Local Women's Networking Group pivot to 100% virtual during COVID

FemCity is a members only women’s networking group, founded on a mission to create a new kind of networking for women based on community, collaboration and supportive spirit. Founder, Violette de Ayala is showing its thousands of members what that means in current COVID times, having chosen to take the group 100% virtual to continue supporting every woman in the group with resources, programs and connection opportunities to help their small businesses continue to thrive through the pandemic in every way possible.

In non-COVID times, the group thrives on its popular and highly attended in person local city gatherings across both the US and Canada and even had plans to expand into Europe right before the pandemic hit.

“It’s been critical move for us to go completely virtual and continue to serve our thousands of members as a platform here to help women connect, network and build opportunities together,” says de Ayala. “While in-person events are something we are all so much looking forward to when the time is right, we are grateful we can continue providing the online programming to help our members still thrive with their creative launches and small businesses in such uncertain times.”

As part of the new initiatives included in the membership, FemCity has added: weekly virtual networking for members to participate in, completely free online group coaching and mentorship, plus a live class series with various industry experts every Thursday that can all be accessed through the safety and comfort of a home office.

“During these times, it’s so important to be to be there in every way possible for our members. I want them to still be able to grow their businesses and lean on each other for resources, connection and collaboration from their homes,” says de Ayala.

Another way de Ayala is continuing to support and serve her members is through the newly launched FemCity scholarship program, awarded to members who are not able to continue their monthly membership payments through COVID.

FemCity Eagan Leader Heather Nardi added ““We miss the in-person connections we have built but having the opportunity to continue our relationships in a virtual space has been priceless. FemCity has been more than a networking space it has also been a supportive community to celebrate wins and share challenges.” https://femcity.com/eagan

About FemCity:

FemCity was created to help the female entrepreneur, blogger, professional, aspiring small business owner both easily and affordably create both a business and life they dream of. The group offers free 30-Day Trial Memberships, starting at $9.99/month. For those having financial difficulties, financial assistance through the scholarship program is now available. The community features over 100 local communities in both the US and Canada, with more continuing to launch monthly. The mission of FemCity is to help over 1 million women through the offered programs, platform and diverse community of women here to support one another on their various business ventures. FemCity has been featured in Vogue, AP News, Marie Claire, Forbes and more. You can learn more at www.femcity.com

About Founder, Violette de Ayala:

As a seasoned entrepreneur having launched her first small business at the age of 22, Violette is obsessed with business growth and helping FEMS grow big business. She personally strives to create innovative resources, platforms and webinars so that you can create the business and life you envision, all within balance, prosperity and happiness. Having a full understanding of what it’s like to build a business from the ground up, not knowing which way to go or turn, it’s her mission to ensure that no woman feels alone in the process. Feeling frustrated by the hundreds of networking groups in her own local community, Violette set out to create something different in FemCity that was birthed with a foundation of community and spirit. The community features local market FEM leaders who create micro community groups in their various markets, conducting in-person local gatherings and live networking and online collaboration and connection opportunities.