Who We Are
Local Chapters of Business Women (LCBW) is an organization of and for business and professional women. We serve women who want to develop personally and professionally.
We are dedicated to assisting women advance their business skills through networking, educational opportunities and sharing resources. We encourage participation at our events that are specifically designed for women in business. Through these events, you will develop skills to reach higher goals and meet the people who can help you achieve them.
We currently have chapters in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Naples, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, North Port, Sarasota, and Lakewood Ranch.

Robin Schwartz’s Leadership

Robin has been our leader for over 14 years and is highly motivated. She attributes her success to a combination of hard work, perseverance and perfect timing. Continuing to build upon her professional skills, Robin credits past and present mentors as well as family, in providing her with solid values, strong business ethics and an incurable desire to succeed.
Robin has over 20+ years in the Marketing Industry, she worked as a consultant for one of the largest mailing list companies in America working with clients like Hersey Park, American Express, and Good House Keeping to name a few. She is a high performing leader with experience in sales and service. She is the proud mother of 4 children who are the love of her life. Her hobbies are swimming, theater, volunteering, traveling, just to name a few.
Under Robins leadership, we continue to grow and lead the way as one of the most respected and valuable organizations for women in business today. As a member of Local Chapters of Business Women you are part of a large organization that offers you empowerment and support for you and your business. Robin and LCBW is dedicated to assisting women advance their business skills through networking, personal development, and the sharing of resources.
LCBW Advisory Board
An advisory board is a body that advises the management of a corporation, organization, or foundation. Many new or small businesses choose to have advisory boards in order to benefit from the knowledge of others, without the expense or formality of the Board of Directors.

Robin Schwartz
Local Chapter of Business Women, LLC

Elizabeth Nargi
Local Chapter of Business Women, LLC

Mary Anne Cipressy
What’s Up SWFL

Jill Irzyk
JCI Graphics and Promos

Aloyce Black
MaryKay Cosmetics

Melissa Vaughan
Kyani

Sharmon Phelps
The Club At Grandézza

Anne Woodward
Send Out Cards
LCBW Ambassadors


Jennyfer Torres
Ambassador Chair
MVP Realty


Amie Conti
Chelsea Place Senior Care


Rose Noesen
Send Out Cards


Debra Marlow Fortosis
Elite Family Care


Lynn Mcewen
Ameriprise


Nella DeCesare
w.b.n Marketing


Eileen Snyder
Premier Jewelry


Robin Rosario
Pure Florida Naples


Wanda Hall
Fairway Independent Mortgage


Lori Abramson, RN,BSN
LegalShield


Darcy Woods
Wrightway Emergency Services


Edye Button
Cash Flow Strategies


Sue Fitzgerald
AAA Sarasota


Joni Utnage
Molitor Financial Group


Rebecca Shear
Shear Natural


Donna Kennedy
DK Bookkeeping Service

