Connect, Reflect and Grow

About Broad River at the Shames JCC

Broad River is a collection of engaged, welcoming women who create meaningful connections to build ourselves, each other and our communities. We welcome women of all ages, with diverse experiences, from all backgrounds and professions. Members are small business owners, corporate professionals, community organizers, volunteers, moms. What draws us together are opportunities to gather in relaxed spaces – virtual and live – to develop personal & professional relationships and learn with and from each other.

Broad River was founded in January 2019 by Laurie Hirsch Schulz of LHS Coaching with support from the Shames JCC on the Hudson Affinity Fellowship program. While Broad River’s geographic heart is centered in the Westchester Rivertowns, we welcome members from through-out the lower Hudson Valley who are looking for a community where they may “Connect, Reflect and Grow”.

What We Offer

General Sessions

Five times a year, we gather together on a Tuesday evening for easy, low pressure networking combined with an interactive session with local experts designed to help us grow personally and professionally. Past sessions have included topics as diverse as “Personal Branding with a Twist”, “Strategic Storytelling” and “Being Present & Resilient in Uncertain Times”.

Social and Community Programs

Broad River hosts a variety of other programs through-out the year to provide opportunities for members to engage together outside of our standard general sessions including “strictly” socials, virtual & live coffees, and other hosted & co-hosted events. Interested in hosting a Coffee Connect or co-hosting a community program with Broad River – contact us and let’s collaborate together.

Our Facebook Group

Our private Facebook group offers another space for members to connect and share insights, seek inspiration and promote programs they are engaged in or offering. Keep-up with all other Broad River programming here as well.

Events

March 2024 Community Conversation:

Artificial Intelligence Made Personal

Does the increasing prevalence of AI fill you with dread, relief, or some combination? Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion where we will delve into the multifaceted world of artificial intelligence. We’ll explore and dissect the pros and cons of AI technology, and consider its impact on our professional and personal lives.

Whether you’re passionate about technology, ethics, or social impact, or simply curious to learn more, we invite you to join us for an enriching conversation. As always, Broad River provides a space for women to network, connect, and empower one another in this welcoming and inclusive space. Light refreshments will be served. And don’t forget to bring business or personal cards, flyers, or anything else you’d like to share!

*This description was generated by AI and tweaked by the JCC.

Tuesday,

March 5, 2023

In-Person at the Shames JCC, Tarrytown, NY

7:00pm – 8:30pm

What Our Members Say

Broad River has introduced me to a local group of smart, talented, and savvy women. Laurie recognized the untapped resource of bringing women together in a collaborative manner, which has since fostered business and social connections that would not have been made otherwise. I look forward to every Broad River gathering and program, knowing that my time will be well spent.

Broad River has been wonderful in creating personal and business connections especially prior to the pandemic and now during these times of social distancing. I have appreciated the openness and sharing of the members of both their life and business experiences. The organization has done a great job of creatively finding ways to connect virtually and in person in both small and large groups. I have a especially enjoyed the informal “coffee connects

The Rivertowns are often described as a hidden gem near NYC. So is Broad River, a diverse group of women collaborating with one another in a welcoming, engaging environment to support career and personal development. I encourage everyone to come try a meeting. This is not about corporate power or self-promotion, just real-talk with caring individuals looking to make long-lasting personal, community, non-profit, entrepreneurial, and/or business connections.

Kudos to Laurie Schulz for creating a unique opportunity for women in the local area to share business successes and challenges. Unlike some other groups, there is no pressure to attend sessions, or make referrals. The attendees come because they want to. This group has expanded both my universe of resources and potential clients. Looking forward to the next session.