✨ RISE Society Women’s Networking Meetup—Connect & Collaborate in Matthews at Wine and Design Matthews – Matthews, NC

Welcome to RISE Society — a local networking community where women in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship RISE together through Relationships · Inspiration · Support · Elevation.

Whether you're building a business, growing in your career, starting something new, or simply looking for a circle of women who get it — there’s a place for you here.

We gather twice a month in Matthews, NC to build real relationships, learn from one another, and help each other keep moving forward.

What Makes RISE Different?

This isn't your typical business card exchange.

RISE is intentionally designed to create the kind of connections that can be hard to build in traditional networking spaces — where we actually get to know one another, understand what each woman is working toward, and find ways to support each other along the way.

Expect:

• Real conversation and meaningful connections
• 30-second introductions so everyone has a chance to share
• Member and business spotlights
• Practical speakers, workshops, and discussions
• Opportunities to ask for help, share resources, and make introductions
• Plenty of cheering each other on — without the competition

Some meetings are educational. Some are hands-on. Some get us thinking a little differently about our businesses or ourselves.

But the goal is always the same: leave with something useful and know the women in the room a little better than you did when you walked in.

Who Is RISE For?

Entrepreneurs, freelancers, creatives, consultants, professionals, local leaders, community builders, working moms, career pivoters, and women figuring out what's next.

You don't need to have everything figured out.

You just need to be willing to show up, connect, contribute, and RISE alongside us.

Come Meet Us

Not a member yet? Come experience RISE for yourself.

Guests are welcome to attend two complimentary meetings before deciding whether membership is right for them.

RISE membership goes beyond our twice-monthly gatherings, with opportunities for continued connection, introductions, resources, support, and community between meetings.

Come see what we're building.

Let's RISE together.

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Add photos to our public FB group and tag us when you attend — we love seeing RISE through your eyes!

Speakers, workshops, and meeting formats vary, so come back often.

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