eWomenNetwork Launches Madison Chapter for Women Entrepreneurs

eWomenNetwork has launched its new Madison Chapter to unite women entrepreneurs and business leaders to network, to mentor, to build businesses and to become more leaders. The chapter is led by Masha Pavlova and is dedicated to developing an environment that is welcoming to women, encourages strategic connections, provides business information and support to help members expand their businesses throughout the greater Madison area, and fosters friendships.

The official launch was held at the Madison Club in the downtown area, where women entrepreneurs were introduced to a place to meet other entrepreneurs and learn from seasoned business leaders. Be Green Pro president and CEO, Patti Beres, a sustainable lawn care company that has over 3,500 clients, was among the guests at the launch event. Patti shared her knowledge of how to have a successful business and make a balanced and meaningful life for herself in her presentation “Live Greener, Grow Better, Enjoy More!”

The Madison chapter is dedicated to building an entrepreneurial community of women in Madison, one that encourages collaboration and not isolated entrepreneurial success under Masha’s direction. The chapter's formation would be aimed at tackling the “silos” that can leave women working in isolation in their industries, communities and in their leadership positions, she said.

Key Highlights
 

• eWomenNetwork launches Madison chapter to connect women entrepreneurs
• Masha Pavlova leads inclusive community for women business leaders
• Patti Beres shares business growth insights at launch event

Women entrepreneurs and business leaders across the greater Madison area are invited to attend the chapter to build professional relationships, share information, and access resources that can help grow their businesses. Since the chapter's inception over half of its founding members have already grown their businesses since joining the network, the organization reports. The chapter has helped 30 entrepreneurs and more than half of its founding members have grown their businesses since joining the network, the organization reports.

For Masha, creating an inclusive environment is a central part of her leadership approach. She said, she is a neurodivergent immigrant; and it is very important to unite all these women with different backgrounds, different experiences and different perspectives. She said “some work networking groups may feel like they are all the same, which can make it difficult for members of underrepresented groups to feel included as the token”.

“From the beginning, one of my biggest intentions was making sure we have community leaders who can take these resources back to their communities,” Masha said. She added that the chapter aims to create resources that women can take into their own communities while encouraging stronger leadership within those spaces.

The Madison chapter also seeks to help women entrepreneurs overcome barriers that can prevent them from entering new professional spaces or seeking support. Masha said that many women who have ideas and capabilities to ask for help are deterred by social and cultural factors.

She also highlighted the importance of women seeing other women being successful in business, as it can change one's perception of money and possibilities, stating that being around women with businesses worth seven figures can challenge this.

In addition to business networking, the chapter can also serve as a platform for women to make valuable professional connections, gain recognition, learn from seasoned entrepreneurs, and collectively support the community's business environment. The launch would be a blend of planned networking, learning and a chance to learn from other women entrepreneurs, Masha said.