V, on a mission to promote the best in every Richmond woman, supports our city's many active women's professional organizations. 

Partner Organizations

Central Virginia Chapter of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants

The AALNC promotes the professional advancement of registered nurses consulting within the legal arena by providing a forum for education and exchange of information. The Central Virginia Chapter meets the second Monday of every month at Ham’s restaurant on Broad Street from 6pm-8pm (no meetings in June, July and August). Visit www.cvc-aalnc.org.

Cavalier Chapter of the ABWA

The American Business Women's Association provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. The Cavalier Chapter meets the third Tuesday of each month. E-mail them at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Executive Women's Golf Association

EWGA empowers women through the game of golf. The award-winning Greater Richmond Chapter aims to provide premier programs for members in golf education, player skill development, and organized play, as well as in using golf for business; to provide timely and valued benefits to EWGA members and volunteers; to promote the growth of women’s golf; and to be an advocate for positive change on issues of importance to women golfers. Visit ewgarichmond.com.

The National Association of Female Executives

NAFE provides resources and services through education, networking, and public advocacy to empower its members to achieve career success and financial security. Contact Gail Bradley, NAFE President, Richmond Chapter, at 760-716-1317.

Network of Enterprising Women

NEW provides a supportive environment for all members, to foster and enhance their productivity, effectiveness, creativity, self-expression and accomplishment in their respective fields. Visit networkofenterprisingwomen.org.

The Richmond Women's Business Consortium

RWBC represents a working alliance between local women's organizations that explicitly encourage and cultivate women's success in business and/or the community. The purpose of the RWBC is to advocate for and support the individual RWBC member organizations in their initiatives, to serve and support their members and/or the community; to inform women in the Greater Richmond area about local women's professional organizations; and to develop venues that afford opportunities for our individual members to broaden their network, increase their business opportunities, and maximize their professional success. Visit SmartConnectRWBC.org.

River City Express Network of the ABWA

RCEN is for the business woman who is interested in advancing her career through regular networking and professional education. Their mission is to provide Richmond area women the opportunity to enrich their lives through relationship building, education and professional development. The Express Network is designed for the woman on the go - the woman who wants to spend her time making contacts and getting the inside track on business today. Visit RiverCityExpressNetwork.org.

Local Women's Professional Organizations

American Society of Women Accountants

Commercial Real Estate Women

Executive Women’s Golf Association

Metropolitan Business and Professional Women or www.bpwusa.org

Metropolitan Richmond Women’s Bar Association

National Association of Female Executives
Contact Gail Bradley, NAFE President, Richomond Chapter
Phone: (760) 716-1317

National Association of Women Business Owners

National Association of Women in Construction

National League of American Pen Women
Contact Mary Jane Tolley, 804-272-1976; Sylvia Wright, 804-672-6007 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Richmond Women’s Network
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Society of Women Engineers

VCU Women in Science, Dentistry, and Medicine Faculty Organization

Virginia Press Women

For a closer look at some women's networking events around town, visit the Richmond Women's Business Consortium.

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