FAQ’s

What is Women Make a Difference – Resources for Connecting Women (WMAD)?

A local organically grown networking community started in 2001 by Val Romero, a local solopreneur offering consistent networking events and other opportunities to leverage you and your business for maximum visibility.

Prior to the pandemic, all WMAD events were in-person.  Val didn’t let the pandemic stop her with an immediate pivot to virtual events in 2020.   2026 hosts both in-person luncheons, virtual events, coffee conversations and Rail Runner Trips. The virtual events feature roulette-style speed networking making those deeper connections that build relationships and loyal referral partners, while the in-person features mini vendor fairs, expert keynote speakers, ‘crafting your pitch’ workshops, and speed networking; the ‘coffee conversations’ are a mix mini presentations & interaction with an expert within the WMAD community, and the Rail Runner trips are just plain fun & a day out from your business.

What does Women Make a Difference offer?

WMAD meets monthly in both in-person and virtual formats hosting two (2) events each month: in-person lunch & learn ‘Mini Vendor Fair + Keynote Speaker or a Virtual Zoom Networking and ‘Coffee Conversations’ for connecting in a more relaxed atmosphere rotating from the east to west side of town to include everyone who wants to come out for coffee and lively conversation

When does Women Make a Difference gather and where?

2^nd Friday In-Person Lunch & Learn – all EVEN months & one odd month (Jan 9th, Feb 13th, April 24, June 12th, August 14th & Oct 9th). February and August Lunches are 11:30am – 2:30pm.

UNM Continuing Education North Building – Room C (11:30am-1:30pm)

2^nd Friday Virtual ‘Enhance Your Networking Game’ – all ODD months (March 13th, May 8th, July 10th, Sept 11th & Nov 13th)

Virtual Zoom Room (11:30am-1pm)

3^rd Thursday Coffee Conversations – every month (except December will be the first Thursday).

Hosted at a variety of places & different topics (9am-11am)

Rail Runner trips: take the train with us to Santa Fe for lunch at Tomasita’s and shopping at Double Take Consignment (August 19th and December 9th)

Are there other benefits available when you join the WMAD community?

Yes!  Get year-round exposure through our online business directory located inside the WMAD website; rank higher in Google with our 25+ year history on the web as ABQ’s premier networking community

Do you have to be a member to attend WMAD events?

No, you can attend whatever events fit your schedule.  However, membership has its perks and privileges.  Receive discounts to in-person events, no charge for virtual events, a rolling 12-month online business directory listing and more; consistent networking is what begins moving the needle on your business

What’s the investment for membership to WMAD and what do I get?

$299 for a rolling year!  ($29 monthly payment option) available

• Annual Directory Listing– feature you and your business on our website increasing your visibility & Google ranking due to WMAD’s online longevity
• Mastermind Group Inner Circle Achievers – weekly 75-minute support & co-working zoom session
• Continuous Video Loop of the front page of your listing shown at each lunch & learn
• Spotlight your business –handpicked for extra 2-minute commercial at virtual events
• WMAD Marketplace– private FB group to post your products, services or current events, an ‘ask’ or something you are looking to sell or get rid of.
• Discounts to in-person luncheons, sponsorship, vending events, special events and coffee conversations 

What do I have access to as a ‘Member’ of WMAD? 

• Mini Vendor Fair & Networking Luncheons – 6 events – 2^nd Friday of all EVEN months (+1 odd month); 3’, 6’ vendor table and sponsorship options (exception is April 24).
• Virtual Zoom ‘Enhance Your Networking Game’– 5 events – 2nd Friday of all ODD months; roulette-style speed networking very effective to meet lots of people
• Sponsorship In-Person Lunch & Learn –  $127 investment includes lunch & 6’ table; can secure all 5 spots for a special price (ASK ME); many benefits including time in front of room to ‘shine’ and the guest list following the event
• Vendor Tables at in-person events – includes lunch and choice of 3′ or 6′ table space for $67 or $97
• Rail Runner trips to Santa Fe for lunch at Tomasita’s & shopping at Double Take Consignment
• Coffee Conversations – 3^rd Thursdays – mini presentations at a variety of places specially chosen
• Discounts Available – in-person lunch & learns, virtual events, vendor tables and sponsorships, and coffee conversations mini presentations

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