Blue Water Wave (BWW), a woman-owned premier networking organization, proudly announces its largest expansion to date with the launch of six new chapters across New York, Florida, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. The rollout is another milestone in BWW's exponential growth since launching in January 2020 and reflects the incredible success members have achieved through strategic networking, meaningful relationships, and organic marketing. Founded by CEO Bridget Sorenson, BWW is redefining the art of networking with a focus on building meaningful, results-driven relationships.
The six new chapters — and the communities they will serve — are:
The expansion builds on BWW's proven model — now 23 chapters across the East Coast — extending the organization's footprint into Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for the first time while deepening its presence in New York and Florida. The continued momentum makes BWW one of the fastest-growing business networking organizations in the region.
"At Blue Water Wave, we believe the best marketing isn't paid, it's earned through relationships," said Bridget Sorenson, CEO of Blue Water Wave. "Our members aren't just collecting business cards; they're building trusted referral partnerships, winning new clients, and growing their businesses through authentic connections that last. Launching six new chapters at once reflects the demand for that kind of meaningful networking and our commitment to bringing it to more communities across the region."
The Westchester County chapter leads the rollout, hosting its inaugural meeting on October 8, 2026. The chapter was brought to life with the leadership of BWW Ambassadors Blerim Boqolli, Vice President at KeyBank, and Angela Kim, Department Chair, Matrimonial & Family of Hartman Doherty Rosa Berman & Bulbulia LLP, whose commitment to fostering meaningful business connections and deep local relationships helped establish BWW's presence in the area.
"As someone who has built a career around developing relationships and helping businesses grow, I'm honored to serve as Ambassador for the Westchester chapter of BWW. Westchester is a vibrant community filled with talented entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders, and I'm excited to help create a space where meaningful connections can flourish. I believe some of the best opportunities come from collaboration, mentorship, and supporting one another, and I look forward to bringing people together to build lasting relationships and make a positive impact in our community," said Blerim Boqolli, Vice President, KeyBank.
Since its inception, BWW has launched over eight specialized networking groups, including BWW Commercial Real Estate, BWW Mid-Market Collective, and the Elite Women's Alliance, among others. Each group is tailored to facilitate connections among C-suite executives, business owners, and industry leaders, ensuring members can access the resources they need to drive success.
In addition to its specialized groups, BWW offers region-specific chapters to connect local professionals with top-tier opportunities in their areas. Members enjoy a variety of exclusive benefits, including marketing and branding support, event access, weekly strategy calls, and the opportunity to be recognized through the prestigious Wave Awards.
BWW is actively welcoming new members across all six new markets. Successful attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, commercial real estate professionals, consultants, bankers, insurance professionals, marketing experts, technology leaders, and other business professionals located in Westchester County, Nassau County, Palm Beach County, Bucks County, Fairfield County, Newport, or surrounding areas are invited to connect. To request an introduction or learn more, email Bridget@BlueWaterWave.com.
With this latest expansion, BWW continues its mission to elevate networking through founder Sorenson's unparalleled expertise and emphasis on meaningful, growth-oriented relationships.
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About Blue Water Wave
Blue Water Wave (BWW) is a networking organization dedicated to growing members' businesses, enhancing their advisory resources and delivering a significant return on their investment. At BWW, we excel across diverse industries and our professionals are meticulously selected, representing top-tier companies with unparalleled expertise. BWW hosts exclusive events—happy hours, golf outings, roundtable discussions and fine dining experiences in the tri-state area—designed to foster relationships and drive business growth. By upholding values of notable character, excellence in execution and superior client relations, BWW's networking groups and region-specific chapters have grown exponentially since 2020. Our commitment is to position our members as thought leaders through strategic, tailored networking and marketing plans. For more information, please visit www.bluewaterwave.com. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
About Bridget Sorenson
Bridget Sorenson is the CEO of Blue Water Wave (BWW), an exclusive networking organization that does organic marketing for its members. With over two decades of experience in digital and events marketing, Bridget's career has spanned across multiple industries, including legal services, commercial real estate, and C-Level consulting. She has worked for Fortune 100 & 500 companies in the aforementioned sectors, as well as in manufacturing, advertising, fashion and retail, such as Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, and Northwestern Mutual. At the helm at BWW, Bridget bridges her business acumen with being "the wave," as those closest to her deemed her, attributed to her keen sense of connecting professionals to drive their success. Drawing on her past experience as Marketing Director of European & American Fashion/Luxury for the two largest Women's Wear Daily issues covering NYC Fashion Week Tent Shows, Bridget is an expert at executing upscale events for members. She has worked with Chanel, Gucci, Giorgia Armani, Tom Ford, Calvin Klein and Versace to name a few. Bridget lives in Lake Mohawk, NJ, while raising her five children.
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