MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen 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.
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.
Membership in ABWA
Are you looking to advance your career or start a new business in 2022? The American Business Women’s Association is the place to be for working women and women business owners who want to learn, connect, and grow. Join today with an annual investment of $115.

Lifelong Learning
“Receiving the NCU/ABWA Scholarship is an honor. It reaffirms to me that ABWA believes in me and supports me, and supports women in general.”
– Mary Lynn Koenig, a member of the Women of Vision Express Network
In the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA),
We are Changing
Women’s Lives…
One Woman at a Time.™

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Whether you are starting a new business or a new career, the American Business Women’s Association is the place to be.
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Your membership in ABWA offers you a portfolio of benefits that will fuel your personal and professional growth.
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Enhance your business acumen in the Apex Campus, ABWA’s exclusive online learning portal and Summer Solstice Series
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Grow your professional network by attending the local and national sponsored events.
Stay current on business concepts with your complimentary subscription to ABWA’s Achieve Newsletter.
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And, save thousands of dollars on discounted courses, business products and services!
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Make an investment in you! JOIN the leading Association for working women and women business owners, the American Business Women’s Association.
Welcome to ABWA’s Newest Members!
CHANTELLE BROUGHTON
Affiliated with the EmpowerHer Chapter Orangeburg, SC

JENNIFER FULLMAN
A National Member located in Sarasota, FL

AMAYA HILL-MONTGOMERY
Affiliated with the Women Connecting Women Chapter Newbury, SC

LORETTA WILCHER
Affiliated with the Enterprising Women Network SF Chapter San Francisco, CA

LAUREN GUDALIS Affiliated with the Texas A&M Student Chapter College Station, TX
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