About Us

The University Chapter:

Our chapter was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1992. One of its most important functions is to educate its members and support the women and men in the local community. Our membership is made up of independent business owners, state employee, and corporate employees of all ages and ethnicities.

We are proud to be part of the 1,400+ chapters/networks nationwide. ABWA has been uniting businesswomen since 1949, supporting the changing role of women in the workplace over the past 60 years!


Meeting Information:
  • Our chapter meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, 11:45 -1:00,  please see home page for meeting information.  
  • At our meetings, we typically invite a guest speaker to present. Our members assist in arranging speakers based on the chapter's interests and needs.
  • Lunch is optional.
  • There is no cost to attend our meetings.
  • Meetings are open to men and women in the business community.
  • RSVP's are appreciated but not required.
  • We encourage networking and socializing prior to and after our meeting times. (So don't forget your business cards!)


 2009-2010 Officers:

Darline Warren, President
Jackie Barone, Vice-President
Sandi Bush, Secretary
Terri Ann Olivadoti, Treasurer

 

Mission Statement for National ABWA:

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.

 

Did you know?

ABWA was founded by a man?

What president made ABW day official?


History:

Even in 1949 Hilary A. Bufton Jr., a Kansas City, MO., businessman realized business training and education were two of the hottest workplace issues.  Mr. Bufton recognized the positive economic impact of working women and their need for a support organization.  On September 22, 1949, Mr. Bufton founded the American Business Women's Association. ABWA has dedicated more than 50 years to women's education and provided workplace skills and career-development training for more than 545,000 members. 


Sept. 22nd is also the day, we celebrate American Business Women's Day, thanks to the late Former President Ronald Regan who made this day official! 

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