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About the Women's Connection

Whether you describe yourself as a smart career woman, sassy mom or service-driven grandma, you belong in the Women's Connection. Becoming a member means you can access our community of resources when you need ideas, need support, need a contact or just need a break.

Promises to our members

We will educate and empower women to make informed, intelligent choices
We will inspire and challenge each woman to live her best life
We will raise up and support women leaders
We will provide connections for women to be resources for other women

We continue to grow by consistently giving women what they want and need. We know you are already over-committed at home and work, so we don't require you to attend events monthly, serve on a committee or raise money. Just come to events when you can or log on to this Web site to find information, get empowered, share ideas, connect with other members, or laugh for a few minutes during your hectic day.

Member Demographics

Women's Connection members comprise a diverse group of opinion and thought leaders, business and professional women, entrepreneurs, volunteers and community leaders in the region. Our members are intelligent, savvy and financially secure. They are committed to their families, their community and their professions. Making authentic connections with other women is a priority in their lives. Our members are engaged - 70 percent have been members of Women's Connection for three or more years, and 88 percent attended at least one event in the last year.

Snapshot of the Women's Connection members:

Age 30 to 59 - 78%
College degree - 79%
Graduate degree - 36%
Household Income above $75,000 - 64%
Employed - 90%
Middle to upper management - 55%
Currently sit on a board of directors - 42%
Registered voter - 100%

History of the Women's Connection

History image Founded in 1997 by a handful of visionary women who recognized a need in the region for a place where women could connect with - and be a resource for - other women, the Women's Connection has evolved into a community of nearly 900 members throughout Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. Today, we are a 501(C)3 non-profit organization governed by a 12-person volunteer board of directors.

The support of our Key Partners, Royal Neighbors of America and Trinity Regional Health System, enables us to continue to raise up and support area women. Event sponsorship and in-kind sponsorship from regional employers enables us to expand services and feature national-level keynote speakers on topics affecting all women.

Mission of the Women's Connection

We're fulfilling our mission to "inspire, educate and connect" women by giving you a forum to hear stories of leadership; learn about issues that matter; form important personal and professional relationships, and recharge your battery to live the life you were meant to live.

Key Sponsors

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