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Network Rochester Network Rochester is the region’s premier networking organization, proudly connecting professionals and businesses for over 22 years.

Known for hosting high-impact networking events, we specialize in creating meaningful connections

🎉🍹 THIS THURSDAY NIGHT… WE’RE KICKING OFF ONE OF THE BIGGEST WEEKENDS OF THE YEAR! 💃🔥Join us for our MONTHLY Corporate H...
05/11/2026

🎉🍹 THIS THURSDAY NIGHT… WE’RE KICKING OFF ONE OF THE BIGGEST WEEKENDS OF THE YEAR! 💃🔥

Join us for our MONTHLY Corporate Happy Hour at Salena's Mexican Restaurant and get ready for a night of networking, connection, laughter, incredible food, music, margaritas, and REAL conversations with some of Rochester’s amazing professionals and entrepreneurs 💛

✨ THIS IS MORE THAN A HAPPY HOUR…
It’s the OFFICIAL kick-off party leading into Sunday’s The Ultimate Women Entrepreneurs Expo— and trust me, the energy is going to be AMAZING 👑

📅 Thursday, May 14th, 2026
⏰ 5:30PM – 8:30PM
📍 Salena’s Mexican Restaurant
302 N. Goodman St. | Rochester, NY
🎟 FREE TO ATTEND

💥 Come connect with:
✨ Local business owners
✨ Entrepreneurs
✨ Community leaders
✨ Creatives + professionals
✨ Women ready to BE SEEN. BE HEARD. BE VISIBLE.

🎥 Plus don’t miss your chance to go LIVE in the Lounge with me and showcase your business to our audience!

AND THEN… 👇👇👇
👑 Join us THIS SUNDAY for the Ultimate Women Entrepreneurs Expo!
📅 Sunday, May 17th
⏰ 11AM – 5PM
📍 Village Gate Square – 2nd Floor Atrium
🎟 FREE to attend

Over 60+ women-owned businesses, speakers, networking, shopping, inspiration, empowerment, and one unforgettable day celebrating women supporting women 💜

Sign up now and get a swag bag!

https://posh.vip/e/the-ultimate-women-entrepreneurs-expo

Grab your girls, bring your business cards, and come ready to make powerful connections all weekend long 🔥

🌞💛 SUNDAYS ARE FOR BIG IDEAS… AND EVEN BIGGER COMMUNITY MOMENTS 💛🌞Tell me… what’s more fun on a Sunday than dreaming up ...
05/03/2026

🌞💛 SUNDAYS ARE FOR BIG IDEAS… AND EVEN BIGGER COMMUNITY MOMENTS 💛🌞

Tell me… what’s more fun on a Sunday than dreaming up (and building) an event that brings together an ENTIRE community? 👀✨

Because that’s EXACTLY what we’re doing right now…
And let me tell you — this one? It’s about to be HUGE.

🚨 It’s only April… and we are already filling FAST 😳🔥
If you’ve been thinking about joining us — this is your moment to LOCK IT IN.
Because this isn’t just another summer event…
👉 This is the kind of day people talk about ALL season long 💛

🎉 THE 1ST ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS BLOCK PARTY 🎉
Presented by Empire Fiber Internet
📅 Saturday, August 8
⏰ 11 AM – 5 PM
📍 Centennial Park | Batavia, NY
And YES… we are planning to PACK 👏 THE 👏 PARK 👏

We’re bringing the energy, the families, the businesses, and the PURPOSE all together in one unforgettable day 👇
✨ Live music + DJ setting the vibe ALL day
🍔 Food trucks, sweet treats & crowd favorites
🛍 Incredible local vendors (this could be YOU 👀)
🐐 FULL kids zone: petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, temporary tattoos, foam party & nonstop fun
🐶 Adoptable pups ready to find their forever homes
And it gets even better…

💛 Supporting WNY Independent Living + the local animal shelter
🐾 Donation drives for animals in need
🎁 A HUGE raffle to give back to local families
So yes… it’s FUN.
But it also means something. 💛

💥 REAL TALK 💥
We are STILL looking for vendors and sponsors — but spots are going QUICK.
And if you wait… you might miss it.
✨ Vendor Spots: $50
✨ Sponsorships: Starting at $99

If you want to:
✔️ Get in front of a PACKED, ready-to-shop crowd
✔️ Grow your business + your network
✔️ Be part of something bigger than just a booth
👉 Then don’t wait.

📩 Message me NOW or email: [email protected]
Because come August 8…

This park is going to be FULL. 💥
And trust me…
👉 You’re going to want to say you were part of it. 💛🔥

✨ I truly can’t wait for this one… ✨There’s nothing better than walking into a room where you get to reconnect with fami...
04/21/2026

✨ I truly can’t wait for this one… ✨
There’s nothing better than walking into a room where you get to reconnect with familiar faces and meet incredible new ones — and that’s exactly what this night is all about 💫
✨ Sip, Mingle & Make Powerful Connections ✨
This Wednesday, we’re bringing together some of the most driven, inspiring, and like-minded professionals in one unforgettable space… and trust me, you’re going to want to be in the room.
🍸 Sip & Mingle Networking Night
📅 Wednesday, April 22nd
⏰ 5:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Biltmore Bar & Lounge
🎟️ FREE to attend
Step into one of Rochester’s newest hidden gems — where a jazz lounge meets speakeasy vibes. Think dim lighting, smooth music, elevated cocktails, and the kind of atmosphere that makes connecting feel effortless ✨
This is NOT your typical networking event…
This is where:
✨ Conversations turn into collaborations
✨ Introductions turn into opportunities
✨ And one connection can truly change everything
🎧 Music by Jeron DjCmelz Hansen of Island Sound Productionz
🍹 Incredible cocktails
💼 A room full of amazing local professionals
And it gets even better…
🎉 When you grab your FREE ticket, you’ll automatically be entered to win a $1,500 Marketing Package — announced LIVE that night!
So whether you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, creative, or just ready to expand your circle… this night is for YOU 💜
Come as you are… and leave with connections that matter.
👇 Grab your free ticket & get entered to win:
https://posh.vip/e/sip-and-mingle-1

💥 THIS IS YOUR INVITATION TO BE PART OF THE COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE SUMMER 💥We’re not just hosting another event…We’re cr...
04/20/2026

💥 THIS IS YOUR INVITATION TO BE PART OF THE COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE SUMMER 💥

We’re not just hosting another event…
We’re creating something BIGGER. Something that brings people together, supports local, and truly makes a difference. 💛

🎉 THE 1ST ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS BLOCK PARTY 🎉
Presented by Empire Fiber Internet
📅 Saturday, August 8
⏰ 11 AM – 5 PM
📍 Centennial Park | Batavia, NY

This is where community comes alive.
Where small businesses take center stage.
Where families spend the day making memories… and giving back.

✨ Picture this…
🎶 Live music and a DJ setting the energy
🍔 Food trucks, dirty soda, tense lemonade, stands all serving up crowd favorites
🛍 Local vendors showcasing what makes our community unique with something for everyone
🐐 A full kids area packed with fun, laughter, and activities including face, painting, a petting zoo, inflatables
🐶 Adoptable pups ready to meet their forever families form local rescues
And what makes this day even more powerful…
💛 We are PROUD to be partnering with WNY Independent Living + our local animal shelter
🐾 Bring donations like pet food, beds, crates, treats & more to support animals in need
🎁 PLUS — a HUGE basket raffle to benefit WNY Independent Living and support local families

Because this isn’t just about showing up…
It’s about giving back while growing together.

💥 CALLING ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES 💥
VENDORS • FOOD TRUCKS • SPONSORS
If you’ve been looking for an event that actually means something… this is it.
✨ Vendor Spots: $50
✨ Sponsorships: Starting at $99

This is your chance to:
✔️ Get your business in front of a high-energy, supportive crowd
✔️ Build real relationships in your community
✔️ Increase your visibility in a BIG way
✔️ Be part of a cause that supports BOTH people and pets
This is more than a block party…
It’s a movement for connection, collaboration, and community impact. 💛

👉 Spots are LIMITED and filling quickly
📩 Secure yours now: [email protected]

Let’s come together, show up for each other, and create something unforgettable…
Because when local businesses and community unite — incredible things happen. 💛🐾

Sundays are fun days, and what is more fun than a huge lineup of amazing events!If you’ve been waiting for your sign to ...
04/12/2026

Sundays are fun days, and what is more fun than a huge lineup of amazing events!

If you’ve been waiting for your sign to get out, get connected, grow your business, and be part of something bigger… this is IT.

We’re bringing the energy, the community, and the opportunities ALL year long 👇

🥂 April 16, 2026 | 5–8PM
📍 West Herr Performing Arts Center Floreano Room, Rochester, NY
a night of networking in the newly renovated center with amazing connections, live music, lounge area and more!✨

🐶 April 18, 2026 | 10AM–3PM
📍 Bob Johnson Mazda, Henrietta, NY
Sit. Stay. Drive. Spring Fling Adoption Event
Adoptable pups, amazing vendors, and a day full of heart ❤️
🚨 VENDORS: This one is FULL — but November is OPEN, so don’t wait!

🥂 April 22, 2026 | 5–8PM
📍 Biltmore Bar & Lounge, Rochester, NY
Sip & Mingle Networking Nite
Come sip, connect, and build real relationships in a high-vibe atmosphere ✨

✨ April 23, 2026 | 5–8PM
📍 LUMAesthetics, Pittsford, NY
Botox & Bubbly Ladies Nite
Grab your girls 💋 Glow up, sip bubbly, and treat yourself to a night you deserve

🐕 April 29, 2026 | 5–9PM
📍 Comedy at The Carlson, Rochester, NY
The Carlson Has Gone to the Dogs
Comedy, vendors, rescues, and LOTS of laughs 😂🐾

🥂 May 14, 2026 | 5–8PM
📍 Selenas Mexican Restaurant, Rochester, NY
Join us for our monthly corporate happy hour and this time with a little tequila along with our networking. ✨

🐾 May 16, 2026 | 10AM–3PM
📍 Jessica Chevrolet, Honeoye Falls, NY
Sit. Stay. Drive. Adoption Event
More wagging tails, more second chances, more forever homes 🐶❤️

👑 May 17, 2026 | 11AM–5PM
📍 Village Gate, Rochester, NY
Annual Ultimate Women Entrepreneurs Expo
60+ women-owned businesses, speakers, shopping & empowerment
✨ Be seen. Be heard. Be visible.

💃 May 31, 2026 | 4–9PM
📍 RIT Inn & Conference Center
Mrs. & Miss NY American Pageants
Confidence. Beauty. Power. 👑
Special VIP vendor experience this year!

🐶 June 6, 2026 | 11AM–5PM
📍 The Fitness Company, Webster, NY
Workout for Woofs
High-energy, family fun + fitness for a cause 💪🐾

🎈 August 8, 2026 | 10AM–3PM
📍 Centennial Park, Batavia, NY
Small Business Block Party & Fundraiser
Community, shopping, food, and giving back 💛

🌞 August 23, 2026 | 11AM–6PM
📍 West Creek Events, Hilton, NY
Summer Social Family Fun Day
Food trucks, BBQ & spice contest 🌶️, live music, inflatables & more 🎶

🔥 AND WE’RE NOT EVEN DONE…
Still coming in 2026 👇
✨ Monthly Corporate Happy Hours
✨ Diamonds in the Ruff fashion and adoption event
✨ Bad Girl Style Fashion Show at Big Indian Race Track (Sept 26 👀)
✨ Mind, Body & Spirit Wellness Expo
✨ Silent Disco Foam Party🎧
✨ I Am Still Standing Movement (October 💪)
✨ Holiday Events + InTune Supper Club Launch
And SOOOOOO MUCH MORE!

💥 Let’s be real… this is MORE than events.
This is community. This is visibility. This is growth.
👉 The more you show up, the MORE exposure, promotions & perks you get
👉 Vendor opportunities starting at just $50

✨ NOW is the time to get involved
✔️ Join us
✔️ Share with your people
✔️ Bring your business
✔️ Be part of something BIGGER

📩 Message us to get started: [email protected]

💫 Let’s make 2026 the year you show up, stand out, and grow

✨ Have you saved the date for this month Corporate Happy Hour Networking Event that EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT ?✨We are j...
04/09/2026

✨ Have you saved the date for this month Corporate Happy Hour Networking Event that EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT ?✨

We are just ONE WEEK AWAY from one of the most powerful networking nights of the season — and vendor/sponsor spots are almost gone 🔥

But here’s the best part…
🎟️ It’s COMPLETELY FREE to attend — so bring your friends, your coworkers, your business besties, your spouse… bring EVERYONE.

Because this night is all about community, connection, and local businesses supporting each other 💜

🎉 Corporate Happy Hour & Launch Party 🎉
📅 Thursday, April 16th, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 West Herr Performing Arts Center | Rochester, NY
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND

This is NOT your average networking event…
This is where conversations turn into collaborations, and connections turn into real opportunities.

✨ WHAT TO EXPECT:
🎶 Live music setting the vibe with Beata Golec
📸 A next-level photo experience with Belavati Studios (yes… headshots + content 👏)
🏛️ Exclusive tours of this stunning, newly renovated venue
🎤 LIVE in the Lounge — real, raw conversations about your business + your journey (and yes… you can be featured 👀)
🤝 A room FULL of driven, like-minded professionals ready to connect including our new cover women behind Tipping Point Communications

💥 THIS IS YOUR MOMENT TO:
BE SEEN.
BE HEARD.
BE VISIBLE.
⚠️ ONLY A FEW VENDOR & SPONSOR SPOTS LEFT ⚠️
Starting at just $99 — if you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign to jump in NOW.

✨ So grab your people. Invite your circle. Share this post.
Let’s pack the room with incredible energy and support for our local business community.

📩 Ready to get involved or lock in one of the last spots?
Email: [email protected]

🐣💐 HAPPY EASTER, FRIENDS 💐🐣There’s something extra special about this season… a time of renewal, hope, and coming togeth...
04/05/2026

🐣💐 HAPPY EASTER, FRIENDS 💐🐣

There’s something extra special about this season… a time of renewal, hope, and coming together — and we couldn’t think of a more perfect way to celebrate than by inviting you to something we’ve poured our hearts into. 💛

This August in Batavia, we are beyond excited (and honestly so grateful) to bring our 1st Annual Small Business Block Party to life. This isn’t just an event to us… it’s a passion project, a community moment, and something we truly believe will make an impact. ✨

🎉 THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOCK PARTY 🎉
Presented by Empire Fiber Internet + Rochester Woman Online magazine
📅 Saturday, August 8
⏰ 11 AM – 5 PM
📍 Centennial Park | Batavia, NY

Picture this…
Live music filling the air 🎶
Food trucks serving up all your favorites 🍔
Kids laughing, playing games, getting their faces painted, and visiting the petting zoo 🐐
Local vendors and small businesses connecting and thriving 🛍
And adorable, adoptable pups just waiting to meet their forever families 🐶❤️

But what makes this day even more meaningful…
💛 A portion of the proceeds will benefit WNY Independent Living and the local animal shelter — supporting both our community members and the pets who need us most.

We’re asking everyone who attends to bring a donation — whether it’s for local families or our furry friends. Together, we can show up in a big way for both. 🐾💛

✨ What to expect:
• Live Music + Entertainment
• Food Trucks & Sweet Treats
• Petting Zoo + Family Fun (LL’s Camelot by Leigh Gottie)
• Face Painting by Far Out Faces of WNY + Temporary Tattoos by Arlene’s Costumes
• LOTS of Local Vendors & Small Businesses to shop and support
• Basket Raffles and 50/50
• Games and fun for the kids (and the whole family)
• And so much more still to come…

💥 Calling all vendors, food trucks, and community partners!
If you’ve been looking for a way to get your business in front of an amazing, supportive local crowd — this is your moment.
✨ Vendor Spots: $50
✨ Sponsorships: Starting at $99

This is your chance to:
✔️ Be seen
✔️ Make real connections
✔️ Grow your business
✔️ Be part of something that truly matters

And for everyone planning to come… bring your family, your friends, your neighbors — bring the love, the energy, and the community spirit. Let’s fill this park with connection, support, and joy.

Because when we come together to support local businesses, uplift our neighbors, and help animals in need… incredible things happen. 💛🐾
📩 Spots are limited — don’t wait! Contact me today at [email protected]

✨ TWO WEEKS AWAY FROM THE MONTHLY NETWORKING EVENTS EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT ✨WHAT ARE YOU DOING?Rochester… this is you...
04/02/2026

✨ TWO WEEKS AWAY FROM THE MONTHLY NETWORKING EVENTS EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT ✨
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
Rochester… this is your sign 👀

We are just TWO WEEKS OUT from one of the most powerful networking nights of the season — and vendor/sponsor spots are almost gone 🔥

But here’s the best part…
🎟️ It’s COMPLETELY FREE to attend — so bring your friends, your coworkers, your business besties, your spouse… bring EVERYONE.

Because this night is all about community, connection, and local businesses supporting each other 💜

✨ YOU’RE INVITED TO A NIGHT OF CONNECTION, VISIBILITY & IMPACT ✨
🎉 Corporate Happy Hour & Launch Party 🎉
📅 Thursday, April 16th, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 West Herr Performing Arts Center | Rochester, NY
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND

This is NOT your average networking event…
This is where conversations turn into collaborations, and connections turn into real opportunities.

✨ WHAT TO EXPECT:
🎶 Live music setting the vibe with Beata Golec
📸 A next-level photo experience with Belavati Studios (yes… headshots + content 👏)
🏛️ Exclusive tours of this stunning, newly renovated venue
🎤 LIVE in the Lounge — real, raw conversations about your business + your journey (and yes… you can be featured 👀)
🤝 A room FULL of driven, like-minded professionals ready to connect including our new cover women behind Tipping Point Communications

💥 THIS IS YOUR MOMENT TO:
BE SEEN.
BE HEARD.
BE VISIBLE.
⚠️ ONLY A FEW VENDOR & SPONSOR SPOTS LEFT ⚠️
Starting at just $99 — if you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign to jump in NOW.

✨ So grab your people. Invite your circle. Share this post.
Let’s pack the room with incredible energy and support for our local business community.

📩 Ready to get involved or lock in one of the last spots?
Email: [email protected]

From boutique beginnings to bold integrated brilliance. Meet Michelle Ashby & the women of Tipping Point Communications ...
03/30/2026

From boutique beginnings to bold integrated brilliance. Meet Michelle Ashby & the women of Tipping Point Communications who are now our latest cover women of Rochester Woman Online magazine!

SHE’S NOT JUST LEADING — SHE’S REDEFINING THE GAME. ✨

Our newest cover woman is the definition of vision, resilience, and fearless leadership. From building a powerhouse agency rooted in strategy and integrity to empowering the next generation of leaders, her story is one of evolution, courage, and impact.

Ashby shares how she transformed a boutique media firm into a full-service agency driven by purpose — where every decision is intentional, every strategy is grounded in truth, and every client relationship is built on trust. Because real success isn’t just about growth… it’s about creating something that lasts.

💫 And that’s exactly what we do at Rochester Woman Online.

For over 17+ years, our mission has been simple but powerful:
To give women a platform to be seen, heard, and celebrated.

We are more than a magazine — we are a movement of women supporting women, sharing stories that inspire, and creating real connections across our community and beyond. With an audience of over 100,000 readers, your story has the power to reach, impact, and inspire more people than you ever imagined.

✨ So now we ask you…
Could YOU be our next cover woman?
Or maybe you have a story that deserves to be told?

Whether it’s:
💥 A powerful feature
📣 Advertising your brand
🎥 Going LIVE with us
—or ALL of the above…

We have so many ways to help you step into your visibility and own your voice.

🔥 Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Featured. 🔥

📩 Message us today to learn how you can be part of one of the area’s premier women’s publications.

And stay tuned… the full March/April edition is dropping shortly — and trust us, you do NOT want to miss this one.

📸 Photo Credit: Belavati Studios

“When women rise to every level of leadership, we don’t just join the conversation—we transform it, ensuring our voices ...
03/25/2026

“When women rise to every level of leadership, we don’t just join the conversation—we transform it, ensuring our voices are heard, respected, and impossible to ignore. Women at every level—especially the top—don’t just change the dynamic, we redefine it.”

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