Rockland Business Women's Network

To provide women with opportunities for professional and business growth through leadership, education and networking. To create a thriving and supportive womens business organization whose members are inspired to work collaboratively, to grow professionally, and to contribute to the economic vitality of the community. When a small group of women b... anded together in 1979 to form th RBWN, their ultimate 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 womens accomplishments and community contributions. In the mid-80s to early 90s, several subgroups were formed: SOS for single/divorced women, Women in Business (WE) and the Rockland Womens Bar Association. During the 1990s, many changes took place as women moved forward in business and in the workplace. The organizations structure once again evolved into the cohesive group that exists now as RBWN. The RBWN Scholarship Fund, established in 1997, has donated over $50,000 to support local students with college scholarships and training and professional development opportunities for our members. Over the years the organization has been recognized by local and county government officials for the value of our mission and for serving the needs of many women. Today the RBWN continues to encourage, nurture, connect, and advise business women in Rockland County and the local region.Read More