WE Forum - Connect

*This year's Changes: WE Forum will now usually be on the 4th Thursday of the Month. There will be a rotation of panelists one month, workshops the next, and evening networking meetings the third.
Panelist Meeting 8am - 9am: January, April, August, November
Workshop Meeting: February, May, September
Evening Networking 4:30pm - 6:00pm: March, June, October

Connect: Networking Social at
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For more information on the We Forum’s monthly topics or speakers, you can follow them on their Facebook page HERE or their website HERE.

*WE Forum is hosted by Christine Beech of Copiavia and meets at Saint Mary’s University Rochester in partnership with RAEDI, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, Collider, SCORE, Rochester Women Magazine, and DMC.

What is the WE Forum?

The Women Entrepreneurs (WE) Forum was launched in 2019 to provide free educational programming for women who are running a business, as well as those who are seeking to start a business. The idea started as a partnership between Saint Mary's University and the Rochester Area Economic Development Inc. (RAEDI). In 2020, the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce joined as a partner, and in 2021, the Collider Foundation, SCORE, and Rochester Women Magazine joined the partnership. In 2022, DMC (Destination Medical Center) joined the partnership. This partnership is indicative of the desire and commitment of all these organizations to support new business start ups and ensure they have the right training and networks to succeed.

What Happens at our Events?
Each month we hear from speakers who have deep experience in the topic to be discussed. There is lots of room for questions from the attendees to ensure the discussion is relevant, informed by experience, and addresses the real questions women have when running a business.

Why Join Us?
These events have proven to be valuable networking and learning events for women business owners. It is a chance to hear from those who have faced the same challenges and hear how they navigated those challenges to become successful entrepreneurs. Join other Rochester area women who are passionate about their ideas and their business. You may find your next client or business partner!