The Athena Network is an established, women-only business networking organisation, founded in 2005 by Jacqueline Rogers. For 20 years, we’ve helped women in business build meaningful professional relationships that lead to measurable growth through structured, high-quality networking, business development education, and a supportive national and international community.

With 100+ meetings internationally, The Athena Network offers a proven model that combines connection, credibility and consistency underpinned by our proprietary relationship-building approach, The Athena Way, and our core framework: Contribution, Connection, Consistency.

What We Do

We provide:

– Women-only business networking groups (local, structured meetings with ongoing training and accountability)

– Business development education designed to help members generate opportunities through trust-based relationships

– National and international events and community, supporting women at every stage of business growth

Franchise Opportunities

The Athena Network operates through a franchise model, offering women the opportunity to run their own Athena region with full training, systems, and ongoing support.

Our franchisees (Regional Directors) typically include experienced professionals, coaches, consultants and leaders who want to:

– Build a profitable business with purpose – Lead a thriving local community of women in business

– Follow a proven model with strong brand values and long-term sustainability

We are particularly interested in speaking with women who have strong business acumen, leadership capability, and a genuine desire to champion others.

Why Athena

– Established brand with a 20-year track record

– Proven systems and structured onboarding (training, mentoring, and operational support)

– Values-led community focused on long-term relationships, not transactional networking

– International footprint with ongoing UK and global expansion

Contact Main Website: https://theathenanetwork.com/

Franchise Website: https://www.theathenaacademy.com/franchise-opportunity

Franchise Masterclass: https://www.theathenaacademy.com/franchise-opportunity-webinar-invitation

Book A Call: https://calendly.com/lindsay-mcloughlin/athena-network

Enquiries: Franchise opportunities and partnership conversations welcomed.