American Business Women's Association

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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.

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Changing women’s lives. . . one woman at a time.©

THE AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

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.

“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.

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Our Members Say it Best…

Being part of ABWA changed my life in ways I had not expected. At work, I have been assigned challenging projects and could be counted on to give 110%. Yet, I felt that I was not viewed as a leader in my company…in fact, I was often asked to train new employees who were later promoted.

My goal in joining ABWA was to take advantage of the amazing on-line training and learn from accomplished speakers and business experts in order to build a better resume. It did not take me long to recognize that being an effective leader required education, networking and the willingness to step outside your comfort zone. ABWA has been the “place to be” for learning, taking risks and for building lifelong relationships!

Vanessa Willis, Past National President