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Sonoma County
Connections: An organization of women who connect through
networking, creative learning and community service. 5:30-
8 p.m., first Wednesday of the month, Flamingo Hotel, 2777
Fourth St., Santa Rosa, and 8-10 a.m. third Friday of the month,
DoubleTree Hotel, 1 Doubletree Drive, Rohnert Park. Regis-
tration required. admin@connectionsca.com, 707-595-0297,
connectionsca.com
North Bay Alliance of Professional Women: A community of
women who share resources, support and showcase each other
in a positive networking environment and provide education-
al opportunities. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., third Wednesday of the
month, The Clubhouse at Redwood Creek, 600 Rohnert Park
Expressway W., Rohnert Park, ladies@ladiesprofessionalalliance.
com, 707-217-9994, ladiesprofessionalliance.com
Petaluma Chamber of Commerce Women in Business: Break-
fasts with education, networking opportunities and business
and philanthropic support for local business women is the focus.
7:30 a.m., second Wednesday of the month, Palms Grill, 100 S.
McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, pacc@petalumachamber.com,
707-762-2785, petalumachamber.com
Polka Dot Powerhouse: Groups of women who collaborate to
empower each other and effect change in their communities.
Petaluma: Connect Luncheons at 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and
Happy Hour Connect Meetings from 4:30-6 p.m. dates to be an-
nounced, 256 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. stacymeredith71@
gmail.com, 707-486-5462, polkadotpowerhouse.com. Sonoma:
Wednesday Evening Connects and Thursday Lunch Connects
on the third week of the month, Swiss Hotel, The Cellar Room,
Sonoma, ckhrtPDP@icloud.com, 707-337-7830,
polkapowerhouse.com
Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Women in Business
Committee: Luncheons featuring speakers on topics with rel-
evance for business women and opportunities for networking.
11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., second Tuesday of every other month,
Sally Tomato's Catering & Event Center, SOMO Village, 1100
Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park, info@rohnertparkchamber.
org, 707-584-1415, rohnertparkchamber.org
Napa County
WINN! Women in Napa Networking: Women who own their
own businesses and professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit
meet to develop a business network, share goals and make
friends. WorkMix Nextworking Events on the second Thursday
of the month. meetup.com/women-win. n
A Resource Guide
Top to bottom: Marin Women at Work take a "girlfriends" approach to making connections; North Bay Alliance of Professional Women (founding
members shown) gather for breakfasts and networking opportunities. - Photos courtesy of Marin Women at Work, North Bay Alliance of Professional Women
