About Us

PWRG (Professional Women’s Referral Group) initially began as PWBE (Professional Women’s Business Exchange) in the 1990s by Jennie Kaiser as an option for “women only networking.” The founding chapter was Walnut Creek and additional chapters were gradually added with a board overseeing the focus of all chapters.  

After several years, PWBE split into two independent groups, disbanding the board.  In 2011 the Walnut Creek chapter became PWRG (Professional Women’s Referral Group) as it is known today.  In 2015 we decided to open up other chapters in response to the increasing level of interest from professional women to join.  Since 2015 we have grown to a total of 7 chapters:  Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Danville, Concord, Lamorinda, Oakland/Berkeley, and San Ramon. 

We are on a Mission!

  We exist to: 

• Increase the success of our members' individual enterprises 

• Create a supportive and non-competitive environment consisting of one person per industry

• Create a forum for the discussion of ideas and concerns related to female entrepreneurs  

• Provide professional referrals and contacts 

• Mutually support and encourage each other in our chosen fields

Professional women are welcome to join any of our chapters as our guest. Check out our calendar to see when each group meets.