Here is a picture of our Big Check for Marklund  --$1,000  raised at our 3rd Anniversary event last month---"Celebrating Women in Business"!!!

Shear Pleasure, Ltd. is a family business that opened in 1980 with a full staff of talented stylists specializing in hair and nails. After 30 years of being a professional stylist, a personal experience changed Danette Goggin, co-owner of Shear Pleasure, and inspired her to become a specialist in hair replacement. Danette's daughter, Taylor, was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata at the age of two. According to the website of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, "Alopecia Areata is a common autoimmune skin disease resulting in the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere on the body."

Overcoming Mediocrity is a unique collection of stories from women who have created their own lives of significance, not only in their professional lives, but in their personal, physical or spiritual lives as well. We have some inspiring stories from established leaders who are making an impact on a larger scale as well as from those who are making a difference and impacting a select few in their everyday lives. These stories are meant to inspire and encourage women to realize their true potential.

Our Mission
Our mission is to provide women the opportunity to share their stories and inspire others while simultaneously positioning themselves as experts in their industries, which will result in additional credibility and increased revenue.

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The Business Ledger's Influential Women in Business awards recognize outstanding women
executives who excel in business, civic and personal arenas.

      Meet Diane

The Go-Giver book is a short little parable about one man's journey to discover the power of giving. Through a series of events and interactions with other givers, he transforms his business and ultimately his life in a direction that ends up being far more rewarding than he could have ever imagined.

Five Laws of Stratospheric Success

Our goal is to make DPWN into a more relevant and value packed resource for professional women everywhere. And I recognize that it is only because of our struggles, that we are making these wonderful changes which include the addition of a whole list of new benefits for our members to help them make more connections and build a more prosperous business and a brand new Virtual Membership designed for women to connect into our community and receive the member benefits without having to commit to joining a chapter.

Being a part of DPWN has been a rewarding experience for many women.  Working with visionary, Christie Ruffino, has allowed many women the opportunity to network and build relationships both professionally and personally.  Growing the organization from 30 members to over 300 in a short period of time is only a small part of the overall picture.  The quality relationships that have been developed, the quality of business being conducted, the quality of personal growth that's provided has put DPWN on the map as one of the premier women's networking organization of its kind. One that continues to grow - not by numbers alone, but by the value it creates for its membership.

Renate Knippen/President, Knippen Enterprises, Inc.
Member at Large

Dynamic Professional Women's Network has been an asset to both my personal and professional life. I have made numerous networking connections that have turned into sales for the business. I also got the opportunity to work with great vendors that provide services to the business. People refer and work with people they know and trust. This is what this group is all about. It's a privilege to be a member.

Rosanna DeFrenza/RoccoVino's Ristorante & Pizzeria
Carol Stream Chapter

My name is Robin Martin, and I am the owner of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in downtown Naperville. I have been involved in DPWN for almost two years.   During this time, DPWN has provided me with not only dozens of successful business contacts, but also true friends.  We have a fantastic group of dynamic professionals with whom I have come to really appreciate, admire and care for.  The support from within this group has become invaluable to me.

Robin Martin - Owner/Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Naperville 
Naperville/Lisle Chapter

"I've been a member for 5 years and have consistently given and received leads that have made a significant impact on my business. DPWN provides an excellent environment to foster wonderful relationships both professionally and personally."

Sharon Spero, Money Mailer and Melaleuca
Geneva/St. Charles Chapter

This DPWN chapter officially celebrated their 2^nd Year Anniversary recently.  The event was titled "Celebrating Women in Busines" and was a resounding success!  The Lucky Monk Restaurant in South Barrington hosted the event which drew business women from various trades and professions throughout the Barrington area.  The evening provided wonderful food, beverage and raffles for fantastic prizes!  The evening focus was to celebrate the 2^nd anniversary for the women's business network which meets on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of every month.  The success of this Barrington Chapter is the result of a dynamic blending of women who support each others' business endeavors and share ideas for growth.  The celebration also had a serious goal to raise funds for St. Alexius Childrens Hospital.  A check for the evenings proceeds was presented to an appreciative spokesperson for the Hospital.  (see photo)

Lisa Raupp, Senior Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics is currently the #2 Director in the National Court of Sales for the Diamond Seminar. The Mary Kay year ends on June 30th and she is striving to be the #1 Director in sales at the National Seminar.

View our Step-by-step guide to launching a DPWN chapter in your area.

Continental Motors donated 8 vehicles via Naperville Cares to local residents who didn't have the means to purchase a vehicle

Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles Chambers of Commerce recognizes Julie Ness as one of the next generation of business leaders "30 Professionals Under 30 Years of Age" in the Fox Valley. 

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Addison, IL, November 3^rd, 2011 - Chicago based women's networking organization, the Dynamic Professional Women's Network, and founder Christie Ruffino is partnering with Bob Burg to help businesses prosper - even in a down economy.

Join our network as we expand into the city.

Sandra Switzer joins Dr. Warren Bennis & Jim Rohn in a new book, Yes You Can! Reaching Your Potential While Achieving Greatness

June 22, 2010 (West Chicago, IL)-- The Dynamic Professional Women’s Network's (DPWN)  2nd Annual Health and Business Symposium, held on April 30, 2010, raised over $8,000 in proceeds and fundraising to benefit Adventist GlenOaks Hospital's (Glendale Heights) Women's Services. The Symposium brings together local businesses and health care educators to provide a forum for networking, shopping and pampering for the DPWN's members.

It was a grand debut for the 1st annual Dynamic Women Awards that were held on Friday, Jan 29th at the Abbington in Glen Ellyn. The awards honored outstanding business women within the Dynamic Professional Women's Networking Group (DPWN). Several nominations were received in the categories of: Dynamic Entrepreneur Award, Dynamic Mentor Award, Dynamic Leader Award, Dynamic Philanthropist Award, and Best Overall Company of the Year.

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The Oswego Yorkville Chapter of Dynamic Professional Women's Network (DPWN) was recently awarded "Chapter of the Month". The award was given to the DPWN chapter that gained the most new members during that month.
 
As part of their recognition, the chapter was awarded $100, which they could use at their discretion. The group's members unanimously chose to donate their winnings to the Kendall County Food Pantry and at their January 6th meeting they presented Maria Spaeth from the food pantry with their check.

It was a grand debut for the 1^st annual Dynamic Women Awards that were held on Friday, Jan 29th at the Abbington in Glen Ellyn.  The awards honored outstanding business women within the Dynamic Professional Women's Networking Group (DPWN).   Several nominations were received in the categories of: Dynamic Entrepreneur Award, Dynamic Mentor Award, Dynamic Leader Award, Dynamic Philanthropist Award, and Best Overall Company of the Year.