ABWA’s Mission Statement
The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together business women of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.
About Us
At a time when it was socially unacceptable for women to pursue a full-time career, have a girls’ night out, or even join a women’s association; four individuals from Kansas City; Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. , founded the American Business Women’s Association. Breaking barriers for women and on behalf of women is nothing new in ABWA. We’ve been doing so since 1949.
Lifelong Learning
ABWA is committed to creating accessible, affordable and innovative learning opportunities that will prepare you to respond to the challenges and opportunities you experience at any given moment. As a National member, you can choose from a diverse collection of online courses in ABWA’s Apex Campus. We welcome learners of all ages, educational backgrounds and career paths who are motivated to chart their learning journey.
Membership in ABWA
Are you looking to advance your career or start a new business in 2019? The American Business Women’s Association is the place to be for working women and women business owners who want to connect, learn and grow. Join today with an annual investment of $115.
“The secret to getting ahead is getting started” – Sally Berger
Whether you are starting a new business, jump-starting a career, or searching for a job, the American Business Women’s Association is the place to be. Your membership in ABWA offers you a portfolio of benefits to fuel your personal and professional growth.
Enhance your business acumen in the Apex Campus, our exclusive online learning portal. Grow your professional network by attending ABWA’s National Women’s Leadership Conference. Stay current on business concepts with your complimentary subscriptions to ABWA’s Women in Business® Magazine and Achieve Newsletters. And, save thousands of dollars on discounted courses, business products and services!
Make an investment in you – JOIN TODAY, the leading association for working women and women business owners, the American Business Women’s Association.
Our Members Say it Best…
BEFORE joining, the American Business Women’s Association, I lacked the professional workplace experience required to advance my career. SINCE beoming a member, I’ve served in several leadership positions and attended countless professional development workshops that have had a positive impact on my job performance. THE BEST PART IS, my employer and workplace peers know about my involvement in the American Business Women’s Association, and how it has benefited me personally and professonally. They are proud of my professional success!
Krista Rogers, a member of the Lakeland Downtown Chapter, Lakeland, FLA
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