Business and Professional
Women of Maryland
"Women Helping Women Succeed"
MEMBERSHIP
BPW / MD : Women Helping Women Succeed
Our Mission
Business & Professional Women of Maryland(BPW/MD) is a not-for profit, non-partisan, and non-sectarian volunteer association that promotes equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information. All individuals who support the mission of BPW/MD are invited to become a member.
Who we are
Founded in 1919, the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. (BPW/USA) was the first national organization formed to promote equality for women in the workplace. In 2009, BPW/USA merged with the BPW Foundation (founded in 1956), and includes a network of over 12,000 workingwomen in hundreds of cities and towns across the country.
BPW/MD encompasses members from every profession and walk of life. Throughout the years, three major issues have shaped BPW/USA's legislative agenda: elimination of gender discrimination in employment, the principle of equal pay, and the need for a comprehensive equal rights amendment.
The Maryland Federation (BPW/MD), founded in 1929, is affiliated with BPW Foundation and with local BPW organizations throughout the State. The Maryland Federation, consisting of eight local organizations in the State, is a not-for profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian, self-governing and member supported organization. Our membership is diverse with administrators, teachers, business owners, secretaries, and many other professions. Our members are women and men of every age, race, religion, political party, and socio-economic background.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
National affiliation with working women - Friendships with diverse women - Build professional resources - Leadership training - Professional & personal skills development - Educational programs (virtual & in person) - Political awareness and advocacy - Mentoring programs - Networking opportunities
- You'll have access to our BPW publications such as our state newsletter, The Newscaster.
- BPW/MD events and functions held across the state. Members attend these informative and educational programs to learn and to network. Workshops and speakers make these events a valuable resource for members.
- The Newscaster, an educational publication of the BPW Foundation of Maryland, focuses on information related to women's issues and BPW business.
- The BPW/MD website at www.bpwmaryland.org provides current information on state and local organization programs and activities.
- The BPW/MD Resource Directory is published every two years and is a valuable resource tool for communicating and networking with other professional women around the state.
BPW Signature Programs and Events
- Fall and Annual Conferences
- Workshops and Leadership Training
- Young Careerist Program
- Individual Development Program
- Public Policy & Advocacy
- Policy & Action Day
- National Business Women's Week®
- Honoring Women and Employers of the Year
- Women's History Month
- Equal Pay Day®
- Women Veterans ~ Women Joining Forces-Closing Ranks, Opening Doors (WJF) ®
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