Second Annual Women Mean Busine$$

Name: Second Annual Women Mean Busine$$
Start: 2026-03-08T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-08T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Artisan Works

Schedule

Sun Mar 08 2026 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Artisan Works | Rochester, NY

Please join us on Sunday, March 8, in celebration of International Women’s Day 🌸
The Greater Rochester Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) is hosting Women Mean Business, a free community expo highlighting local, women-owned businesses and exploring the economic issues women face today.
📍 ARTISANworks (565 Blossom Road)
🕛 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The vendor expo will feature 25 local women-owned businesses, including retail shops, restaurants, consultants, and more. It’s a great opportunity to shop local, connect, and learn.
🗣️ Panel Discussion | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hear from local women business owners as they discuss:
Pay equity
Advice for women starting a business
Why supporting women-owned businesses matters and how to do it effectively
Meet our featured panelists:
🌿 Jessica Catlin, Founder of Cultivated Comfort — End-of-life educator and doula helping families approach life’s final chapter with clarity, dignity, and compassionate planning.
🌸 Chloe Anderson-Adeyemi, Founder of Nubian Nurturance — Certified Business Advisor supporting women- and minority-owned businesses across the Finger Lakes region.
🧘🏾‍♀️ Jacquelyn Cuyler, Founder of TRANScendental Healing — Healer, educator, and author leading transformative conversations on trauma, consciousness, and holistic healing.
💃 Rebecca Phelps, Founder of Gracious Dance — Building inclusive, movement-centered community programs that support healing and creative expression.
📸 Danielle DiNatale, Owner of 13 One Photography — Celebrating 18 seasons in business and capturing life’s most meaningful moments.
Come celebrate, support, and learn. Women Mean Business.

Confirmed Vendors :
Chelsadelic Art – NOW member Chelsea Merritt
Conversation Pieces – NOW Member Yolanda Sheffa
That Other Tarot Girl – NOW Member Halie Washburn
Rosa Mar Creations – Mariah Morrero
Cultivated Comfort – NOW Member Jessica Caitlin
Nubian Nurturance – NOW Member Chloe Anderson
GenuWine Productions – NOW Member Sandy Stettner
Kindred Connection LLC – NOW Member Jenna Hine
You are Beautifully Made LLC - NOW Member Ronieka Burns
True Body, Mind, and Spirit - NOW Member Amy Mantrow
Roc SRJ – Jilian Quigley
Sundry Pottery – Kiarra Chirico
Bewitched Coffee Co. – Anna Jeter
The Crooked Crumble – Ashley Martin
Island Vybze Juice Bar – Vaughnette Manhertz
League of Women Voters Rochester – Barbara Grosh, President
Good Vibes Music Shop – Becky Sheldon
The J Cater Shop – Jen Cater
My Bookery Roc – Kimberly Dietz
Aerry Berry Farm – Aeryn Boyd
Author Kaeia Perez – Everwomb
Visibly Wicked LLC – Athena Vander Wyst
High Strung Products – Andi Brown
Love Fern & Co – Leslie Fay
Joi the Florist - Sh’Nya J. Kearse
Tail Wagging Treats - Becky Brock Munson