1st C.L.A.S.S. ChapterCommunity Leaders and Supportive SistersBradenton, Florida

Joining the American Business Women’s Association as a basic member will allow you to become a member of the 1st C.L.A.S.S. Chapter and will also give you access to national membership.

Basic national membership in ABWA is $90 annually ($75 Basic Membership Dues and $15 WIN Technology Fee) per member and provides benefits including:  

• Recognition as a National Member of the American Business Women’s Association
• Identification as a supporter of the professional development for women
• Eligibility to join a local chapter and gain professional development and networking opportunities on a local level
• National recognition opportunities through Top Ten Business Women of ABWA, Woman of the Year, and more
• Participation in ABWA's Continuing Education Program through training online and at district and national conferences
• Educational opportunities through ABWA-University of Kansas MBA Essentials and Management Certificate Series
• Subscription to our award winning bimonthly magazine, Women in Business®  
• Discounted pricing for merchandise at our online store
• Discounted registration fees at ABWA’s District and National Conferences
• Discounts from our corporate sponsors
• NEW! Access to a first in association benefits: the Women's Instructional Network (WIN)*  

Women's Instructional Network (WIN)

ABWA is proud to announce the Women’s Instructional Network (WIN)™! An interactive online community designed especially for the American Business Women’s Association, WIN delivers professional development courses, ABWA tools and resources, as well as a specialized networking tool to keep individual members and local chapters and Networks up to date on the hottest Association news.

ABWA members’ $15 WIN Technology Fee as part of their annual dues provides exclusive access to the network, connecting them 24/7 to dynamic, market relevant professional development opportunities, local leagues and the national association. The Women’s Instructional Network lets you:

• Network online with likeminded professionals in a safe environment
• Stay current with your local chapter or Network and national news
• Grow relationships and enhance your professional edge to build your business, connect with new clients, or even discover your next career opportunity
• Choose from a broad array of courses including Managing Team Performance, Communications Skills, Resolving Conflict, and many more
• Learn from the same tools used by Fortune 200 companies
• Connect with a WIN professional mentor
• And much, much more!

ABWA members pay a $15 WIN Technology Fee as part of their annual membership dues which provides members access to all the communication, mentoring and training tools available exclusively through the WIN network! Additional courses are available for purchase by members only. As a special introduction, ABWA basic members will receive five FREE Team Tools training modules and Express Network members will receive ten.

For more information on the Women’s Instructional Network and to learn about additional on-line opportunities, visit www.abwa.org/win, check out the latest issue of Women in Business or contact us!

Local Basic Membership Features
Basic membership gives you the choice to become involved on the local level by joining an ABWA chapter in your area.

Local benefits of Basic ABWA membership include:     

• The opportunity to gain leadership skills while working on committees, managing projects, and speaking at chapter functions.
• The opportunity to run for a leadership position within your chapter and/or the national organization.
• The chance for your chapter to receive recognition on a national scale by achieving ABWA’s standards for Best Practices.

ABWA chapters are made up of basic members and they typically meet in the evenings (although they can meet at any time). These leagues provide networking, professional development speakers, and business meetings where committee chairs and officers manage the operations of the chapter. These gatherings allow you to connect, learn and grow, and showcase the business acumen you can leverage for achieving your career goals.  Source: ABWA.org

CELEBRATING WOMEN

Link to our national website:   

www.ABWA.org

Testimonials:

"In my fifteen years of membership, I have experienced all aspects of the ABWA mission statement!"

Cynthia Truewell,  Manatee County Sheriff's Department

"ABWA is a great organization for women of all ages. I have met some wonderful people who belong to our chapter. I have found and used new businesses that I would have not know about if I was not a member. I have gained new business for myself by other members utilizing my business and have learned many interesting things from the great speakers and table of the months we have at our monthly meetings."

Debbie Capobianco,

Michael Saunders Realty

"I have been a part of ABWA since 1991 and it has been a real joy to meet and network with the variety of women who have been a part of this awesome organization.  Not only has there been pertinent information learned from the great speakers that have contributed to the monthly programs but the ability to attend workshops and skill seminars through the MERF programs has been a giant plus.   The friendships that have been made, the laughter that has been shared, and the encouragement that was needed and met has been well worth that "one thing extra" on my agenda.  Working on projects alongside women of all ages and backgrounds and interests can only help you grow in your walk through this life and the bond of sisterhood is a blessing to hold on to.  ABWA has been all that and I am so glad to be a part of 1st Class Chapter with its Community Leaders and Supportive Sisters."

Lexie Taylor,

Manatee Religious Services