| Location | Women's Business Network Name | Affiliation | Contact Name | Phone | Contact Email | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | Collegiate Women in Business | Iowa State University Ivy College of Business | Kayla Sander | 515-294-8796 | kayla@iastate.edu | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Ames | Digital Women | Iowa State University | Mallory Flynn | — | — | A great option for women in technology who want smart peer connections, career momentum, and a supportive professional community. |
| Ames / Central Iowa | Central Iowa Women in Ag Network | Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag | Mekenze Cortum | — | cortumm@nationwide.com | A helpful network for women in agriculture who want practical peer support, industry knowledge, and stronger regional connections. |
| Atlantic | Atlantic Business & Professional Women | BPW Iowa (local chapter) | Jolene Roecker | 712-249-1480 | — | A strong choice for women who want advocacy, leadership development, and a long-standing professional community. |
| Cedar Rapids | IWLC Lead In | Women Lead Change / Lean In Circle | Deb Worm | — | — | Lean In Circles are excellent for women who want honest peer support, accountability, and leadership conversations in a trusted small-group setting. |
| Cedar Rapids | Women Lead Change | Independent nonprofit / leadership organization | Tiffany O'Donnell | 319-423-7175 | info@wlcglobal.org | A strong fit for women who want leadership development, encouragement, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Cedar Rapids / Eastern Iowa | Professional Women's Network | — | Kristin Miller | — | pwn@pwn.org | A strong community for women who want supportive peer relationships, greater visibility, and practical opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Cedar Rapids / Iowa City | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter of NAWIC (Chapter 160) | National Association of Women in Construction | Karen LaGrange | 319-533-8319 | klagrange@climate-engr.com | This is a valuable network for women in construction who want industry credibility, leadership development, and supportive peer connections. |
| Council Bluffs | Women Inspiring Women | Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce | Jessica Escamilla | 712-325-1000 | jessica@councilbluffsiowa.com | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Des Moines | Executive Women International Des Moines | Executive Women International | Deb Longseth | — | [email protected] | A strong option for women who want leadership development, peer support, and connections that can open doors professionally. |
| Des Moines | FemCity Des Moines | FemCity | Abby Martinez | — | — | FemCity offers a warm blend of sisterhood, business education, and intentional networking that helps women grow with both support and visibility. |
| Des Moines | National Association of Women in Construction (Des Moines Chapter) | National Association of Women in Construction | Stephanie Wright | — | — | This is a valuable network for women in construction who want industry credibility, leadership development, and supportive peer connections. |
| Des Moines | West Des Moines Charter Chapter | American Business Women's Association (ABWA) | Susan Dunn | — | susandunn824@gmail.com | ABWA offers chapter-based networking, leadership development, and a broad national community that helps members grow professionally and personally. |
| Des Moines / Johnston | Greater Des Moines Noon Chapter | American Business Women's Association (ABWA) | Jennifer Allamby | — | — | ABWA offers chapter-based networking, leadership development, and a broad national community that helps members grow professionally and personally. |
| Des Moines / Statewide | IA Women in Tech | Technology Association of Iowa | Kate Lyon | 515-280-7700 | info@technologyiowa.org | A great option for women in technology who want career momentum, leadership development, and a supportive professional community. |
| Des Moines metro | WOW Connect DSM | WOW Magazine / Women of Worth | Kari Elbert | 515-771-2032 | info@wowconnectdsm.com | A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Dubuque | Dubuque Women's Leadership Network | — | Amy Green | 844-642-2338 ext- 3130 | greena@nicc.edu | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Iowa City | Female Alliance of Civil Engineers (FACE) | University of Iowa College of Engineering | Jennifer Rumping | 319-335-5646 | iowaface@gmail.com | A strong community for women who want collaboration, advocacy, and supportive connections across industries. |
| Iowa City | WiCS | University of Iowa | Mikayla Jensen | — | mikayla-jensen@uiowa.edu | A positive, community-oriented option for women who want encouragement, relationship-building, and more opportunities to grow professionally. |
| Iowa City | Women in Business | University of Iowa / Tippie College of Business | Hanna Graham | 319-335-0862 | hanna-graham@uiowa.edu | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Iowa City | Women in Entrepreneurship | University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center | Leslie Flynn | 319-335-2588 | leslie-flynn@uiowa.edu | A strong fit for women entrepreneurs who want practical growth support, meaningful connections, and a community that understands the business journey. |
| Iowa City area | Professional Women in Building (PWB) | Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association | Jessica Andino | 319-471-7527 | jessica.andinoconstruction@gmail.com | This is a valuable network for women in construction and home building who want industry relationships, visibility, and peer support. |
| Marshalltown | Women in Business Luncheon | Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce | Brittany Sichra | 641-753-6645 | bsichra@marshalltown.org | A strong option for women who want practical business growth support, community, and meaningful connections with other ambitious women. |
| Mason City | Breaking Glass Leadership Series | Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce | Allyson Krull | 641-423-5724 | akrull@masoncityia.com | A smart choice for women who want visibility in the local business community, strong referrals, and practical relationship-building opportunities. |
| Mount Pleasant | Business & Professional Women | Local BPW-style group / business listing | Charlene Hinrichs | 319-385-9763 | charlenehinrichs@gmail.com | A strong choice for women who want advocacy, leadership development, and a long-standing professional community. |
| Sioux City | K&A - Networking for Women | Ad hoc / curated event organizer | Amber Smith | 712-574-0912 | erstwhilestudios@yahoo.com | A strong option for women who want consistent networking, supportive referrals, and relationships that can lead to real opportunities. |
| Statewide | BPW Iowa | Business and Professional Women of Iowa | Celina Peerman | — | bpwiowapresident@gmail.com | A strong choice for women who want advocacy, leadership development, and a long-standing professional community. |
| Statewide | CREW Iowa | CREW Network | Amy Welcher | 515)235-6099 | welcher.amy@principal.com | A great option for women in commercial real estate who want business connections, referrals, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. |
| Statewide | Harvesting Our Potential - Women, Food & Agriculture Network | Women, Food & Agriculture Network / Iowa Women's Foundation | Lauren Marolis | 515-635-3276 | lauren@wfan.org | A helpful network for women in agriculture who want practical peer support, industry knowledge, and stronger regional connections. |
| Statewide | Iowa Women in Agriculture | — | Cheryl Tevis | — | — | A helpful network for women in agriculture who want practical peer support, industry knowledge, and stronger regional connections. |
| Statewide | MBI BuildHer | Master Builders of Iowa | Kelli Paskert | — | — | A valuable community for women in construction and the built environment who want industry visibility, leadership growth, and supportive peer connections. |
| Statewide | NAWBO Iowa Business Institute | NAWBO Iowa | Tamara Kenworthy | 515-314-6568 | [email protected] | NAWBO is a smart fit for women business owners who want serious peer connections, advocacy, and resources tailored to growing and leading a company. |
| Statewide | WiM Iowa | Women in Manufacturing Association | Jillian Schutte | 216-503-5700 | chapters@womeninmfg.org | Women in Manufacturing gives members niche industry connections, professional development, and a stronger voice in a field where peer support matters. |
| Statewide | Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Iowa Chapter | Women in Manufacturing Association | Jillian Schutte | 216-503-5700 | chapters@womeninmfg.org | Women in Manufacturing gives members niche industry connections, professional development, and a stronger voice in a field where peer support matters. |
| Statewide / Des Moines | The Iowa Center Women's Business Center | Iowa Center for Economic Success | Jennifer Thomas | — | — | A strong choice for women who want practical coaching, training, and resources to launch, stabilize, or grow a business. |
| Statewide / Des Moines metro | NAWBO Iowa | National Association of Women Business Owners | Mollie Frideres | — | — | NAWBO is a smart fit for women business owners who want serious peer connections, advocacy, and resources tailored to growing and leading a company. |
Iowa Women's Business Networking Groups Directory
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Women’s business networking groups play a vital role in connecting, elevating, and supporting women across industries. Our commitment extends beyond our own gatherings—we actively celebrate and uplift the broader ecosystem of women-centered networking opportunities. As our events frequently reach capacity, we encourage our members to engage with and support other organizations, recognizing that meaningful connections and growth happen across many spaces. By fostering collaboration rather than competition, we strengthen a collective network where all women in business can thrive. For organizers of the women's business networking groups below, if any updates or corrections please send them to Barbara (Service @ WomanLeaders.org) and let us know how we can further assist in your wonderful networking group which furthers our joint mission and purpose of empowering women in the workforce.