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Group to Highlight Fashion Trends

Hopkinton will host a meeting of MetroWest businesswomen for networking and spring fashions.

New, the Network of Enterprising Women, is hosting its upcoming event on current fashion trends for women at the from 8:30 to 10 Monday morning.

Katie Kuehne Faessler of Gretta Luxe will share her expertise on current fashion trends and how to make runway styles fit into our everyday lives.

Stylish clothing from Stella McCartney and Marc Jacobs will be showcased, along with bags from Balenciaga and Jimmy Choo shoes. The meeting is free for newcomers and first visitors and will include a healthy, buffet-style breakfast, and an opportunity to network with other like-minded women.

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What is NEW?  The Network of Enterprising Women is an organization of women business professionals from Metrowest.

NEW was formed to provide business support, education, networking, and marketing opportunities, and to help facilitate both personal and professional growth for its members, according to its website.

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NEW is an active group which meets regularly through monthly general meetings, board meetings, and regular coffee get-togethers.

Monthly Coffee Connections allow professionals to casually network with each other in a relaxed environment, idea-share, and pass out business cards.

NEW proudly supports Project Just Because of Hopkinton, an organization dedicated to helping families in need. NEW is collecting items to help women get back on their feet with items that will assist in job interviews and business attire called Career Baskets.

Each month, NEW offers one or two members the opportunity to showcase their businesses at a meeting, an excellent way for professionals to strut their stuff!

Professionals are able to set up display tables including promotional materials, flyers, newsletters, samples, catalogs and albums of previous work. Members are able to sign up for a display table once per year.

Currently, the group has more than 50 members and is growing. If you are a business professional or thinking of becoming one, NEW is a perfect opportunity to showcase your business and network with other professional women.

Annual Dues

$70 - Individuals

$100 - Company (Up to 3 members)

To become a member of Network of Enterprising Women see www.networkofenterprisingwomen.com

Visitors and guests are welcome to attend the Spring Fashion Trends presentation on June 6, The First Congregational Church, 146 E. Main St. (Rt. 135) in Hopkinton. Time: 8:30 to 10 a.m. This gathering is free to first-time attendees.

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