Program Series

PROFESSIONAL

WOMEN’S

NETWORK

The Alexandria Chamber Professional Women’s Network (PWN) is a dynamic women’s group within the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce designed to foster networking, educational opportunities and support among the area’s professional women.

Each quarter PWN hosts Coffee & Connections, an hour-long (8:30am-9:30am) morning networking and educational event that provides members the opportunity to meet new people as well as receive a piece of professional development from an expert speaker.

Every March, PWN hosts its signature event, The Women’s Leadership Forum. The Forum brings together over 200 women (and men) at all stages of their careers for a morning long program designed to provide, discussion, inspiration and professional development.

At the end of each year, PWN gathers for their year-end celebration, An Evening of Perfect Pairings, Wine + Chocolate, Women + Business. This vibrant and tasty event highlight’s PWN and its members’ successes of the year.

For more information on PWN please contact Maria Ciarrocchi, mciarrocchi@thechamberalx.com

COFFEE & CONNECTIONS

Date

April 30, 2026

8:30am-9:30am

Location 

The Little Theatre of Alexandria

600 Wolfe Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

Member Ticket

$25.00

Prospective Member Ticket

$35.00

Coffee & Connections

The Chamber ALX’s Professional Women’s Network

April Coffee & Connections

Join the Professional Women’s Network for our second gathering of the year, where you’ll have the opportunity to network with some of the region’s most accomplished professionals—women and men alike.

This quarter, we’re excited to welcome Eleanore Tapscott, President of The Little Theatre of Alexandria. Eleanore will share the story of her unique dual career—serving as a nonprofit professional by day while thriving as an award-winning actor, producer, and director in the DC area’s vibrant community theatre scene.

Through her journey, Eleanore will offer valuable insights on balancing multiple passions, managing a busy professional life, and the importance of hobbies and extracurricular pursuits in achieving personal and professional fulfillment.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

8:30am-9:30am 

The Little Theatre of Alexandria

600 Wolfe Street

Alexandria VA 22314

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