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 (for Lecanto High School & Crystal River High School)
Tara Ballantyne (for HomeSchool)
Rebecca Martin (for WTC)
Ronnie Duurloo-Bogart (for Seven Rivers)
Rachel Cullen (for PACE)
Mary Jordan (for Citrus High School)
Elizabeth Harper (for S.O.T.A.)
Raeven Greatrex (for Citrus High School)
Chair: Ronnie Durloo
Chair: Jacky Moore
Co-Chair: Janel Boshoff
Co-Chair: Joanie Scarangella
Co-Chair: Stephanie Lavelle
Co-Chair: Camille Whittick
Co-Chair: Janel Boshoff
Chair: Anne Farrior
Chair: Jennifer Dempsey
Chair: Tara Ballantyne
Co-Chair: Camille Whittick
Co-Chair: Stacey Mozo
Chair: Jacky Moore
Co-Chair: Elizabeth Harper
2025 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
Jen Magradze, Owner
Fishcreek Glampground
Additional Members:
Tara Ballantyne
Owner
Tupperware
Janel Boshoff
Owner/General Manager
Ace Handyman Services, Citrus County
Jennifer Dempsey
Owner/Ops. Manager
Whalen Jewelers
Raeven Greatrex
Office Manager/Owner
B.B Plumbing Services LLC
Joanie Scarangella
Marketing Director
Family Chiropractic Center for Wellness
Ronnie Duurloo-Bogart
Public Relations
The Priceless Journey
Anne Farrior
Real Estate Agent
Exit Realty Leaders, Inc
Mary Jordan
Owner, CEO
Always Near Home Care
Cynthia Lopell
Designer/Producer
CL22 Designs & Productions
Stephanie Lavallee
Owner
Grace Lawn & Consulting LLC
Jacky Moore
Branch Supervisor
Citrus County Library System
Stacey Mozo
Owner/Public Notary
CitrusNotary
Camille Whittick
Business Account Executive
Charter Communications Spectrum
Elizabeth Harper
Advertising & Marketing Consultant
Citrus County Chronicle
Lifetime Honorary Non-Voting Member:
Rebecca Martin
Consultant