Frequently Asked Questions

We&Co is a women-owned professional networking and co-oping organization based in Springfield and Joplin, Missouri. Founded in 2020, We&Co creates small, industry-specific referral groups called Huddles — groups of 8-12 professionals who serve the same clients but offer different products or services. Huddles meet twice a month to share referrals, strategies, and support.

A Huddle is We&Co's signature small-group format — a hybrid between a referral networking group and a mastermind. Each Huddle contains 8-12 professionals who share the same target audience but don't compete with each other. Members meet twice a month for one hour to exchange referrals, discuss client challenges, and help each other become a one-stop shop for their clients.

We&Co is built for high-trust referrals—not tradition for tradition’s sake. Our groups (called Huddles) are intentionally small (typically 8-12 members), focused on a shared client niche, and centered on co-oping and real relationships. Many traditional referral programs run much larger rooms, stricter weekly cadences, and rigid one-seat-per-industry rules. We&Co is women-owned with deep roots in Springfield and Joplin, MO, and we pair paid Huddle membership with free community events so you can experience the culture before you commit.

We&Co is women-owned and led, but our Huddle networking groups welcome all professionals — men and women alike. We do host women-focused events like our monthly Ladies Only Happy Hour, but membership in a Huddle is open to any business owner who wants to grow through strategic referral partnerships.

Yes, We&Co has active Huddles and events in Joplin, Missouri (as well as Springfield). Huddles meet in convenient local venues across Southwest Missouri — no fixed office required. Check our events or browse Huddles for upcoming Joplin sessions.

We&Co offers membership plans starting with a free trial or community access, then paid Huddle memberships (typically monthly or annual via Stripe). Pricing supports access to your Huddle, referral tracking, events, and platform tools. Exact rates are available when you apply or join — contact us for current details.

Getting started is easy: Visit weandco.org, browse available Huddles, or sign up for a free event to visit as a guest. Once you find the right fit, apply to a Huddle — our Ambassadors review for best group match. No credit card required to explore.

We&Co is designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals in Southwest Missouri who want consistent referrals without the time commitment of larger networking groups. Ideal for those seeking high-trust, niche-focused collaboration in Springfield, Joplin, and the Ozarks.

Basic membership focuses on community access—events, directory visibility, and referral tools without a dedicated Huddle seat. Huddle membership adds a reserved spot in a small referral group that meets twice monthly, with deeper accountability and structured referral exchange. Many members start with events, then upgrade when they are ready for a Huddle.

We&Co often offers a way to explore the community before full Huddle membership—see current options on the pricing page or ask at an event. Trials and promotions can change seasonally; the pricing page and checkout flow always show what is available today.

Yes. Attending a free networking event or visiting as a guest (where the Huddle allows guests) is the best way to experience the culture. Browse upcoming events on weandco.org or contact us to learn which Huddles are accepting visitors.

We&Co members use the member platform to log referrals, attendance, and group activity so leaders can support the Huddle and you can see patterns over time. It is designed to make referral habits visible—not to replace the relationship work that happens in the room.