WIN) - SouthPark Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Charlotte | Women In Networking (WIN) - Waverly Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Charlotte | Women's Business Center of Charlotte | The Institute | Rocio Gonzalez | 704-509-5884 | wbc-charlotte@theinstitutenc.org | A strong choice for women who want practical coaching, training, and resources to launch, stabilize, or grow a business. |
| Charlotte | Women's Business League - Charlotte SouthPark Chapter | Women's Business League | Bree Vaughan | — | — | Women’s Business League stands out for its welcoming chapter model, practical education, and high-energy networking that helps women grow their businesses. |
| Charlotte (Ballantyne) | NAWBO Charlotte - Ballantyne CONNECTS | NAWBO Charlotte | Carolina Marrelli | — | nawbo@nawbocharlotte.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. |
| Charlotte (SouthPark) | NAWBO Charlotte - SouthPark CONNECTS | NAWBO Charlotte | Joni Hough | — | info@minthillphotography.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. |
| Charlotte / regional | Carolina Women+ in Tech | — | Carly O'Brien | 704-609-8078 | — | A great option for women in technology who want smart peer connections, career momentum, and a supportive professional community. |
| Charlotte / regional | Greater Women's Business Council | — | Roz Lewis | 678-446-6934 | — | A smart option for women who want to plug into an established business community, build visibility, and take on leadership opportunities. |
| Clayton | Triangle Women's Network - Clayton | Triangle Women's Network | Michelle Myers | — | trianglewomensnetwork@gmail.com | A good option for women who want an easy, informal way to connect, discover events, and stay engaged with a professional community. |
| Concord | Women In Networking (WIN) - Concord Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Concord / Cabarrus County | Concord-Cabarrus BPW | BPW/NC | Tracy Furman | 336-209-1199 | president@bpw-nc.org | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Cornelius / Lake Norman | WINS - Women in Networking | Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce | — | 704-892-1922 | chamber@lakenormanchamber.org | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Davidson | The Women's Network - Davidson College | The Women's Network | Jamie Vinick | — | national@thewomens.network | The Women’s Network is a great place for students and early-career women to build confidence, leadership skills, and meaningful professional connections. |
| Durham | The Women's Network - Duke University | The Women's Network | Jamie Vinick | — | national@thewomens.network | The Women’s Network is a great place for students and early-career women to build confidence, leadership skills, and meaningful professional connections. |
| Durham | Women In Networking (WIN) - Durham Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Durham | Women's Business Center of North Carolina | The Institute | Erica Vazquez | 919-956-2334 | wbcadmin@theinstitutenc.org | A strong choice for women who want practical coaching, training, and resources to launch, stabilize, or grow a business. |
| Durham / Triangle | Tri-County Women In Business | Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce | — | 919-328-8700 | chambermarketing@durhamchamber.org | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Elizabeth City | Outer Banks Entrepreneurs - Albemarle Chapter | Outer Banks Entrepreneurs | Kim Twiddy | 252-207-5722 | obetrainingcenter@aol.com | A strong fit for women entrepreneurs who want practical growth support, meaningful connections, and a community that understands the business journey. |
| Elon | The Women's Network - Elon University | The Women's Network | Jamie Vinick | — | national@thewomens.network | The Women’s Network is a great place for students and early-career women to build confidence, leadership skills, and meaningful professional connections. |
| Fayetteville | Fayetteville Divas | — | Jamie Sossamon | — | — | A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Fayetteville | Fayetteville Women In Business - A Lean In Circle | Lean In | Syntina Brown | — | — | Lean In Circles are excellent for women who want honest peer support, accountability, and leadership conversations in a trusted small-group setting. |
| Fayetteville | Women's Business Center of Fayetteville at CEED | CEED | Danice Langdon | 910-323-3377 Ext 1006 | danice@ncceed.org | A strong choice for women who want practical coaching, training, and resources to launch, stabilize, or grow a business. |
| Fuquay-Varina | Women In Networking (WIN) - Fuquay Varina Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Fuquay-Varina / Triangle | Triangle Women Entrepreneurs - A Lean In Circle | Lean In | Kelly Cain | — | — | Lean In Circles are excellent for women who want honest peer support, accountability, and leadership conversations in a trusted small-group setting. |
| Greensboro | ABWA Heart of the Piedmont Chapter | American Business Women's Association | Eve Jomp | 336-480-6125 | evejomp@gmail.com | ABWA offers chapter-based networking, leadership development, and a broad national community that helps members grow professionally and personally. |
| Greensboro | Women In Networking (WIN) - Greensboro Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Greensboro | Women's Business Center of The Triad | Bennett College / The Institute | Kaye Gantt | 252-377-4874 | wbctriad@theinstitutenc.org | A strong choice for women who want practical coaching, training, and resources to launch, stabilize, or grow a business. |
| Greensboro / Piedmont Triad | PT CREW North Carolina | CREW Network | Connie Vinson | 336-307-1009 | cdd010707@outlook.com | A great option for women in commercial real estate who want business connections, referrals, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. |
| Greensboro / Triad | BPW of the Triad | BPW/NC | Tracy Furman | 336-209-1199 | president@bpw-nc.org | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Henderson | Henderson BPW | BPW/NC | Tracy Furman | 336-209-1199 | president@bpw-nc.org | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Henderson | Women In Networking (WIN) - Henderson Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| High Point | The Total Woman Expo NC - Women's Networking Group | — | Denise Little | — | — | A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| Hillsborough | Women In Networking (WIN) - Hillsborough Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Holly Springs | Unruly Women Collective | — | Kerriann | — | — | A welcoming community for women who want genuine connection, collaboration, and opportunities to grow alongside like-minded professionals. |
| Johnston County | Women In Networking (WIN) - Johnston County Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Lake Norman | Women In Networking (WIN) - Lake Norman Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Leland | Women In Networking (WIN) - Leland Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Leland / Wilmington area | Women's Networking Collective | — | Mary Ellen Willson | 910-512-0017 | maryellen@womensnetworkingcollective.com | A welcoming community for women who want genuine connection, collaboration, and opportunities to grow alongside like-minded professionals. |
| Lincolnton | Lincolnton BPW | BPW/NC | Tracy Furman | 336-209-1199 | president@bpw-nc.org | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Mount Airy | ABWA Granite City Charter Chapter | American Business Women's Association | — | — | — | ABWA offers chapter-based networking, leadership development, and a broad national community that helps members grow professionally and personally. |
| Nashville | Nashville BPW | BPW/NC | Tracy Furman | 336-209-1199 | president@bpw-nc.org | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Outer Banks | Outer Banks Entrepreneurs | — | Kim Twiddy | 252-207-5722 | obetrainingcenter@aol.com | A strong fit for women entrepreneurs who want practical growth support, meaningful connections, and a community that understands the business journey. |
| Pembroke | Pembroke BPW | BPW/NC | Tracy Furman | 336-209-1199 | president@bpw-nc.org | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Pittsboro | Women In Networking (WIN) - Pittsboro Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Raleigh | Boss Lady Meetup | — | Karen Smith McDonald | — | — | A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| Raleigh | Chamber Professional Women's Luncheon | Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce | — | 919-664-7000 | — | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Raleigh | Feel Fantastic Women In Business! | — | Barnsley Brown | — | — | A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| Raleigh | NAWBO Greater Raleigh | NAWBO | Jodi Free | — | jodih@platinumbusinessnc.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. |
| Raleigh | Raleigh Women In Marketing | — | Brenna Dragos | — | — | A strong professional community for women who want visibility, peer learning, and connections in communications, marketing, and growth. |
| Raleigh | Raleigh Women+ in Tech | Carolina Women+ in Tech | Stephanie Farley | — | — | A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| Raleigh | Raleigh Women's Networking Meetup | — | Pamela Wimbush-Cady | — | — | A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| Raleigh | Triangle Women's Network | — | Michelle Myers | — | trianglewomensnetwork@gmail.com | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Raleigh | Women In Networking (WIN) - North Raleigh Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Raleigh | Women's Collaborative Business Network - RDU Chapter | Women's Collaborative Business Network | — | — | — | A good option for women who want an easy, informal way to connect, discover events, and stay engaged with a professional community. |
| Raleigh (Brier Creek) | Women In Networking (WIN) - Brier Creek Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Raleigh / Central North Carolina | The Successful Business Women | — | — | — | — | A strong option for women who want supportive connections, greater visibility, and practical opportunities to grow professionally or as an entrepreneur. |
| Raleigh / statewide | NC TECH Women in Tech | NC TECH | Andrea Fleming | 919-856-0393 | — | A great option for women in technology who want career momentum, leadership development, and a supportive professional community. |
| Raleigh / Triangle | TWIRL - Triangle Women Investors in Real Estate and Leadership | — | Lanya Savage | — | — | A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| Raleigh / Wake County | Wake County Women Business Owners Network | — | Kristie Nystedt | — | — | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Sanford | Sanford Business & Professional Women | BPW/NC | — | — | — | A strong choice for women who want advocacy, leadership development, and a long-standing professional community. |
| Shallotte / Brunswick County | Brunswick County Chamber Women in Business | Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce | Suzanne Lewis | — | — | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Statewide | Business and Professional Women of North Carolina (BPW/NC) | — | Tracy Furman | 336-209-1199 | president@bpw-nc.org | BPW is a strong choice for women who want advocacy, professional development, and a long-standing community that supports career advancement and leadership. |
| Statewide | Startup Women NC | — | Raven O'Neal | — | — | A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Statewide | Women In Networking (WIN) | — | Janice Williams | — | janice@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Triangle | Triangle Women Entrepreneurs | — | — | — | connect@trianglewomenentrepreneurs.com | A strong fit for women entrepreneurs who want practical growth support, meaningful connections, and a community that understands the business journey. |
| Wake Forest | Women In Networking (WIN) - Wake Forest Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Waynesville / Haywood County | Haywood Chamber Women in Business | Haywood Chamber of Commerce | CK Davis | 828-456-3021 | info@haywoodchamber.com | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Wilmington | Babes in Business Wilmington | Babes in Business | Diane Ferrara | — | — | A strong option for women who want supportive connections, greater visibility, and practical opportunities to grow professionally or as an entrepreneur. |
| Wilmington | Wilmington Women+ in Tech | Carolina Women+ in Tech | Cindy Zu | — | — | A good option for women who want accessible local events, authentic connections, and a low-pressure way to grow their network. |
| Wilmington | Women Business Owners Council | Wilmington Chamber of Commerce | Natalie English | 910-762-2611 | english@wilmingtonchamber.org | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Wilmington | Women In Networking (WIN) - Wilmington Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
| Winston-Salem | ABWA Forsyth Chapter | American Business Women's Association | Elisa Wells | 336-239-0498 | — | ABWA offers chapter-based networking, leadership development, and a broad national community that helps members grow professionally and personally. |
| Winston-Salem | Center for Women in Entrepreneurship & Business | Salem College | Kendra Wise Williams | — | kendra.wise@salem.edu | A strong fit for women entrepreneurs who want practical growth support, meaningful connections, and a community that understands the business journey. |
| Winston-Salem | The Women's Network - Wake Forest University | The Women's Network | Jamie Vinick | — | national@thewomens.network | The Women’s Network is a great place for students and early-career women to build confidence, leadership skills, and meaningful professional connections. |
| Winston-Salem | Winston-Salem Women's Business Center | S.G. Atkins Community Development Center | — | 336-734-6900 | info@wbcwinstonsalem.org | A strong choice for women who want practical coaching, training, and resources to launch, stabilize, or grow a business. |
| Youngsville | Women In Networking (WIN) - Youngsville Chapter | Women In Networking (WIN) | Bobbie Hennessy | — | bobbie@win-nc.com | WIN is a smart choice for women business owners who want collaborative networking, supportive relationships, and opportunities to grow through connection. |
Raleigh Women's Business Networking Groups Directory
104 groups in North Carolina. See the full U.S. directory
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.