Business and Professional
Women of Maryland
"Women Helping Women Succeed"
2nd or 3rd Wednesday of the Month:
6:30 pm Networking, 7:00 pm Program
RSVP: (240) 498-8434 or secretary.mcbpw@bpwmaryland.org
Montgomery County
Business and Professional Women
"BPW is Women Helping Women Succeed"
Our theme this year is
The Power of YOU ~ Our Voices, Our Votes!
Our mission is to promote and support equity for working women in all stages of their lives and to promote personal empowerment and professional development through advocacy, education, and information.
All individuals who support our mission are invited to join - women, men, working, not working, retired, and students. A business affiliation is not required; Please join us for a program; all are welcome.
We are a volunteer organization of working individuals who meet monthly to network, develop our personal and professional skills through seminars and programs, and increase our business and community relationships. We're also actively involved in supporting legislation to ensure equality, equity, and economic change for women.
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Thursday, 8/6/2020: MC BPW Virtual Officer Installation, New Member Induction, and Summer Social
Wednesday, 9/16/2020: Dr. Patricia Maclay - "Stress & Disease: How to Break the Link"
Wednesday, 10/14/2020: MC BPW Woman of Achievement
Wednesday, 11/18/2020: Diane Hsiung, MBA - “Finances during COVID-19”
December 2020: Happy Holidays!
Sunday, 1/31/2021: Women's Legislative Briefing
Wednesday, 2/10/2021: Legislative Program - TBD
Wednesday, 3/10/2021: Women's History Month Celebration - TBD
Wednesday, 4/14/2021: Health Discussion with MC BPW Physicians & Scientist Members - TBD
Wednesday, 5/12/2021: Professional Development - TBD
Programming for 2020-2021
- Scholarship Fund
- The Susan R. Christen Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for women attending Montgomery College to complete courses toward their undergraduate education or to achieve career advancement and greater equity in today's work force. Awarded Annually each September. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please contact Montgomery College, Grants and Scholarships, for an application at scholarships@montgomerycollege.edu or 240-567-4021.
Women's Legislative Briefing- The Women's Legislative Briefing (WLB), sponsored by the Montgomery County Commission for Women, is held each January. MC BPW is represented on the planning committee, and co-sponsors the event along with dozens of other volunteer organizations each year. Originated in Montgomery County, Maryland, it has become a state-wide event that draws over 700 attendees each year who benefit from legislative workshops, keynote speakers, plenary panels, and an opportunity to meet our state legislators.
Our Projects
- President - Melissa McKenna president.mcbpw@bpwmaryland.org
- 1st Vice President - Mona Shing, MD 1stvp.mcbpw@bpwmaryland.org
- 2nd Vice President - Patricia Maclay, MD 2ndvp.mcbpw@bpwmaryland.org
- Secretary - Susan Horst secretary.mcbpw@bpwmaryland.org
- Treasurer - Alicia Hannon treasurer.mcbpw@bpwmaryland.org
- 1st Vice President - Mona Shing, MD 1stvp.mcbpw@bpwmaryland.org