RWN March Meet & Mingle/Explore & More: A 2026 Membership Drive Event

Name: RWN March Meet & Mingle/Explore & More: A 2026 Membership Drive Event
Start: 2026-03-18T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-18T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Fairport Brewery: 1044 University Ave Rochester, NY 14607

Schedule

Wed Mar 18 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Fairport Brewery: 1044 University Ave Rochester, NY 14607 | Rochester, NY

**LOCATION UPDATE: Please note that due to large interest, the venue has been changed to Fairport Brewery**
The more the merrier! This event is part of RWN’s 2026 Membership Drive, so it’s the perfect time to invite a friend or colleague to join you. Find out more about the Membership Drive below.
Here it is--your next chance to meet new contacts, refresh business connections, and just unwind with your RWN network.
And in celebration of Women’s History Month, this month we’re joined by special guest Allison Hinman, President & CEO of Susan B. Anthony House!

If you’ve come to RWN’s signature Meet & Mingle/Explore & More networking opportunities in the past, you know why they’re so popular, and we hope you know that YOU make them special just by entering the room. Never been to one? You’re missing out!
Good thing there’s another one right around the corner.
Register by clicking the Find Tickets button on this event page.
Pre-registration is required, so don’t forget.
We don’t want you to miss out if we’re at capacity!
Cost: FREE*
That’s FREE if you’re an RWN member
FREE if you’re not a member but attend the Explore & More portion of the evening
*($15 if you’re not a member & skip the Explore portion)
And this is why Meet & Mingle/Explore & More isn’t your run-of-the-mill networking session:
📣Explore & More starts at 5:30. This is your chance to get to know RWN—either for the first time, or for an update on changes, fresh opportunities, community engagement, and the latest news for our membership.
🤝Meet & Mingle starts at 6. Time to make those all-important connections! If you’re a prospective member, this is the perfect way to see RWN in action. Current members, it’s your time to shine! Share knowledge, strike up collabs, talk shop, and catch up with friends over light refreshments.
💪In less than 2 hours you’ve strengthened your business and social relationships. And that means you’ve strengthened you.
So whether you’re an RWN member or just thinking about joining, bring your business cards and make sure you’ve got your name tag on. We can’t wait to see you!

Thank you to our presenter! Allison Hinman, President & CEO of Susan B. Anthony House
From susanb.org: Hinman joined the Anthony Museum in 2021 as Deputy Director and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2024. An experienced museum professional, Hinman provides significant experience in fundraising, education, and programming. She helped develop the Anthony Museum’s current strategic plan and as a member of the Building and Exhibit Planning Committee for the last five years, she provides crucial continuity for the ongoing campus expansion. Under her leadership as Chief Operating Officer, school visitation has surged to more than 2,000 students per year, and the Museum became an early voting site for Monroe County and welcomed 6,000 voters. Prior to joining the Anthony Museum, she developed a wealth of experience in historic house museums at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester and the Seward House Museum in Auburn, New York. In addition to her museum work, Hinman teaches courses in museum studies and museum education at SUNY Oswego. She holds two masters degrees from Syracuse University, one in museum studies and another in arts leadership administration.

Your comfort and ease of accessibility are of utmost importance to us. We strive to make sure all members and guests can engage fully at RWN events and enjoy! Please note that the Hive has onsite parking. Please see our registration page for more info if you have any questions about accessibility or dietary restrictions, or if we can provide accommodation such as a sign language interpreter. Please register for the event ASAP so we can make every effort to honor your request.

This event is part of RWN’s 2026 Membership Drive!
Let’s Grow Together: The 2026 Membership Drive
👉 Join RWN between January 1 and March 31 and get $10 off any level of membership.
Already a member? Great! We’ve got some perks for you, too.
👉 When you refer 2 new members* during the drive, you’ll receive a $25 gift card to the RWN Store.
Refer 5 new members* and you’ll earn a free one-year membership! Think of it as our way of saying thank you for spreading the word.

*To count as a referral, new members must join between January 1 and March 31. There is no limit to how many people you can invite so share the RWN love far and wide!