✨ RISE Society Women's Networking Meetup—Connect & Collaborate in Matthews

Welcome to RISE Society — a networking circle built to help women in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship RISE together through: Reach · Inspiration · Support · Elevation.

Whether you're building a business, pivoting your career, or simply seeking a like-hearted circle of women who “get it” — you’ll feel right at home here.

We gather twice a month at The Carolina Beer Temple (before regular hours) in the heart of the Ames Street Marketplace in Matthews, to foster meaningful connections in a cozy, collaborative space.

🌿 What Makes RISE Society Different?

This isn’t your typical business card exchange. RISE Society is:

• Lightly facilitated for depth and direction
• Designed for real talk, warm intros, and clarity
• A place where women cheer each other on — not compete

💬 What to Expect:

• Light networking + open conversation
• 30-second introductions (“commercials”)
• 5m new member pitch
• A 10m member spotlight + 20m lesson from a guest speaker
• Business roundtable energy — support, share, and strategize
• Flexible 1:1 meetups before or after the event

🤝 Who It’s For:

• The ladies!
• Entrepreneurs & freelancers
• Coaches, creatives & consultants
• Local leaders, community builders & career pivoters
• Working moms & women new to the area

If you're looking for genuine connection and support — this is for you.

🍻 Our Venue Partner:

We are proud to host our gatherings at The Carolina Beer Temple, a beloved Matthews staple that’s generously opening early just for us. No food or beverage is provided, but feel free to bring your own coffee or enjoy lunch* with fellow attendees afterward.

*Lunch to be offered in early 2026 (Which means: new food options and earlier meeting hours are coming soon!)

💛 About Us:

RISE Society is proudly sponsored by The Small Elephant — a wellness and design brand on a mission to help families grow with intention.

As we grow, RISE Society will evolve into a membership-based model to deepen connections and expand offerings — but for now, these events are free to attend and open to guests.

Come see what we’re building — and how you can be part of it.
Let’s RISE together.

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