PWN Monterey

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We are a network for women in business and men who's primary clients are women.

Make real connections, get support, and grow your business through fun, interactive networking events in Monterey and Santa Cruz County.

You don’t have to build your career alone. Attend one of our speaker meetings, join us for morning coffee, network at our next live event. Our calendar stays full with in-person and virtual networking opportunities across Monterey and Santa Cruz County.

Networking should feel supportive, not awkward.

If you are trying to grow your business, advance your career, or reinvent your next chapter, it’s easy to feel isolated or unsure where you belong. PWN makes it simple to meet the right people, build real relationships, and take action with confidence.

You’re welcome here. We’ll help you plug in fast.

Whether you’re new to networking or you’ve been to every mixer in town, it helps to have a friendly place to land. PWN has been connecting professionals on the Monterey Peninsula since 1983, and we continue to celebrate women’s leadership while supporting scholarships and community impact.

How it works

Join PWN

Show up to our monthly morning, lunch & evening meetings

Build your relationships, Give & Ask for referrals, Volunteer in leadership

Watch your Business Grow

Why Become a Member?

Build your referral network and visibility
Attend networking and speaker events (virtual and in-person)
Share your business through PWN channels
Develop real friendships and business relationships
Opportunities to be a featured speaker, sponsor, or showcase your work
Give and receive referrals, and join mastermind-style support

Imagine six months from now…

You have familiar faces to sit with, trusted contacts to refer, and a community that actually shows up for you. You feel more confident, more connected, and more supported in the work you’re building.

Without community, it’s easier to stay stuck, second-guess yourself, and miss opportunities you were meant to step into.

A legacy of leadership and giving back

Since 1983, PWN has celebrated outstanding women through our Woman of the Year recognition and has awarded scholarships that support women in business and the nonprofits that champion them.

That 1st year, five visionary women came together to create a supportive network for women in business. What began on a dark and stormy night, with the expectation that only a few might attend, turned into a powerful beginning—the room was standing-room only. That moment of connection sparked a movement that has continued to grow for more than four decades.

Since our founding, PWN has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to support women in business and the nonprofit organizations that champion them.

What began as a simple gathering has become a vibrant, multigenerational community—a network of women dedicated to helping one another rise, lead, and thrive.

WHO IS PWN?

PWN is a fun, interactive professional networking community of enthusiastic women, plus a few outstanding men, who support and celebrate one another in both personal fulfillment and business success.

If you’re a man whose business primarily serves women, you’re welcome here too. We create an empowering, collaborative environment where you can build lasting relationships, grow professionally, and make meaningful business connections.

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Our event calendar is alway full of in-person and virtual networking opportunities.

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What is PWN?

PWN is a national professional women’s organization, proudly based on the Monterey Peninsula since 1983. Our members enjoy both local and national connections, with networking opportunities online and in person throughout Monterey and Santa Cruz County. We’re a welcoming, multigenerational community for professional women and a few exceptional men who serve women-focused businesses.

Our membership is a diverse group, comprised of entrepreneurs, professionals, and employees.

For more than four decades, PWN has been a place where women in business come to feel supported, seen, and strengthened, alongside a few outstanding men who serve women-centered communities. Since 1983, we’ve invested thousands of dollars in scholarships that help women grow their careers and support the nonprofits that lift them up.

Every year, we celebrate one remarkable leader with our Woman of the Year Award, presented at our Annual Holiday Gala, our signature fundraising event and community celebration.