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TWIG<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Empowering\u00a0<\/span>women<\/span>\u00a0to thrive and succeed together. We connect and uplift\u00a0<\/span>women<\/span>\u00a0from all backgrounds and professions, creating a dynamic and supportive environment for professional growth. Through shared experiences, mentorship, and mutual encouragement, we inspire one another, drive personal and professional success, and build lasting connections that empower each woman to reach her full potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ames, Iowa + Surrounding Communities<\/h4>\n

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Empowering\u00a0<\/span>women<\/span> of all backgrounds to connect, grow, and inspire future generations of leaders.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Events<\/a><\/h3>\n

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The Women’s Initiative Group meets monthly. Time of our meet ups vary to accommodate our busy schedules.<\/p>\n

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Join us<\/a>.<\/h3>\n

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So, You Wanna Join TWIG?<\/p>\n

Awesome. We were hoping you\u2019d say that.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a woman looking to connect, grow, share some laughs, and maybe sip a little coffee (or wine \u2014 we don\u2019t judge), you\u2019re in the right place.<\/p>\n

At TWIG, we\u2019re all about empowering women to thrive and succeed \u2014 together by creating a space where women from all backgrounds and professions feel seen, supported, and celebrated.<\/p>\n

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Women of all ages welcome.<\/p>\n

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How to Join us @ TWIG<\/h2>\n

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JOIN THE TWIG CIRCLE<\/h5>\n

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Let\u2019s be honest \u2014 life is already complicated enough. Deadlines, family, group texts, parking apps that never work\u2026 we don\u2019t need networking to feel like another chore.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why TWIG is different. We\u2019re not here for business cards and small talk \u2014 we\u2019re here for real women, real connection, and a space where you can just be.<\/p>\n

TWIG is a supportive, come-as-you-are community of women who laugh together, learn together, and grow together.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re building a circle that\u2019s equal parts mentorship, motivation, and \u201cyou\u2019ve got this.\u201d<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t another stuffy event. It\u2019s something more. Something better. Something real.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the community you didn\u2019t know you were missing \u2014 but absolutely deserve.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Reinventing Networking to be a Supporting Community of likeminded Women<\/h2>\n

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TWIG<\/h4>\n

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Ames, Iowa & Surrounding COmmunities<\/h5>\n

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