Basic national membership in ABWA is $90 annually ($75 Basic Membership Dues and $15 WIN Technology Fee) per member and provides benefits including:  

• Recognition as a National Member of the American Business Women’s Association
• Identification as a supporter of the professional development for women
• Eligibility to join a local chapter and gain professional development and networking opportunities on a local level
• National recognition opportunities through Top Ten Business Women of ABWA, Woman of the Year, and more
• Participation in ABWA's Continuing Education Program through training online and at district and national conferences
• Educational opportunities through ABWA-University of Kansas MBA Essentials and Management Certificate Series
• Subscription to our award winning bimonthly magazine, Women in Business®  
• Discounted pricing for merchandise at our online store
• Discounted registration fees at ABWA’s District and National Conferences
• Discounts from our corporate sponsors
• NEW! Access to a first in association benefits: the Women's Instructional Network (WIN)*  

• Network online with likeminded professionals in a safe environment
• Stay current with your local chapter or Network and national news
• Grow relationships and enhance your professional edge to build your business, connect with new clients, or even discover your next career opportunity
• Choose from a broad array of courses including Managing Team Performance, Communications Skills, Resolving Conflict, and many more
• Learn from the same tools used by Fortune 200 companies
• Connect with a WIN professional mentor
• And much, much more!

ABWA members pay a $15 WIN Technology Fee as part of their annual membership dues which provides members access to all the communication, mentoring and training tools available exclusively through the WIN network! Additional courses are available for purchase by members only. As a special introduction, ABWA basic members will receive five FREE Team Tools training modules and Express Network members will receive ten.

For more information on the Women’s Instructional Network and to learn about additional on-line opportunities, visit www.abwa.org/win, check out the latest issue of Women in Business or contact us!

• The opportunity to gain leadership skills while working on committees, managing projects, and speaking at chapter functions.
• The opportunity to run for a leadership position within your chapter and/or the national organization.
• The chance for your chapter to receive recognition on a national scale by achieving ABWA’s standards for Best Practices.

ABWA chapters are made up of basic members and they typically meet in the evenings (although they can meet at any time). These leagues provide networking, professional development speakers, and business meetings where committee chairs and officers manage the operations of the chapter. These gatherings allow you to connect, learn and grow, and showcase the business acumen you can leverage for achieving your career goals. 

To search for a Best Practices award-winning chapter or Express Network in your community, click here. Don’t see a Best Practices group near you? Contact us and our team will help connect you with a dynamic local league.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS

The Company Connection subscription is geared especially toward business owners and entrepreneurs. In addition to ABWA membership, the Company Connection subscription includes:

• The opportunity to promote your business on the Company Connection Online Business Directory, increasing your visibility to both members and nonmembers alike;
• Discounted advertising rates in ABWA’s bimonthly magazine, Women in Business;
• Discounted online banner advertising opportunities on ABWA’s Web site;
• An invitation to special Company Connection members-only events at national conference.

To view more information on Company Connection, click here.

Membership Discounts

A special student membership rate is available for four years to full-time college students. To qualify for the discount, please furnish a copy of a current class schedule at the time of application. Basic membership is $50 ($35 discounted Basic Membership Fee and $15 WIN Technology Fee).

A special membership rate of $40 annually for basic membership is available for seasoned professionals who want to enjoy the benefits of membership at a cost designed to fit a fixed budget. To qualify for this discount, members must be over the age of 70 and provide their date of birth upon application. Please note: this specialized membership option does not include access to the Women's Instructional Network.

Download a mail-in membership application.