The Value of Networks, Expert Panels, Resources for Businesses, Women Entrepreneurs, Catalysts, and More

By Janice Dru-Bennett

Growth during this time of turmoil and change is essential. We seek to build partnerships and elevate female founders as well as business networks that will help us collaborate and unify our efforts. Watch the video and access the links below to support women entrepreneurs and grow your business relationships.

Links mentioned in this video include:

Visionary Access Network: http://visionary.is/accesscredits
Access, Grow, Own - become part of this burgeoning network of investors, founders, and corporate leaders who are matched based through demonstrating trust and establishing reputation.

Currnt - "The Global Work-From-Home Experience" Expert Panel: https://currnt.com/projects/view/3907/the-global-workfromhome-experience-trends-tools-and-best-practices.html?ref=59830&src=urefurl 
Apply to join other thought leaders (CIOs, Distance Learning Experts, COOs, Corporate Strategy Leaders, Workforce Experts, Remote Working Technologists, Health and Wellness Experts, e.g., Ergonomics, HR Experts)

Currnt - "Enabling Growth with Sustainability & Philanthropy" Expert Panel: https://currnt.com/projects/view/4032/enabling-growth-with-sustainability-philanthropy.html?ref=59830&src=urefurl
Apply to participate in a newly formed group designed to help companies and organizations achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and collaborate through partnerships and knowledge-sharing. Applicants include Impact Investors, Impact Fund Managers, Chief Sustainability Officers, Chief Impact Officers, Chief Philanthropy Officers, Philanthropy Experts, Chief Giving Officers, Chief Innovation Officers, Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs), Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Executive Directors, Social Good Officers, Grants/Giving Officers, Foundation Staff / Board Members, Certified B Corporation / B Corp Leaders,Non-Profit Organization Leaders.

Women's Entrepreneurship Day Rhode Island event (11/19 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM EST): https://joinhub.com/events/womens-entrepreneurship-day-rhode-island/:MfvWCwuR?rc=Janice-Dru-Bennett-5797
All are welcome to participate in this inaugural celebration of women entrepreneurs in RI on November 19th, with four 30-minute panels covering topics that range from mentorship and resources to funding and sponsorship, stories of women entrepreneurs in Rhode Island, from Startups to Success, an Private-Public-Nonprofit Partnerships with Women Leaders.

Women's Entrepreneurship Day NYC / Virtual Summit  (11/19 from 2-4 PM EST): https://joinhub.com/events/women-s-entrepreneurship-day-wed2020-virtual-summit/:NG1BZCox?rc=Janice-Dru-Bennett-5797
Hear from Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) Founder Wendy Diamond alongside other founders and CEOs and impactful women as part of WEDO's global movement in 2020.

Join Hub: https://joinhub.com/r/Janice-Dru-Bennett-5797 
Search for and Manage Events on HUB, and give attendees the opportunity to network before and after an event asynchronously on the platform, as well as view a recording of the event afterwards.

Catalyst Galaxy (Network of Catalysts, a.k.a. Visionaries):  https://galaxy.catalystconstellations.com/share/1L1IY90Q7hvZsNjR
Do you think you might be a catalyst? Do you go a mile-a-minute and think steps ahead of others, and are you driven to create sustainable change? If so, then the Catalyst Galaxy might be the group for you!

Elpha: https://elpha.com/invite/from-janicedru
Join this network and community of Women in Tech to connect with others and get advice.

Female Founder Collective: https://www.femalefoundercollective.com
Inkwhy is an approved FFC company and networks with other female founders. Apply to join.

Innovation Women Speakers Bureau: https://innovationwomen.com
This site is free to join for a basic profile or as an event manager. If you're looking to fully access the platform for speaker opportunities, use code INKWHY (all caps) to get a discount off annual cost of an upgraded speaker profile.

oGoing: https://www.ogoing.com/joinogoing?connect=inkwhy
Apply to join this select network of small businesses to grow together.

Women-Led Certification from Databird Journal: https://www.databirdjournal.com/get-certified
Get your Women-Led Certification from the Databird Business Journal

• Inkwhy Profile: https://www.databirdjournal.com/business/inkwhy-inc
  
• "Rising Star" 2020 Silver Award Winner (Janice Dru-Bennett): https://www.databirdjournal.com/posts/winners-women-in-business-awards-2020

Looking for other resources? Contact us and we'll be happy to see if we can connect you with the networks and services that you need to help you with your business or organizational growth!