Our Mission
The Business Women's Alliance of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce's mission is to empower and develop women through education, networking, mentoring and partnerships, and to promote opportunities for all women throughout Citrus County.
Beyond Our Mission
Through its scholarship program, the BWA supports female students in furthering their education in academic and career studies.
Who We Are
The BWA is composed of an active group of businesswomen - all Chamber members in good standing.
How to Join Us
The BWA welcomes guests at our monthly general membership meetings. Check the Chamber's website for dates and locations.
Membership in the BWA is limited to 25 active businesswomen. Interested parties should attend a meeting or contact the Chamber for more information. Vacancies occur periodically.
Achieving Our Mission
The BWA invites you to our networking and program events, which are open to the public. Dates of our upcoming events are on the Chamber's website or contact the Chamber directly.
Learn effective networking skills, connect with other businesswomen, establish relationships and develop business possibilities. The three networking luncheons help fund scholarships each year. Sponsorships are available to promote your business and/or organization.
Funded by our quarterly events, the BWA awards scholarships for academic and career studies to local high school seniors as well as Withlacoochee Technical College students.
With funds from the Penny Harvest jars placed at local businesses, the BWA assists women sponsored local non-profit organizations. Small, one-time grants are offered to further career education or employment opportunities.
Committees
Chair: Cynthia Lopell, CL22 Designs & Productions
Jen Magradze (for HomeS)
Fishcreek Glampground
Rebecca Martin (for WTC)
Consultant
Wendy Cash (for SR & PACE)
Seven Rivers Christian Church
Sunshine Arnold (for CHS)
Salt Therapy & Citrus County Fire Rescue
Rachel Cullen (for LHS)
Phoenix PEO Specialists LLC
Chair
Ronnie Duurloo |
| Chair |
| Jacky Moore Citrus County Library System |
| Co-Chair |
| Janel Boshoff Ace Handyman Services, Citrus County |
Chair
Open Seat
Chair
Anne Farrior
Exit Realty Leaders, Inc.
Chair
Wendy Cash
Seven Rivers Christian School
Co-Chair
Sunshine Arnold
Citrus County Fire Rescue
2024 Officers:
Chairperson
Rachel Cullen, Owner
Phoenix PEO Specialists LLC
Co-Chairperson
Lindsay Platz, Branch Manager
Insight Credit Union - Inverness
Secretary
Jen Magradze, Owner
Fishcreek Glampground
Chamber Liaison
Corrine Sachewicz, Member Relations Manager
Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
Financial Liaison
Megan Ennis, Owner
Citrus Lending, Inc.
Additional Members:
Sunshine Arnold
Owner/Therapist
Salt Therapy
Tara Ballantyne
Owner/Tupperware
Janel Boshoff
Owner/General Manager
Ace Handyman Services, Citrus County
Wendy Cash
Director of Advancement
Seven Rivers Christian School
Jennifer Dempsey
Owner/Ops. Manager
Whalen Jewelers
Ronnie Duurloo
Public Relations
The Priceless Journey
Anne Farrior
Real Estate Agent
Exit Realty Leaders, Inc
Brandy Homan
Marketing Coordinator
Comfort Control Specialists
Mary Jordan
Owner, CEO
Always Near Home Care
Cynthia Lopell
Designer/Producer
CL22 Designs & Productions
Jacky Moore
Branch Supervisor
Citrus County Library System
Stacey Mozo
Owner/Public Notary
CitrusNotary
Camille Whittick
Business Account Executive
Charter Communications Spectrum
Lifetime Honorary Non-Voting Member:
Rebecca Martin
Consultant