By joining ABWA, you'll receive many benefits such as training opportunities, a chance to apply for scholarships, educational opportunities, access to grants and loans, discounts with our national business partners, grow your business, develop new friends and gain professional skills needed for today's business professional. 

With the most diverse membership of any professional women's organization, diversity is one of ABWA's greatest strengths. Whether you are actively seeking to advance to the next level, or to stay current with business trends and skills; whether you dream of breaking out on your own or are running your own business; whether you are looking to stay active in retirement or are a full-time student looking to explode onto the job scene … ABWA has a membership option that is right for you!

Our Chapter's annual dues are $24.00 per year and are pro-rated. When you do join, you'll also complete your application to be a National ABWA member. College students pay $12.00 per year for local dues.   

Click here to view just some of the many benefits of ABWA! 

Here are some reasons why our members joined ABWA and our ABWA University Chapter!

• "The main reason I joined this chapter was I wanted to be around other successful and fun businesswomen. I have been an ABWA University Chapter member since February, 1998.  I keep coming because I have made such great friends and I have the opportunity to continue to build my skills such as public speaking, leadership and networking. In addition, I like what we give back to the community and other women".
  
• "I joined ABWA in 1990 because I was looking for a professional organization that included all walks of life. The ABWA has helped my career tremendously with leadership skills and networking". 
  
• "ABWA has provided an opportunity to meet other professional women in other industries.  It also has provided an opportunity for networking and meeting. new friends."
  
• "I joined the ABWA because I knew some of the women in the local chapter and because our sons weren’t interested in having their parents around anymore; they had become much more interested in girls and cars!"
  
• "I joined the ABWA to make new friends who share an interest in business and community involvement."
  
• "I joined the ABWA because I wanted to network with a professional women's group.  I've met lots of new friends and learned more about what's going on in Charlotte."
  
• "I joined to increase my network of professional women for business as well as personal benefits."
  
• "I joined because I wanted to meet local businesswomen who might provide opportunities for both business ventures and friendships."  
  
• "I joined because my boss suggested it.  However, my membership has been beneficial for networking with other businesswomen as well as making new friends.   

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