Welcome to the Fort Walton Beach Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association. On September 22, 1949, the American Business Women’s Association was founded. Throughout its proud history, ABWA has dedicated resources to women’s education and provide workplace skills and career development training for more than half a million women. At the close of World War II, many women had joined the work force for the first time during the war was reluctant to give up their newfound careers. Like you, they were navigating a professional path. Hilary A Bufton Jr., a Kansas City businessman, saw the positive impact women ere making on businesses. He, along with three businesswomen, created a national support network for working women.
The Mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together business women of diverse backgrounds and provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking, support and national recognition.
Our members serve as goodwill ambassadors for the American Business Women’s Association. Members will not allow their personal beliefs and convictions to interfere with the representation of ABWA’s mission. Members will always treat their member’s colleagues, guests, vendors, and sponsors with honesty, respect, fairness, integrity, responsibility, kindness, and in good faith. Members will maintain compliance with ABWA National Chapter and Express Network Bylaws. Members will not use their personal interests. Members will strive for excellence in their professions by maintaining and enhancing their own business knowledge and skills, and by encouraging the professional development of other members.
Only through the dedicated efforts of our members the Fort Walton Beach Charter Chapter has much to be proud of. One of our goals as members is to raise money for professional development; the proceeds support educational programs within the chapter, and the community.
The American Business Women’s Association Ft Walton Beach Charter Chapter meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at Two Trees Restaurant. For additional information we can be contacted on our 24 hour message line at 850-314-3010. Linda Flowers, our President, can be reached at 850-678-7678.
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