MISSION
The Alabama Network of Entrepreneurial Women (ANEW) is an inclusive community of entrepreneurial-minded women banding together to inspire and help one another succeed through networking, mentoring, and learning.
ABOUT US
ANEW, formerly Professional Women’s Alliance of North Alabama, began in 2019 when founding members sought to grow and connect with local women entrepreneurs.
Founding Members: Cindy Smith, Rachel Howard
Advisory Board: Cindy Smith, Rachel Howard, Cassidy Chandler, Victoria Tice, Lois Dawes, Sydney Taylor
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Exclusive members-only events such as workshops and socials
- Access to contact information of all members for referral network
- Opportunity to sponsor a gift for a guest speaker
- Opportunity to sponsor lunch at a quarterly networking meeting
- Opportunity to be a speaker or nominate a guest speaker
- Opportunity to host a social
- Social Media Spotlights
EVENTS
As a member of ANEW, you are expected to participate in one ANEW activity per month, whether that’s the quarterly networking meeting, a social event, or a member-member meeting outside of the group.
- Quarterly Lunch Meetings: Meetings will take place at the Decatur Entrepreneurial Center from 12 pm – 1 pm and are open to the public and ANEW members. They will take place quarterly in March, June, September & December on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Lunch is provided at no cost, and RSVP is required. Note: Leaving materials at each participant’s seat is discouraged, instead each attendee will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and pitch their business during our “around the room”. Each meeting will end with time to network and exchange business cards and promotional items during our “Minutes to Mingle.”
- Quarterly Socials: Members of ANEW will be invited to attend after hours socials. Dates and locations on these events will change with interest.
- Quarterly 1-on-1: An opportunity for members to meet one-on-one to learn more about each other’s businesses and grow in their relationships. The goal of the quarterly one-on-one is to foster the referrals spirit amongst our members. Tip: Headed to a quarterly lunch meeting? Meet someone new and get a date on the calendar!